Question 1

The main feature of sexual arousal disorders is

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A)   lack of desire for sex despite normal physical sexual response.
B)   sexual arousal to inappropriate stimuli.
C)   the experience of pain during sex.
D)   lack of physical sexual response despite desire for sex.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

"Opportunistic" rape differs from sadistic rape in that the rape in the latter 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.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

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.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

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.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

One reason that it is difficult to provide a precise diagnosis of premature ejaculation is that

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A)   the concept of "too soon" is dependent on the individual and the couple.
B)   most men are too ashamed to admit the problem.
C)   women generally are reluctant to tell their partners of the problem.
D)   men are often unaware of what is considered "normal."E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

What does the research suggest about frequency of sex in older adults?

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Contrary to popular opinion, sexual acti...

Question 7

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

Question 8

Inappropriate sexual arousal (e.g., fetishism)  appears to be learned through

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A)   exposure to pornography.
B)   masturbatory fantasies about the object.
C)   social "scripts" that are transferred from one generation to the next.
D)   poor social skills.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Premature ejaculations are

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A)   clearly defined by the amount of time between penetration and climax.
B)   generally a result of perception 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.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

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-controlE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Treatment for paraphilias is considered successful when someone has

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A)   completed all treatment session.
B)   demonstrated no deviant sexual arousal on objective physiological testing.
C)   had no legal record of any charges of deviant sexual activity.
D)   all of the above.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

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 specialty clinics.
C)   not well-studied and not available in all locations.
D)   not well-studied but generally available everywhere.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Approximately what percentage of females report ever masturbating?

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A)   23%
B)   42%
C)   50%
D)   72%E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Describe and contrast male erectile disorder and female sexual arousal disorder with inhibited orgasmic disorders.

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Males with erectile disorder become arou...

Question 15

Phase two of sensate focus involves "genital pleasuring" but prohibits intercourse or orgasm. The main purpose of this stage is to

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A)   allow an individual to communicate his or her desires to the partner.
B)   change the usual ways that the couple has tried to have sex.
C)   allow sexual experience without the anxiety of performance.
D)   provide increased anticipation of intercourse.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Describe the impact of culture on the definition of a sexual disorder. What cross-cultural evidence suggests that
"normal" sexual behavior is culturally defined?

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Question 17

According to your text, what is "normal" sexual behavior?

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Question 18

Gender dysphoria is characterized by dissatisfaction with

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A)   sexual experiences.
B)   gender role expectations.
C)   one's biological sex.
D)   media portrayals of gender.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

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

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Paraphilias are all characterized by sex...

Question 20

Sexual dysfunctions are

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A)   more common in heterosexuals than homosexuals.
B)   more common in homosexuals than heterosexuals.
C)   equally common in heterosexuals and homosexuals.
D)   generally not reported, so little is known about their incidence.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 10: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Describe the impact of culture on the definition of a sexual disorder. What cross-cultural evidence suggests that "normal" sexual behavior is culturally defined?

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Treatment for paraphilias is considered successful when someone has

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Phase two of sensate focus involves "genital pleasuring" but prohibits intercourse or orgasm. The main purpose of this stage is to

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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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One reason that it is difficult to provide a precise diagnosis of premature ejaculation is that

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Gender dysphoria is characterized by dissatisfaction with

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The main feature of sexual arousal disorders is

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The procedure called orgasmic reconditioning works according to the principle of .

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Describe and contrast male erectile disorder and female sexual arousal disorder with inhibited orgasmic disorders.

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Inappropriate sexual arousal (e.g., fetishism) appears to be learned through

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Sandra and Jim 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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"Opportunistic" rape differs from sadistic rape in that the rape in the latter is committed by an individual

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