Question 1

Sensate focus and nondemand pleasuring were designed by Masters and Johnson (1970) to treat sexual dysfunctions.How did these techniques work?

Accepted Answer

A) primarily through increasing sexual desire and decreasing sexual performance 
B) primarily through elimination of psychologically based performance anxiety 
C) primarily through creating suspense and excitement in the sexual experience 
D) primarily through improving a couple's sexual skills

Question 2

Which statement best describes sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A) Sexual dysfunction is more common in other-sex than same-sex relationships. 
B) Males and females experience parallel versions of all sexual dysfunction disorders. 
C) Sexual dysfunction is one of the rarest of all psychological or physical disorders. 
D) Sexual dysfunction can be either lifelong or acquired.

Question 3

What is one of the most effective treatments for many sexual dysfunctions?

Accepted Answer

A) masturbatory training and exposure to erotic material 
B) anti-anxiety medication 
C) education regarding normal sexuality 
D) improving the relationship with the patient's partner

Question 4

Thomas rationalizes his paraphilic disorder by watching religious programs on television, while masturbating to child pornography.Which term often refers to this practice?

Accepted Answer

A) moral cleansing 
B) uncontrollable rituals 
C) nonexclusive focus 
D) paraphilic sadism

Question 5

What side effect do approximately 30 percent of Viagra users experience?

Accepted Answer

A) groin pain 
B) dizziness 
C) addiction 
D) severe headache

Question 6

Paul Vasey, from the University of Lethbridge, is one of many individuals who support which of the following positions?

Accepted Answer

A) The dysphoria in gender dysphoria is mainly caused by lack of acceptance. 
B) Removing gender dysphoria from the DSM-5 is paramount. 
C) Removal of gender dysphoria from the DSM-5 will cause many issues including lack of medical coverage for gender transitions. 
D) Gender identity issues are a major psychiatric problem.

Question 7

What is involved in the sex therapy technique designed specifically to treat premature ejaculation?

Accepted Answer

A) the squeeze technique 
B) sensate focus 
C) directed imagery and relaxation exercises 
D) nondemand pleasuring

Question 8

Justin likes to take the subway during very busy times with the goal of touching and rubbing himself against nonconsenting individuals.What would a psychologist say about this behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) He likely has exhibitionistic disorder. 
B) He likely has frotteuristic disorder. 
C) He likely has voyeuristic disorder. 
D) He is demonstrating pedophilic behaviours.

Question 9

How effective are the drugs currently available for the treatment of paraphilias?

Accepted Answer

A) The drugs reduce sex drive and continue to be effective for several years after the patient stops the medication. 
B) The drugs dramatically reduce sex drive but have side effects that make them harmful to many patients. 
C) The drugs produce a "chemical castration" that effectively eliminates all sex drive permanently so that the patient will never desire sex, even after discontinuing the medication. 
D) The drugs eliminate sex drive but are effective only while the drug is being taken.

Question 10

What is the approximate prevalence of erectile dysfunction in Canadian men?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 percent 
B) 3 percent 
C) 7 percent 
D) 11 percent

Question 11

What form of treatment teaches patients to recognize the early signs of temptation and institute a variety of self-control procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) covert sensitization 
B) cognitive-behavioural therapy 
C) relapse prevention treatment 
D) orgasmic reconditioning

Question 12

How is an intersex condition (hermaphroditism) distinct from gender dysphoria?

Accepted Answer

A) Intersex individuals receive sexual pleasure from cross-dressing. 
B) Intersex individuals are born with ambiguous genitalia. 
C) Intersex individuals are born with the complete genitalia of both a male and a female. 
D) Intersex individuals are bisexual.

Question 13

What treatment is found to be most effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) directed imagery and relaxation exercises 
B) the regular use of vibrators 
C) explicit training in masturbation procedures 
D) sensate focus

Question 14

Which group of men is most likely to believe common sexual myths, such as "women normally reach orgasm every time they have intercourse"?

Accepted Answer

A) men who do not have sexual disorders 
B) men with conservative sexual attitudes 
C) men who are homosexual 
D) men who have sexual disorders

Question 15

In physically healthy men, which phase of sleep do erections most often occur in?

Accepted Answer

A) stage 1 
B) stage 3 
C) stage 4 
D) REM

Question 16

One reason that it is difficult to provide a precise diagnosis of premature ejaculation is that the concept of "too soon" varies across individuals.What does the textbook suggest that the more important psychological determinant of this complaint may be?

Accepted Answer

A) a perception of lack of control over orgasm 
B) whether the individual is aware of what is a "normal" amount of time 
C) whether the individual's partner is sexually satisfied 
D) cultural differences in expectations

Question 17

What is the most likely adult outcome for a young boy who shows gender-nonconforming behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A) a bisexual orientation 
B) an exclusively heterosexual orientation 
C) an exclusively homosexual orientation 
D) gender dysphoria

Question 18

What is the best predictor of persistence of gender nonconformity and dysphoria among children?

Accepted Answer

A) sexual orientation 
B) self-control 
C) strong negative feelings about one's anatomy 
D) fluid gender expression

Question 19

Fred and Diane have just completed stage two of sensate focus therapy.What are they instructed to do following this stage?

Accepted Answer

A) Return to full, prior sexual activity. 
B) Take a break from sexual activity for several weeks and then slowly return to normal sexuality. 
C) Begin the "genital pleasuring" stage of the treatment. 
D) Slowly begin sexual activity.

Question 20

What procedure has proven useful for individuals who have had their cancerous prostrate removed?

Accepted Answer

A) Viagra 
B) Cialis 
C) vasoactive substances 
D) penile prostheses

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