Question 1

Maggie and Jim have started sex therapy to deal with Jim's recent erectile dysfunction.The therapist instructed them to refrain from intercourse or genital touching, but to spend the next several days enjoying each other through hugging, kissing, and mutual massage.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  an erotic body awareness technique
B)  disinhibition exercises
C)  foreplay exercises
D)  stage one of sensate focus treatmentE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

What has been suggested about the effects of marijuana on sexual pleasure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is unlikely that the chemical effects increase pleasure.
B)  There is no impact of marijuana on sexual pleasure.
C)  Marijuana enhances sexual pleasure.
D)  Marijuana decreases the likelihood of sexual dysfunction.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Greg and Diana often begin their sexual activity with Greg putting on a striptease show for Diana.Greg says that he gets aroused by exposing himself, and Diana reports getting aroused when she watches him undress.What would a sex therapist say about Greg and Diana?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the penile strain gauge and the vaginal photoplethysmograph used to measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical arousal
B)  strength
C)  pain responses
D)  hormone levelsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 5

How can chronic illness indirectly affect sexual functioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  by causing fatigue, which then contributes to lack of sexual desire
B)  by separating sexual partners when one is hospitalized
C)  by making individuals overly cautious about the physical exertion involved in sexual activity
D)  by gradually creating an emotional distance between the sexual partners, which in turn, lessens sexual desireE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Sherri and Leo have been having some sexual difficulties lately.Both have experienced some symptoms of sexual arousal disorders.They decide to have a few glasses of wine before engaging in sex tonight.How would you rate this idea?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a bad idea, as it could further impair arousal.
B)  It is a bad idea, as it tends to decrease desire.
C)  It is a good idea, as it could help performance.
D)  It is a good idea, as it could help desire.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 7

Ron has thoughts and images of himself as female.What specifier of transvestic disorder would Ron be given?

Accepted Answer

A)  fetishism
B)  gender dysphoria
C)  autogynephilia
D)  voyeurismE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Frank is upset because he thinks he may have more than one sexual dysfunction and he thinks that this makes his case very unusual.How is Frank's doctor likely to respond to Frank's concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is difficult to know because patients are reluctant to report more than one problem because of the stigma they feel.
B)  It is difficult to answer because some symptoms of sexual dysfunction are caused by medication but are, in fact, not true sexual dysfunctions.
C)  Seldom does one sexual dysfunction present in isolation.
D)  He is right, it is very uncommon, but that each condition can still most likely be treated.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.How are these drugs delivered to the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  by injection into the arm or hip
B)  by injection directly into the penis
C)  in a capsule taken orally
D)  as a dietary supplementE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

How do sexual dysfunctions compare across cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual dysfunctions in women are common across all cultures; sexual dysfunctions in men are more culture specific.
B)  Sexual dysfunctions of arousal are common across all cultures; sexual dysfunctions of performance are culture specific.
C)  Sexual dysfunctions are more likely in cultures with restrictive attitudes toward sex.
D)  Sexual dysfunctions reflect moral disapproval of a given culture.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization are effective methods for treating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  paraphilias
B)  erectile dysfunction
C)  arousal disorders in women
D)  gender dysphoriaE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 12

When assessing individuals with paraphilic disorder, along with the presence of paraphilic arousal what is another factor that is assessed in these individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation
B)  attachment
C)  social skills
D)  personality disordersE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Brotto and colleagues are showing some success in treating low sexual desire and genital pain with which treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  mindfulness intervention
B)  sexual skill training
C)  cognitive therapy
D)  medicationE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

According to Seto and colleagues (2017) , offenders against children were more likely to be pedophilic when they showed certain characteristics.Which of the following characteristics was NOT listed as one of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  having multiple victims
B)  having a boy victim
C)  offending within the family
D)  offending against a very young childE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Stage two of sensate focus involves genital pleasuring but prohibits intercourse or orgasm.What is the main purpose of this stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  to provide increased anticipation of intercourse
B)  to re-establish arousal
C)  to provide a break from the "usual" way that the couple has sex
D)  to allow each individual to communicate his or her desires to the partnerE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which individual is most likely to have a hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  a 30-year-old female
B)  a 40-year-old male
C)  a 60-year-old female
D)  a 65-year-old maleE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

What is required for a paraphilia to be considered disordered?

Accepted Answer

A)  a sexual attraction to a wide variety of abnormal stimuli
B)  an abnormal sexual fantasy
C)  an abnormally high level of sexual activity
D)  distress and impairment or harm or the threat of harm to othersE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Although Mark constantly fantasizes about having sex with his wife, when he actually attempts intercourse, he cannot maintain an erection.This has been a persistent problem for several months now.What problem does Mark appear to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  male orgasmic disorder
B)  male hypoactive sexual desire
C)  premature ejaculation
D)  erectile disorderE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which procedure is carried out entirely in the patient's imagination and is used to reduce the inappropriate sexual arousal that exists in fetishistic behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  covert sensitization
B)  sensate focus
C)  classical conditioning
D)  sexual retrainingE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Jeff has just sought professional help for a sexual problem.Based on what is most prevalent in society today, what problem did Jeff most likely report?

Accepted Answer

A)  an orgasm problem
B)  erectile dysfunction
C)  a desire problem
D)  a paraphilia-related problemE) None of the above
F) All of the above

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

Maggie and Jim have started sex therapy to deal with Jim's recent erectile dysfunction.The therapist instructed them to refrain from intercourse or genital touching, but to spend the next several days enjoying each other through hugging, kissing, and mutual massage.What is this an example of?

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What has been suggested about the effects of marijuana on sexual pleasure?

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Greg and Diana often begin their sexual activity with Greg putting on a striptease show for Diana.Greg says that he gets aroused by exposing himself, and Diana reports getting aroused when she watches him undress.What would a sex therapist say about Greg and Diana?

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What are the penile strain gauge and the vaginal photoplethysmograph used to measure?

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How can chronic illness indirectly affect sexual functioning?

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Sherri and Leo have been having some sexual difficulties lately.Both have experienced some symptoms of sexual arousal disorders.They decide to have a few glasses of wine before engaging in sex tonight.How would you rate this idea?

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Ron has thoughts and images of himself as female.What specifier of transvestic disorder would Ron be given?

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Frank is upset because he thinks he may have more than one sexual dysfunction and he thinks that this makes his case very unusual.How is Frank's doctor likely to respond to Frank's concern?

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Vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.How are these drugs delivered to the patient?

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How do sexual dysfunctions compare across cultures?

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Orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization are effective methods for treating which of the following?

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When assessing individuals with paraphilic disorder, along with the presence of paraphilic arousal what is another factor that is assessed in these individuals?

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Brotto and colleagues are showing some success in treating low sexual desire and genital pain with which treatment?

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According to Seto and colleagues (2017) , offenders against children were more likely to be pedophilic when they showed certain characteristics.Which of the following characteristics was NOT listed as one of these?

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Stage two of sensate focus involves genital pleasuring but prohibits intercourse or orgasm.What is the main purpose of this stage?

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Which individual is most likely to have a hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

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What is required for a paraphilia to be considered disordered?

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Although Mark constantly fantasizes about having sex with his wife, when he actually attempts intercourse, he cannot maintain an erection.This has been a persistent problem for several months now.What problem does Mark appear to have?

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Which procedure is carried out entirely in the patient's imagination and is used to reduce the inappropriate sexual arousal that exists in fetishistic behaviour?

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Jeff has just sought professional help for a sexual problem.Based on what is most prevalent in society today, what problem did Jeff most likely report?

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