Chapter 11 Quiz Questions
A revolution in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions occurred with the publication of ___'s landmark book Human Sexual Inadequacy. A. William Masters and Virginia Johnson B. Ernesto Down and Montgomery Toldman C. William James and E.B. Titchener D. Alfred Kinsey
A.
Biomedical research seeking an explanation for gender dysphoria has found some evidence that the bed nucleus of strai terminalis (BST) in the ___ of those with gender dysphoria is markedly similar to that of people of the opposite gender. A. hypothalamus B. cerebellum C. temporal lobe of the cerebrum D. substantia nigra
A.
If a person suffering from male-to-female disorder is not sexually attracted to other men, but rather is attracted to the "fantasy" of being female, then they would be diagnosed with the ___ type of gender dysphoria: A. autogynephilic B. androphilic C. gynephilic D. diathetic
A.
Men with ___ have a persistent or recurrent deficiency of sexual thoughts or fantasies and desire for sexual activity A. hypoactive sexual desire disorder B. sexual interest/arousal disorder C. performance anxiety D. masturbatory focus
A.
More than ___ percent of boys masturbate by the end of adolescence, compare to ___ percent of girls. A. 90;50 B. 75; 25 C. 95; 90 D. 40; 65
A.
Most clinicians agree with the ___ explanation of the origins of vaginismus. A. cognitive-behavioral B. biological C. psychodynamic D. sociocultural
A.
People with ___ have repeated and intense sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors involving nonhuman objects, children, non consenting adults or experiences of suffering or humiliation. A. paraphilias B. gender identity disorder C. cross-sexual arousal disorder D. abnormal object desire syndrome
A.
Which is not an accurate statement about men suffering from exhibitionism? A. They generally have great confidence in their sense of masculinity. B. About 30 percent of them are married C. The often have unsatisfactory sexual relationships with their wives D. The disorder begins before age 18
A.
Which of the following procedures is an effective treatment for premature ejaculation? A. the stop-start procedure B. Viagra C. sensate focus D. masturbatory prohibition
A.
Which theory of conditioning has been used to help explain the origins of sexual sadism and sexual masochism? A. classical conditioning B. operant conditioning C. sexual conditioning D. social conditioning
A.
___ is one behavioral approach to treating fetishism. A. Masturbatory satiation B. Sleeping with a "snap gauge" band C. Sensate focus D. Nondemand pleasuring
A.
In the United States, it is estimated that approximately one out of every ___ persons has undergone or will undergo a sexual reassignment surgical procedure. A. 1,500 B. 3,100 C. 6,300 D. 21,250
B.
A behavioral treatment that teaches people with paraphilias to respond to more appropriate sources of sexual stimulation is: A. masturbatory satiation B. orgasmic reorientation C. social skills training D. relapse-prevention training
B.
A person may be diagnosed with ___ when they experience equal or greater sexual arousal from a prepubescent or early pubescent children than from a physically mature person. A. voyeurism B. pedophilic disorder C. fetishism D. cross-dressing
B.
A person who is sexually aroused by the physical or psychological suffering of another is probably a: A. transvestite B. sexual sadist C. transsexual D. sexual masochist
B.
A person with ___ experiences severe pain in the genitals during sexual activity. A. sensate focus B. dyspareunia C. nocturnal penile tumescence D. frotteurism
B.
A total of ___ percent of people in their 60s stop having intercourse. A. 10 B. 30 C. 65 D. 85
B.
Affectual awareness and self-instruction training are two interventions designed to help identify and counter negative attitudes that one holds toward sex; they are used by therapists to help reduce the symptoms of: A. female orgasmic disorder and delayed ejaculation B. female sexual interest/arousal disorder and male hypoactive sexual desire disorder C. female sexual interest/arousal disorder and erectile disorder D. dyspareunia and vaginismus
B.
Dyspareunia in woman usually has a ___ cause. A. cultural B. physical C. conditioned D. cognitive
B.
If low levels of alcohol may enhance the sex drive by lowering a person's inhibition, high levels will: A. enhance it further B. reduce it C. have no effect on sex drive D. only have an impact if the person is already engaged in sexual activity.
B.
Which type of cognitive-behavioral treatment has been used to treat pedophilia? A. flooding B. shock therapy C. relapse-prevention training D. systematice desensitization
C.
Many experts believe that ___ are best assessed by treated by a team of professionals, including a gynecologist, a physical therapist, and a sex therapist or other mental health professional. A. disorders of sexual excitement B. disorders of sexual pain C. disorders of orgasm D. disorders of sexual arousal
B.
Premature ejaculation is defined as ejaculation within ___ minutes(s) of beginning the activity and before the person wishes it. A. two B. one C. three D. four
B.
The belief that people with voyeurism are seeking to gain power over others by their actions is a ___ perspective. A. sociocultural B. psychodynamic C. behavioral D. biological
B.
There are several techniques that have been shown to be effective for the treatment of fetishism. These techniques do NOT include: A. aversion therapy B. the stop-start (or pause) technique C. orgasmic reorientation D. masturbatory satiation
B.
Which phase of the human sexual response cycle is not affected by a sexual dysfunction? A. excitement B. resolution C. orgasm D. desire
B.
Henry is a successful businessman who has been seeing the same woman for three years. He has resisted her "hints" that they should move in together because he is afraid she would find out his secret. You see, when Henry gets home from work each night, he relaxes by putting on a very expensive wig, applying elaborate makeup to his face, and wearing various dresses or skirt/blouse combinations. Two or three nights a week, he leaves the house so dressed and goes to bars or clubs where he can socialize as a woman. Which of the following would be the BEST diagnosis for Henry's behaviors? A. Henry suffers from transsexualism B. Henry is homosexual but is fighting these impulses C. Henry suffers from transvestic disorder Henry suffers from gender dysphoria
C.
Investigators in a Dutch study found an abnormality in the ___ of men gender dysphoria. A. pituitary gland B. hippocampus C. hypothalamus D. adrenal gland
C.
Measuring nocturnal penile tumescence is an important part of determining whether or not ___ has a biological cause or is rooted in psychological factors. A. male sexual arousal disorder B. early ejaculation C. erectile disorder D. delayed ejaculation
C.
Modern sex therapy usually lasts ___ sessions. A. 3-5 B. 5-10 C. 15-20 D. 20-30
C.
Modern sex therapy: A. is long-term and insight-oriented B. is psychodynamic in approach C. is short-term and instructive D. does not make use of biological approaches
C.
Non-demand pleasuring, or ___, is often used in therapy to help couples focus on giving and receiving sexual pleasure with a reduced focus on orgasm. A. squeeze technique B. Viagra C. sensate focus D. masturbatory prohibition
C.
Though it is not common to hear people discuss delayed ejaculation, it Is actually not an uncommon problem. In fact, about ___ percent of men suffer from this difficult achieving orgasms. A. 3 B. 12 C. 8 D. 5
C.
Vaginismus and dyspareunia are considered disorders of sexual: A. desire B. arousal C. pain D. resolution
C.
Which is not given as a factor in the origins of female arousal and orgasmic disorders? A. religious upbringing B. restricted in their dating as teenagers C. engaging in masturbation in childhood D. being told that "nice girls don't" enjoy sex
C.
Which of the following has not been suggested as a possible cause of dyspareunia? A. vaginal infection B. wiry public hair C. misshaped genitalia D. semen allergies
C.
While it is difficult to know precisely how many individuals suffer from sexual dysfunctions, one large study found that ___ percent of men and ___ percent of women in the United States suffer from a sexual dysfunction at some point in their lives. A. 10; 85 B. 68; 15 C. 31; 43 D. 50; 35
C.
As many as 90 percent of men with this disorder experience some degree of erectile dysfunction. A. generalized anxiety disorder B. posttraumatic stress disorder C. bipolar disorder D. severe depression
D.
Directed masturbation training has been shown to be highly effective treatment for which sexual dysfunction? A. vaginismus B. dyspareunia C. female sexual interest/arousal disorder D. female orgasmic disorder
D.
In a technique called ___, patients with hypoactive sexual desire visualize sexual scenes in order to uncover feelings of anxiety, vulnerability, and other negative emotions they may have concerning sex. A. self-instruction training B. sensate focus C. tease technique D. affectual awareness
D.
In one form of sexual masochism, ___, people strangle or smother themselves (or ask their partner to strangle them ) in order to enhance their sexual pleasure. A. sensual asphyxiation B. romantic smothering C. autoerotic garroting D. hypoxphilia
D.
Measuring ___ is useful in assessing whether physical factors are responsible for make erectile disorder. A. performance anxiety B. masturbatory arousal C. spectator role D. nocturnal penile tumescence
D.
Phillip has repeated and intense sexual urges to rub his genitals against women in crowded subways. He is probably suffering from: A. voyeuristic disorder B. exhibitionistic disorder C. sexual sadism disorder D. frotteuristic disorder
D.
Physical treatments for gender dysphoria are not recommended until the child is at least ___ years old: A. 7 B. 12 C. 14 D. 16
D.
The typical person with transvestic disorder: A. believes they were born the wrong gender B. is usually attracted to members of the same sex C. has sexual urges that involve touching and rubbing noncensenting people D. is usually attracted to members of the opposite sex
D.
Typically a person who is going to receive an operation to "reassign" their gender takes hormones for ___ prior to surgery. A. 6 to 12 months B. 3 to 6 months C. 12 to 18 months D. 1 to 2 years
D.
When symptoms of gender dysphoria appear in childhood, what is likely to be the future status of this child's gender self-concept? A. Due to the chemical changes that occur when a child experiences gender dysphoria, the onsest of puberty will probably be delayed, which will contribute to the gender identity issues throughout adolescence B. There is an overwhelming likelihood that this child will become an adult with gender dysphoria C. The likelihood of a child with gender dysphoria developing into a adult with gender dysphoria depends entirely on the reaction of that child's parents to his or her own individual feelings and needs. D. The literature suggests that childhood patterns of gender dysphoria usually disappear by adulthood
D.
Which disorder primarily involves the inability to respond normally in key areas of sexual functioning, resulting in difficultly enjoying sexual intercourse? A. pedophilia B. fetishism C. homosexuality D. sexual dysfunction
D.
Which hormone has not been linked to hypoactive sexual desire? A. testosterone B. estrogen C. prolactin D. oxytocin
D.
Which is a correct statement about Viagra and/or oral contraceptives? A. Both Viagra and oral contraceptives are required by law to be covered under insurance plans B. Viagra was introduced in the United States in 1990. C. If an insurance play pays for Viagra, it must pay for oral contraceptives D. It was not until 1999 that low-dose oral contraceptives were approved for use among women in Japan.
D.
Which is not a treatment for pedophilia? A. aversion therapy B. relapse prevention training C. antiandrogen drugs D. antipsychotic medication
D.
____ refers to a condition where a person is sexually aroused by secretly watching other people as they undress or engage in sexual intercourse. A. Pedophilia B. Exhibitionism C. Frotteurism D. Voyeurism
D.