Question 1

Differences in male and female attitudes toward sexuality have generally over the past 40 years.

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A)   decreased
B)   increased
C)   remained the same
D)   disappeared completelyE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true about gender nonconformity in children:

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A)   Gender nonconformity is common.
B)   Gender nonconformity always leads to gender dysphoria.
C)   Gender nonconformity can lead to negative social adjustment.
D)   All of the answers are correct.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

The percentage of women reporting significant difficulty reaching orgasm is .

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A)   5%
B)   10%
C)   25%
D)   40%E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Who will be most likely to have a sexual dysfunction?

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A)   Santo, a 28-year-old, who sometimes gets overexcited and ejaculates after a couple of minutes.
B)   Henry, who is 65 and once had a heart attack.
C)   Imelda, who is 33 and sexually inexperienced.
D)   Katrina, who is 65 and has sex only once a week.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Some research suggests that as many as 80% of individuals taking medication experience some
Degree of sexual dysfunction, though estimates closer to 50% seem much more reliable.

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A)   SSRI
B)   beta blocker
C)   tricyclic antidepressant
D)   anti-hypertensiveE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The specific treatment found effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder is .

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A)   anti-anxiety medication
B)   sensate focus
C)   explicit training in masturbation procedures
D)   increased sexual relationsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Patients undergoing the procedure called orgasmic reconditioning are instructed to

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A)   masturbate to their usual fantasies but to substitute more desirable ones just before ejaculation.
B)   masturbate to their usual fantasies but substitute images of the consequences associated with their behavior (such as getting caught, hurting someone else, etc.)  just before ejaculation.
C)   substitute images of the consequences associated with their behavior (such as getting caught, hurting someone else, etc.)  every time they feel aroused by thoughts of their inappropriate desires.
D)   watch video tapes of normal adult sexuality repeatedly until such images result in arousal.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Recent studies have shown that:

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A)   men tend to have more partners than women.
B)   women tend to self-report homosexual attraction or behavior more often than men.
C)   most men and women are bisexual.
D)   most people who identify as gay or lesbian live in the United States.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Recent twin studies suggest that the majority of the vulnerability for gender dysphoria comes from

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A)   genetic factors.
B)   environmental factors.
C)   medical accidents.
D)   media exposure.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Recent studies on sexual practice indicate that sexual practices are

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A)   consistent in many different countries.
B)   very different in Western and Asian countries.
C)   inconsistent no matter where they are measured.
D)   culturally diverse.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

According to your textbook, what is the percentage of women who successfully overcome vaginismus?

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A)   Less than 30%
B)   30% to 45%
C)   50% to 75%
D)   80% to 100%E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Those with with are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from inflicting pain on others, and people are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from receiving physical pain.

Accepted Answer

A)   sexual sadism; sexual masochism
B)   sexual masochism; sexual sadism
C)   transvestic disorder; pedophilic disorder
D)   pedophilic disorder; transvestic disorderE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) A

Question 13

Masters and Johnson reported that the use of sensate focus therapy for the treatment of premature ejaculation was effective in of cases treated.

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A)   50%
B)   65%
C)   75%
D)   almost 100%E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

A Sex Therapist is likely to assess multiple dimensions of sexual behavior including:

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A)   sexual attitudes.
B)   sexual behaviors.
C)   relationship issues.
D)   All of the answers are correct.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Research regarding the success of treating paraphilias with procedures such as orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization indicates that

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A)   treatment is generally not successful.
B)   treatment is successful in only the small number of cases where the patient completes all treatment sessions.
C)   the number of cases in the research studies is too small to make conclusions at this point.
D)   treatment is generally effective.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Greg and Diana often begin their sexual activity with Greg putting on a striptease show for Diana. They both report great satisfaction and excitement with this activity. In fact, Greg says that he gets aroused by exposing himself, and Diana reports getting aroused when she watches him undress. Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Greg is an exhibitionist, and Diana is a voyeur.
B)   Greg is a voyeur, and Diana is an exhibitionist.
C)   Both Diana and Greg have nonspecific fetishes because they admit to getting sexually excited by their atypical behaviors.
D)   Neither Greg nor Diana should be diagnosed with a fetish because these behaviors involve consenting individuals.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

The percentage of men with erectile dysfunction who take Viagra and are then able to maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse is between .

Accepted Answer

A)   5% and 40%
B)   50% and 80%
C)   80% and 90%
D)   90% and 100%E) None of the above
F) A) and C) B

Question 18

Research suggests that gender nonconformity typically results in .

Accepted Answer

A)   gender identity issues
B)   homosexual preferences
C)   bisexuality
D)   none of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Statistically, homosexual males are more likely to have grown up with

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A)   older brothers.
B)   older sisters.
C)   younger brothers.
D)   younger sisters.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) A

Question 20

Are there gender differences in masturbation? If so, what might cause them?

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Differences in male and female attitudes toward sexuality have generally over the past 40 years.

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Which of the following is NOT true about gender nonconformity in children:

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The percentage of women reporting significant difficulty reaching orgasm is .

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Who will be most likely to have a sexual dysfunction?

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Some research suggests that as many as 80% of individuals taking medication experience some Degree of sexual dysfunction, though estimates closer to 50% seem much more reliable.

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The specific treatment found effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder is .

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Patients undergoing the procedure called orgasmic reconditioning are instructed to

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Recent studies have shown that:

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Recent twin studies suggest that the majority of the vulnerability for gender dysphoria comes from

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Recent studies on sexual practice indicate that sexual practices are

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According to your textbook, what is the percentage of women who successfully overcome vaginismus?

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Those with with are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from inflicting pain on others, and people are individuals who receive a sexual thrill from receiving physical pain.

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Masters and Johnson reported that the use of sensate focus therapy for the treatment of premature ejaculation was effective in of cases treated.

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A Sex Therapist is likely to assess multiple dimensions of sexual behavior including:

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Research regarding the success of treating paraphilias with procedures such as orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization indicates that

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Statistically, homosexual males are more likely to have grown up with

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Some research suggests that as many as 80% of individuals taking medication experience some Degree of sexual dysfunction, though estimates closer to 50% seem much more reliable.

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The specific treatment found effective in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder is .

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A Sex Therapist is likely to assess multiple dimensions of sexual behavior including:

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