Question 1

What is the most common male sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Early ejaculation, also known as premature ejaculation, is the most common male sexual dysfunction, affecting a significant percentage of men at some point in their lives.

Question 2

During which period of life does frotteurism typically develop?

Accepted Answer

Frotteurism typically develops during adolescence, as this is a period when sexual interests and behaviors begin to emerge and solidify.

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a symptom of female sexual interest/arousal disorder?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these is NOT a symptom...

Question 4

In a very crowded department store during the Christmas rush,a woman suddenly feels a stranger rubbing his genital area against her thigh.He continues until the crowd begins to break up,and then he moves away.The MOST likely diagnosis for this man is:

Accepted Answer

The behavior described is consistent with frotteurism, a sexual disorder involving recurrent and intense sexually arousing fantasies, urges, or behaviors involving touching and rubbing against a non-consenting person. The fact that the behavior occurred in a crowded area and only until the crowd began to break up suggests that the man was seeking to avoid detection and may have been motivated by the anonymity of the situation. Pedophilia involves sexual attraction to prepubescent children, sexual masochism involves the experience of pleasure or sexual arousal from receiving pain or humiliation, and hypoxyphilia involves achieving sexual arousal or orgasm through oxygen deprivation. None of these diagnoses fit the behavior described in the scenario.

Question 5

Generally speaking,what are the outcomes of gender reassignment surgery?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the outcomes of gender reassignment surgery are overwhelmingly positive, with individuals reporting improved quality of life, decreased gender dysphoria, and increased satisfaction with their gender identity. While there may be some risks and complications associated with the surgery, the overall outcome is typically positive for those who undergo the procedure.

Question 6

Which thought would likely be MOST arousing to a voyeur in the act of secretly watching a couple have sex?

Accepted Answer

Voyeurism involves sexual arousal from secretly observing others, often without their consent. The thought that the observed individuals would be humiliated if they knew they were being watched aligns with the secretive and non-consensual aspects that define voyeuristic arousal. This thought emphasizes the power imbalance and the violation of privacy, which are core to the voyeur's arousal.

Question 7

If Ransom has hypoactive sexual desire disorder,he experiences all of these EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder is characterized by a lack of interest in sexual activity, but it does not necessarily involve finding sexual activity repulsive.

Question 8

Most sex therapists are uneasy about the recent reliance on drug treatments for sexual disorders because:

Accepted Answer

Sex therapists are concerned that relying solely on drug treatments may overlook the importance of an integrated approach that includes psychological and relational aspects of therapy.

Question 9

A person who is experiencing gender dysphoria:

Accepted Answer

Gender dysphoria is a condition in which a person experiences psychological distress due to the conflict between their biological gender and their gender identity. This conflict often results in a strong desire to transition to a different gender or to undergo gender-affirming treatments. Therefore, option C is the best choice as it describes the primary symptom of gender dysphoria. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe gender dysphoria.

Question 10

A person feels most comfortable wearing clothes preferred by the opposite gender,strongly wishes to be the opposite gender,and is considering a surgical procedure.The MOST likely diagnosis for this person is:

Accepted Answer

The person's strong desire to be the opposite gender along with considering a surgical procedure suggests gender dysphoria, which is characterized by significant distress or discomfort with one's assigned gender and a strong desire to be the opposite gender. Transvestic disorder involves recurrent and intense sexual arousal from cross-dressing, but does not typically involve a desire to be the opposite gender or consideration of surgical procedures. Sexual masochism and sexual sadism involve recurrent and intense sexual arousal from experiencing or inflicting pain or humiliation, respectively, and are not related to gender identity.

Question 11

What is the MOST common biological cause of erectile failure in men?

Accepted Answer

Vascular problems, such as atherosclerosis, are the most common biological cause of erectile failure in men, as they can restrict blood flow to the penis. Diabetes and abnormal hormone levels can also contribute to erectile dysfunction, but they are not as common as vascular problems. Performance anxiety may be a psychological factor that can contribute, but it is not a biological cause.

Question 12

Which of these would a qualified sex therapist be LEAST likely to say to a client?

Accepted Answer

Sex therapists typically discourage focusing on performance as a spectator, as it can increase anxiety and reduce sexual enjoyment.

Question 13

What problem did early behavioral therapists focus on when treating sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Early behavioral therapists focused on treating sexual dysfunction by addressing fear, particularly performance anxiety and fear of rejection. They utilized techniques such as systematic desensitization and exposure therapy to gradually increase a person's comfort level with sexual activity.

Question 14

Blake and Campbell are in sex therapy.Currently,they are working to eliminate the spectator role.What will the therapist likely advise them to do?

Accepted Answer

The therapist is likely to advise them to refrain from intercourse and focus on other body pleasuring to reduce performance pressure and enhance intimacy, which helps eliminate the spectator role.

Question 15

SSRIs successfully treat paraphilias,MOST likely because of the similarity of the paraphilias to:

Accepted Answer

SSRIs are effective in treating paraphilias because they are thought to have a compulsive-like nature, similar to obsessive-compulsive disorders, which SSRIs are known to treat effectively.

Question 16

Seraphina is able to orgasm from masturbation or manual stimulation,but she cannot reach orgasm during sexual intercourse.Which is TRUE about Seraphina?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Seraphina is able to orgasm from masturbation...

Question 17

What is the primary source of sexual excitement for sexual sadists?

Accepted Answer

The primary source of sexual excitement for sexual sadists is the victim's suffering.

Question 18

Ivan is very healthy,but he is distressed by his lack of interest in sexual activity and lack of sexual experiences over the past several years.He MOST likely is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Ivan's lack of interest in sexual activity and experiences is indicative of male hypoactive sexual desire disorder, which is characterized by a deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity.

Question 19

Having a good relationship with one's mother is associated with _____ in women.

Accepted Answer

Having a good relationship with one's mother is associated with positive orgasm outcomes in women, as emotional support and healthy relationships can contribute to better sexual well-being.

Question 20

Most clinicians would agree that paraphilic activities should NOT be considered a disorder when:

Accepted Answer

Paraphilic activities are considered a disorder only when it causes significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. If the behavior is part of an otherwise typical sex life and does not cause distress or harm to oneself or others, it should not be considered a disorder. Engaging in paraphilic activities with children, as well as nonconsensual behavior, are considered illegal and unethical and should always be considered a disorder. If the behavior is the exclusive way one becomes aroused, it may or may not be considered a disorder depending on the individual's level of distress and impairment. Therefore, option C is the best choice as it provides the most accurate and comprehensive answer.

Quiz 11: Schizophrenia and Related Disorders