Which of the following is a stage in the human sexual response cycle?
a. appetitive c. erectile
b. dyspaurenia d. satyriasis
Question 2Which statementbest describes the central problem in determining whether or not a sexual practice is abnormal?
a. The abnormal behavior usually does not threaten society, impair social or occupational functioning, or cause distress to the individual.
b. While the laws are usually clear about what is illegal, people are often unaware of the laws.
c. Acceptable, normal sexual practices differ between cultures and historical times.
d. The DSM5 only lists sexual disorders that are illegal, not ones that are merely unusual or abnormal.
Question 3The definition of sexual disorders is ____.
a. unique because it does not include subjective distress
b. among the clearest of all forms of psychological disorders to identify
c. based primarily on the statistical rarity criterion
d. difficult because it is influenced by cultural norms and values
Question 4Hypersexuality, or sexual addiction, ____.
a. has been classified as a sexual disorder since DSM-III-R
b. was included as a sexual disorder in DSM-IV-TR
c. has been broadened from its original name, nymphomania, to include men as well as women
d. is not recognized as a classification of sexual disorder in the DSM-5
Question 5The highly publicized allegations against such well known people as former president Bill Clinton, boxer Mike Tyson, and golfer Tiger Woods underscore the magnitude and seriousness of problems related to ____.
a. sexual dysfunction c. paraphilias
b. sexual addiction d. gender dysphoria
Question 6Scott has sexual fantasies and engages in sexual behavior that is focused on objects and situations that are not part of the usual pattern of affectionate sexual activity. His behavior often puts him at risk for being arrested. If Scott has a sexual problem, it is likely to be in the general category of ____.
a. sexual dysfunctions c. paraphilic disorders
b. gender dysphoria d. sexual personality disorders
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