Explain the features of the treatment options (psychosocial and surgical sex reassignment) for gender dysphoria. Why is it so important for the patient to consider treatment options very carefully?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2Describe the impact of culture on the definition of a sexual disorder. What cross-cultural evidence suggests that normal sexual behavior is culturally defined?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 3Describe the evidence for the genetic and/or biological basis for homosexuality, as well as the evidence for the environmental influences on sexual preference.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 4Explain the modern definition of the term disorder as it relates to sexual behavior. Why is the determination of a sexual disorder a somewhat subjective decision?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5All of the following terms are associated with treatments for paraphilias EXCEPT
a. sexual surrogacy.
b. covert sensitization.
c. orgasmic reconditioning.
d. chemical castration.
Question 6Which of the following men is more likely to be homosexual, according to the fraternal birth order hypothesis?
a. Peter, who has 3 younger sisters
b. Mohammed, who has 4 younger brothers and sisters
c. Young-in, who has 3 older brothers and 1 older sister
d. Luis, who has 3 older sisters and a twin brother
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