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Topic 0: Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

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The blurry line between normality and psychopathology is made especially apparent by the existence of the category ___________ within the DSM-IV-TR.

pedophiliasexual abusesexual dysfunctionssexual variants

All of the following are reasons for the lack of research on sexual disorders EXCEPT

a lack of fundingmany issues related to sexuality are controversialthe sex taboothe illegal nature of the behaviors in most need of study

Which of the following is cross-culturally universal?

prohibition of prostitutionacceptance of premarital sexprohibitions against extramarital sexmen's greater emphasis on physical beauty

What did degeneracy theory propose?

that homosexuality was an indication of absolute moral degeneracythat sexual activity clouded one's thinking and lead to degenerate behaviorthat sex should only be engaged in for procreative purposesthat healthy food, sexual abstinence, and regular exercise were necessary for psychological health

Which of the following is most likely to lead to behaviors for which one might be prosecuted?

fetishismcoprophiliasexual masochismfrotteurism

Most serial killers are

sexual sadists.masochists.alcoholics.necrophiliacs.

An individual with which of the following might engage in sexual behaviors that lead to his death?

frotteurismfetishismmasochismsadism

Most boys with gender identity disorder are ___________ as adults.

transsexualshomosexualsmascochiststranvestites

What is the best predictor of a successful sex reassignment surgery?

a lack of preexisting psychopathologyparental supportgender dysphoria before age 10a skilled surgeon

What type of therapy is most commonly used to treat gender dysphoria?

behavioralpsychodynamiccognitivefamily

While of the following is a true statement about pedophiles?

All pedophiles are male.Most pedophiles are homosexual.Many pedophiles are relatively indifferent to the sex of their victim.Most pedophiles are sadists.

Which phase of the human sexual response is characterized by penile erection and clitoral enlargement?

resolutiondesireorgasmexcitement

Which of the following is dysfunction of sexual desire?

male orgasmic disordermale erectile disordersexual aversion disordervaginismus

Which of the following is most likely to benefit from the use of testosterone as a treatment for a sexual desire disorder?

a man over age 50a woman who has intact ovariesa woman whose ovaries have been removeda man under the age of 50

Which of the following is an effect of Viagra?

improved libidoeffective for the treatment of female sexual arousal disorderpromotes erection regardless of level of sexual desirepromotes erection only if sexual desire is present

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