Exam 11: Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Tom thinks he shows his love and worthiness as a sex partner by working hard at the office and keeping the house in good repair.His wife Maria can't feel sexy unless he woos her with gifts and loving words.According to theorist John Gagnon, in what way do Tom and Maria differ?

Describe the symptoms of three different forms of paraphilia.What do all paraphilias have in common?

What is the basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal?

Which term refers to a group of disorders in which sexual arousal occurs in the context of inappropriate objects?

What is the relationship between culture and gender dysphoria?

Which statement best describes funding for gender reassignment in Canada?

Which individual could be diagnosed with gender dysphoria?

Which biological system are psychopathologists starting to examine to explain paraphilic behaviours?

What is NOT typically reported with hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

Masters and Johnson (1970) used sensate focus therapy for the treatment of premature ejaculation.In what percentage of cases did Masters and Johnson claim this therapy was effective?

Roderick and his partner are seeking treatment for Roderick's premature ejaculation.The therapist encourages the couple to stimulate Roderick's penis to nearly full erection and then to compress the penis firmly to quickly reduce arousal.After repeating this process, insertion is to be attempted without thrusting, and the penis removed if arousal proceeds too quickly.What is this treatment called?

Outline the three major aspects in assessing sexual behaviour and provide examples of what to consider within each.

Charles gets very sexually excited by women's shoes.While he used to fantasize about women wearing particular shoes, he now focuses almost exclusively on the shoes themselves.What does Charles have?

Which of the following do research studies on Viagra users indicate?

What are the Fa'afafine?

In two twin studies cited in your textbook, it was found that the percentage of genetic influence ranged from about 62 to 70 percent.What does this pattern of findings suggest?

Which type of sexual pain is related to pelvic muscle tension?

Both Alex and Phyllis are seeing clinicians for the assessment and treatment of sexual arousal disorders.How is it likely is it that their sexual responsivity will be assessed?

What is the goal of autoerotic asphyxia?

What happens to the prevalence of hypoactive sexual desire disorder with age?