Question 1

The current most influential model of the cause of sexual orientation is
A) that homosexual people were exposed to early hormonal influences that were more typical of the opposite gender.
B) that homosexual people were reinforced for cross-gender behaviors.
C) that homosexual people learned their behaviors through classical conditioning.
D) that homosexual people had domineering mothers and absent or withdrawn fathers.

Accepted Answer

The most influential model suggests that sexual orientation, including homosexuality, is influenced by early hormonal influences that affect brain development, rather than learned behaviors or family dynamics.

Question 2

Gary finds himself sexually aroused by dressing in women's clothing. He sometimes steals the clothes from women and from stores. He has a wife and is happy in his marriage. Gary's most likely diagnosis is
A) gender identity disorder.
B) transvestic fetishism.
C) exhibitionism.
D) fetishism.

Accepted Answer

Gary's behavior of becoming sexually aroused by dressing in women's clothing aligns with transvestic fetishism, which involves cross-dressing for sexual arousal.

Question 3

The decision by APA to remove homosexuality from the DSM
A) was based on research about the lack of treatment.
B) was based on a vote by mental health professionals.
C) was based on research and science.
D) was later challenged and overturned.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

To be diagnosed with a paraphilia, a person
A) must have distress or impairment.
B) may not have to have distress or impairment.
C) must cause harm to another person.
D) must have acted on the sexual fantasies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To be diagnosed with a paraphilia, a...

Question 5

Which of the following is true?
A) People tend to believe their current sexual standards are correct and to be intolerant of nonconformists.
B) People tend to be envious of sexual nonconformists.
C) Attitudes about what is sexually "normal" are extremely consistent across cultures.
D) Attitudes about what is sexually "normal" have stayed surprisingly the same over time.

Accepted Answer

People often believe their own sexual standards are correct and may be intolerant of those who do not conform to these standards. This reflects a common psychological tendency to view one's own beliefs and behaviors as the norm.

Question 6

Based on a large survey, which of the following is a common difference found between men who had cross-dressed and those who had not?
A) Men who had cross-dressed had higher rates of sexual abuse occurring before age 10.
B) Men who had cross-dressed had fathers who also cross-dressed.
C) Men who had cross-dressed had higher rates of psychopathology.
D) Men who had cross-dressed had less interest in pornography.

Accepted Answer

Men who had cross-dressed reported higher rates of sexual abuse occurring before age 10 compared to those who had not cross-dressed.

Question 7

Among psychoanalysts, homosexuality was first seen as ________, but later was seen as _ _.
A) a form of criminal behavior; defense against heterosexual urges
B) a result of highly pathological parent-child relationships; a conscious effort to gain attention
C) a severe form of psychological disability; a normal variant of sexual behavior
D) a variation of sexual function; a pathological escape from heterosexuality

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among psychoanalysts, homosexuality was first seen as...

Question 8

What is the most common sexual offense reported to the police?
A) frotteurism
B) pedophilia
C) exhibitionism
D) voyeurism

Accepted Answer

Exhibitionism is often reported more frequently than other sexual offenses because it involves exposing oneself in public, which is more likely to be witnessed and reported.

Question 9

One of the reasons the Kinsey report is noteworthy in that it
A) established that homosexuals were psychologically normal.
B) lead to the immediate removal of homosexuality from the DSM.
C) revealed that homosexuality was much more common than expected.
D) redefined sexuality.

Accepted Answer

The Kinsey report revealed that homosexuality was much more common than previously thought, challenging existing perceptions and contributing to a broader understanding of human sexuality.

Question 10

Autogynephilia is
A) inability for males to be aroused by anything except inanimate objects.
B) sexual arousal in a male by the thought or fantasy of being a woman.
C) sexual arousal in a male exclusively through masturbation.
D) sexual arousal in a male by the thought of having their sex organs removed.

Accepted Answer

Autogynephilia is defined as a male's sexual arousal by the thought or fantasy of being a woman.

Question 11

People with transvestic fetishism
A) include males and females, although more males than females.
B) wish to be the opposite gender.
C) frequently cause harm to others.
D) are usually married.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People with transvestic fetishism
A) include males and...

Question 12

Freud
A) viewed homosexuality as a disease that could be easily treated.
B) thought homosexuality developed as a result of early sexual trauma.
C) believed that homosexuals were really heterosexuals who were traumatized by their own sexual desires.
D) was much more accepting of homosexuality than his contemporaries.

Accepted Answer

Freud was more accepting of homosexuality compared to many of his contemporaries. He did not view it as a disease and believed it was a natural variation of human sexuality.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true?
A) Monogamy is a dated concept.
B) Over time, all cultures develop more liberal attitudes towards sex.
C) Sexual practices and standards are constantly evolving.
D) There is little that is considered "taboo" in modern society.

Accepted Answer

Sexual practices and standards are constantly evolving due to cultural, social, and technological changes.

Question 14

What is a paraphilia?
A) An impairment in either the desire for sexual gratification or a dysfunction in achieving it.
B) An abnormal level of sexual desire and behavior, whether homosexual or heterosexual.
C) A recurrent and distressing pattern of excluding all sexual behaviors except for masturbation.
D) Persistent sexual behavior patterns in which unusual objects or situations are required for sexual satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

Paraphilia is characterized by persistent and intense sexual interests in objects, situations, or individuals that are atypical, which are required for sexual satisfaction.

Question 15

Sexual variants illustrate a theme in abnormal psychology better than any other category of disorder. Which theme?
A) the importance of stressors as the cause of disorder
B) the difficulty in defining the boundaries of normal and abnormal
C) the role of neurotransmitters in controlling thought and behavior
D) the impact of disorder on one's occupational and social adjustment

Accepted Answer

Sexual variants often challenge societal norms and highlight the complexity in distinguishing between what is considered normal and abnormal behavior, making it difficult to define clear boundaries.

Question 16

When it comes to cross-cultural similarities and differences concerning sexual behavior, which of the following statements is accurate?
A) In most cultures, people are highly tolerant of sexual nonconformity.
B) Taboos on sex between close relatives are found in all known cultures.
C) Only in Western societies do men place greater emphasis on a partner's attractiveness.
D) In a specific culture, sexual attitudes and practices tend to be quite stable over hundreds of years.

Accepted Answer

Taboos on sex between close relatives, known as incest taboos, are a cultural universal found in all known human societies.

Question 17

The most common theory about voyeurs is
A) they become classically conditioned to respond in a stronger way to the female body than most males.
B) they were exposed to excess male hormones during prenatal development.
C) with the advent of more sexually explicit movies and magazines, voyeurism is quickly becoming extinct.
D) they have difficulty related to women and find peeping satisfies needs in a way that feels safe and powerful.

Accepted Answer

Voyeurs often have difficulty relating to women and find that peeping satisfies their needs in a way that feels safe and powerful, as it allows them to observe without direct interaction or rejection.

Question 18

Which of the following is cross-culturally universal?
A) acceptance of homosexuality
B) a distaste for extramarital sex
C) males value physical appearance more than females
D) attitudes towards premarital sex

Accepted Answer

Research in evolutionary psychology suggests that across cultures, males tend to place a higher value on physical appearance in potential mates compared to females, which is considered a cross-culturally universal trend.

Question 19

Research about sexuality is
A) abundant, although it is plagued by methodological problems.
B) surprisingly limited due to taboos and political controversies surrounding sexual topics.
C) one of the earliest areas of research in psychology.
D) limited because there are relatively few forms of abnormal sexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

Research about sexuality is surprisingly limited due to taboos and political controversies surrounding sexual topics.

Question 20

Julia has a shoe fetish-she is not able to enjoy sex unless her partner is wearing her shoes. She needs to be touching the shoes in order to achieve sexual gratification. She becomes aroused by the sight of her own shoes. What is unique about Julia's case of shoe fetishism?
A) Partners are usually not involved.
B) Female fetishists are rare.
C) Sexual dysfunction usually is seen in the fetishist.
D) Most fetishes involve animate objects.

Accepted Answer

Female fetishists are rare, as most documented cases of fetishism involve males.

Quiz 11: Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

The current most influential model of the cause of sexual orientation is

Gary finds himself sexually aroused by dressing in women's clothing. He sometimes steals the clothes from women and from stores. He has a wife and is happy in his marriage. Gary's most likely diagnosis is

The decision by APA to remove homosexuality from the DSM

To be diagnosed with a paraphilia, a person

Which of the following is true?

Based on a large survey, which of the following is a common difference found between men who had cross-dressed and those who had not?

Among psychoanalysts, homosexuality was first seen as ________, but later was seen as _ _.

What is the most common sexual offense reported to the police?

One of the reasons the Kinsey report is noteworthy in that it

Autogynephilia is

People with transvestic fetishism

Freud

Which of the following statements is true?

What is a paraphilia?

Sexual variants illustrate a theme in abnormal psychology better than any other category of disorder. Which theme?

When it comes to cross-cultural similarities and differences concerning sexual behavior, which of the following statements is accurate?

The most common theory about voyeurs is

Which of the following is cross-culturally universal?

Research about sexuality is

Julia has a shoe fetish-she is not able to enjoy sex unless her partner is wearing her shoes. She needs to be touching the shoes in order to achieve sexual gratification. She becomes aroused by the sight of her own shoes. What is unique about Julia's case of shoe fetishism?