Question 1

Intersexuality refers to people who

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A) are born with ambiguous genitals. 
B) are sexually attracted to members of both sexes. 
C) like to dress like the opposite sex. 
D) are no longer sexually active. 
A) are born with ambiguous genitals. 
B) are sexually attracted to members of both sexes. 
C) like to dress like the opposite sex. 
D) are no longer sexually active.

Question 2

The authors of your textbook suggest that one of the most effective treatments for many sexual dysfunctions is

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A) exploration of the patient's sexual orientation. 
B) improving the relationship with the patient's partner. 
C) education regarding normal sexuality. 
D) anti-anxiety medication. 
A) exploration of the patient's sexual orientation. 
B) improving the relationship with the patient's partner. 
C) education regarding normal sexuality. 
D) anti-anxiety medication.

Question 3

A person who suffers from a disorder of sexual desire may

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A) never think about sex. 
B) never have sex. 
C) have sex (even frequently), but not because of desire. 
D) all of the above 
A) never think about sex. 
B) never have sex. 
C) have sex (even frequently), but not because of desire. 
D) all of the above

Question 4

Annelize and Gerhard have been happily married for several years.Gerhard reports that, despite being sexually aroused and having an erection, he only reaches orgasm from intercourse about half of the time.Gerhard wonders if something is 'wrong' with him.Gerhard should

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A) seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder. 
B) realise that this problem means that he does not really love his wife. 
C) relax and realise that this is normal. 
D) seek treatment for sexual aversion disorder. 
A) seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder. 
B) realise that this problem means that he does not really love his wife. 
C) relax and realise that this is normal. 
D) seek treatment for sexual aversion disorder.

Question 5

The new approaches to understanding and treating intersexed individuals that have been proposed recently (Fausto-Sterling, 2000) are based on the concept of 'five sexes', which include all of the following EXCEPT

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A) 'herms' 
B) 'merms' and 'ferms' 
C) males and females 
D) 'andros' and 'estros' 
A) 'herms' 
B) 'merms' and 'ferms' 
C) males and females 
D) 'andros' and 'estros'

Question 6

Research studies on Viagra users indicate that

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A) most users are able to engage in intercourse and are very satisfied with the results. 
B) approximately half of the users are able to engage in intercourse and are highly satisfied with results. 
C) 61% of men were able to get erections adequate for intercourse, but only 32% rated the results as 'good'. 
D) most users were unable to engage in intercourse and were not satisfied with results. 
A) most users are able to engage in intercourse and are very satisfied with the results. 
B) approximately half of the users are able to engage in intercourse and are highly satisfied with results. 
C) 61% of men were able to get erections adequate for intercourse, but only 32% rated the results as 'good'. 
D) most users were unable to engage in intercourse and were not satisfied with results.

Question 7

Premature ejaculations are

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A) clearly defined by the amount of time between penetration and climax. 
B) generally the result of the perceived lack of control rather than actual time. 
C) always a sign of serious sexual problems. 
D) more likely in men with a higher level of sexual experience. 
A) clearly defined by the amount of time between penetration and climax. 
B) generally the result of the perceived lack of control rather than actual time. 
C) always a sign of serious sexual problems. 
D) more likely in men with a higher level of sexual experience.

Question 8

Sadistic rape differs from 'opportunistic' rape in that it is committed by an individual

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A) who meets the criteria for antisocial personality disorder. 
B) with a particular pattern of sexual arousal. 
C) who rarely masturbates. 
D) during an unplanned assault. 
A) who meets the criteria for antisocial personality disorder. 
B) with a particular pattern of sexual arousal. 
C) who rarely masturbates. 
D) during an unplanned assault.

Question 9

Research suggests that gender nonconformity typically results in

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A) gender identity issues. 
B) homosexual preferences. 
C) Bisexuality. 
D) none of the above 
A) gender identity issues. 
B) homosexual preferences. 
C) Bisexuality. 
D) none of the above

Question 10

The original concept of performance anxiety as a cause of sexual dysfunction has been replaced with a more modern view that performance anxiety is comprised of

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A) distraction, cognition and depression. 
B) arousal, anxiety and distraction. 
C) cognition, arousal and distraction. 
D) arousal, cognitive processes and negative affect. 
A) distraction, cognition and depression. 
B) arousal, anxiety and distraction. 
C) cognition, arousal and distraction. 
D) arousal, cognitive processes and negative affect.

Question 11

The procedure called orgasmic reconditioning works according to the principle of

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A) punishment of inappropriate patterns of arousal . 
B) extinction of inappropriate patterns of arousal. 
C) reinforcement of appropriate patterns of arousal. 
D) reinforcement of self-control. 
A) punishment of inappropriate patterns of arousal . 
B) extinction of inappropriate patterns of arousal. 
C) reinforcement of appropriate patterns of arousal. 
D) reinforcement of self-control.

Question 12

Happily married couples typically report

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A) occasional sexual dysfunction that does not result in sexual dissatisfaction. 
B) occasional sexual dysfunction that is associated with sexual dissatisfaction. 
C) very little sexual dysfunction. 
D) sexual dysfunction on the part of women but not men. 
A) occasional sexual dysfunction that does not result in sexual dissatisfaction. 
B) occasional sexual dysfunction that is associated with sexual dissatisfaction. 
C) very little sexual dysfunction. 
D) sexual dysfunction on the part of women but not men.

Question 13

Of the following, the individual who should be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is

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A) Joe, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women's bras. 
B) Lisa, who is gay and has many traditional masculine traits. 
C) Mpho, who feels like a woman trapped in a man's body. 
D) Sipho, who can only become sexually aroused while dressed like a woman. 
A) Joe, who gets sexually aroused by wearing women's bras. 
B) Lisa, who is gay and has many traditional masculine traits. 
C) Mpho, who feels like a woman trapped in a man's body. 
D) Sipho, who can only become sexually aroused while dressed like a woman.

Question 14

Of those identical (monozygotic) twins where one twin is homosexual, the other twin is also homosexual in 50% of cases.This means

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A) homosexuality is determined by genetics. 
B) genes are only one influence of sexual orientation. 
C) the environment determines sexual orientation. 
D) genes are not an influence of sexual orientation. 
A) homosexuality is determined by genetics. 
B) genes are only one influence of sexual orientation. 
C) the environment determines sexual orientation. 
D) genes are not an influence of sexual orientation.

Question 15

Sandra and Luyanda have been happily married for several years.Sandra reports that she reaches orgasm from intercourse only about half of the time and wonders if something is 'wrong' with her.Sandra should

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A) seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder. 
B) realise that her inhibited orgasm problem means that she doesn't really love Jim. 
C) relax and realise that this is not unusual for women. 
D) have a medical exam before assuming that she has a diagnosable psychological disorder. 
A) seek treatment for inhibited orgasm disorder. 
B) realise that her inhibited orgasm problem means that she doesn't really love Jim. 
C) relax and realise that this is not unusual for women. 
D) have a medical exam before assuming that she has a diagnosable psychological disorder.

Question 16

Therapy for sexual dysfunctions such as disorders of sexual desire can best be described as

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A) well studied and widely available. 
B) well studied but only available in speciality clinics. 
C) not well studied and not available in all locations. 
D) not well studied but generally available everywhere. 
A) well studied and widely available. 
B) well studied but only available in speciality clinics. 
C) not well studied and not available in all locations. 
D) not well studied but generally available everywhere.

Question 17

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

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Paraphilias are all characterised by sex

Question 18

The effects of alcohol on sexual behaviour can be summarised as

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A) alcohol decreases desire and performance. 
B) alcohol may increase desire but it decreases performance. 
C) alcohol may increase performance but it decreases desire. 
D) alcohol may increase desire, but nobody wants to sleep with a drunk! 
A) alcohol decreases desire and performance. 
B) alcohol may increase desire but it decreases performance. 
C) alcohol may increase performance but it decreases desire. 
D) alcohol may increase desire, but nobody wants to sleep with a drunk!

Question 19

Describe the evidence for the genetic and/or biological basis for homosexuality as well as the evidence for environmental influences on sexual preference.

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Homosexuality appears to run in families

Question 20

A paraphilic disorder is defined as

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A) a sexual dysfunction. 
B) an attraction to inappropriate individuals or objects. 
C) an attraction to machines. 
D) a desire that dominates the personality. 
A) a sexual dysfunction. 
B) an attraction to inappropriate individuals or objects. 
C) an attraction to machines. 
D) a desire that dominates the personality.

Intersexuality refers to people who

The authors of your textbook suggest that one of the most effective treatments for many sexual dysfunctions is

A person who suffers from a disorder of sexual desire may

Annelize and Gerhard have been happily married for several years.Gerhard reports that, despite being sexually aroused and having an erection, he only reaches orgasm from intercourse about half of the time.Gerhard wonders if something is 'wrong' with him.Gerhard should

The new approaches to understanding and treating intersexed individuals that have been proposed recently (Fausto-Sterling, 2000) are based on the concept of 'five sexes', which include all of the following EXCEPT

Research studies on Viagra users indicate that

Premature ejaculations are

Sadistic rape differs from 'opportunistic' rape in that it is committed by an individual

Research suggests that gender nonconformity typically results in

The original concept of performance anxiety as a cause of sexual dysfunction has been replaced with a more modern view that performance anxiety is comprised of

The procedure called orgasmic reconditioning works according to the principle of

Happily married couples typically report

Of the following, the individual who should be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is

Of those identical (monozygotic) twins where one twin is homosexual, the other twin is also homosexual in 50% of cases.This means

Sandra and Luyanda have been happily married for several years.Sandra reports that she reaches orgasm from intercourse only about half of the time and wonders if something is 'wrong' with her.Sandra should

Therapy for sexual dysfunctions such as disorders of sexual desire can best be described as

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

The effects of alcohol on sexual behaviour can be summarised as

Describe the evidence for the genetic and/or biological basis for homosexuality as well as the evidence for environmental influences on sexual preference.

A paraphilic disorder is defined as

Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety, Trauma and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Substance-Related, Addictive and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services

Positive Psychology Approach

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Exam 10: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Intersexuality refers to people who

The authors of your textbook suggest that one of the most effective treatments for many sexual dysfunctions is

A person who suffers from a disorder of sexual desire may

Annelize and Gerhard have been happily married for several years.Gerhard reports that, despite being sexually aroused and having an erection, he only reaches orgasm from intercourse about half of the time.Gerhard wonders if something is 'wrong' with him.Gerhard should

The new approaches to understanding and treating intersexed individuals that have been proposed recently (Fausto-Sterling, 2000) are based on the concept of 'five sexes', which include all of the following EXCEPT

Research studies on Viagra users indicate that

Premature ejaculations are

Sadistic rape differs from 'opportunistic' rape in that it is committed by an individual

Research suggests that gender nonconformity typically results in

The original concept of performance anxiety as a cause of sexual dysfunction has been replaced with a more modern view that performance anxiety is comprised of

The procedure called orgasmic reconditioning works according to the principle of

Happily married couples typically report

Of the following, the individual who should be diagnosed with gender dysphoria is

Of those identical (monozygotic) twins where one twin is homosexual, the other twin is also homosexual in 50% of cases.This means

Sandra and Luyanda have been happily married for several years.Sandra reports that she reaches orgasm from intercourse only about half of the time and wonders if something is 'wrong' with her.Sandra should

Therapy for sexual dysfunctions such as disorders of sexual desire can best be described as

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

The effects of alcohol on sexual behaviour can be summarised as

Describe the evidence for the genetic and/or biological basis for homosexuality as well as the evidence for environmental influences on sexual preference.

A paraphilic disorder is defined as

Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety, Trauma and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Substance-Related, Addictive and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services

Positive Psychology Approach

Filters