Chapter 12: Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Chapter 12: Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below 

 

Chapter 12: Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

 

Multiple-Choice Questions

 

12.1-1. Sexual variants illustrate a theme in abnormal psychology better than any other category of disorder. Which theme?

1. The importance of stressors as the cause of disorder
2. The impact of disorder on one’s occupational and social adjustment
3. The difficulty in defining the boundaries of normal and abnormal
4. The role of neurotransmitters in controlling thought and behavior

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 12.1-1

Page Ref: 405

Topic: Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Skill: Conceptual

Answer: c. The difficulty in defining the boundaries of normal and abnormal

 

12.1-2. What is unique about some of the disorders described as sexual variants?

1. They cause discomfort to the individual with the disorder.
2. They usually make others uncomfortable.
3. They do not cause harm.
4. Comorbid diagnoses are rare.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 12.1-2

Page Ref: 405

Topic: Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Skill: Conceptual

Answer: c. They do not cause harm.

 

12.1-3. Research about sexuality is

1. one of the earliest areas of research in psychology.
2. limited because there are relatively few forms of abnormal sexual behavior.
3. surprisingly limited due to taboos and political controversies surrounding sexual topics.
4. abundant, although it is plagued by methodological problems.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 12.1-3

Page Ref: 405

Topic: Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Skill: Factual

Answer: c. surprisingly limited due to taboos and political controversies surrounding sexual topics.

 

12.1-4. Which of the following is cross-culturally universal?

1. Acceptance of homosexuality as an alternative lifestyle
2. Attitudes toward premarital sex
3. a distaste for extramarital sex between consenting adults
4. Males value physical appearance in partners more than females

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 12.1-4

Page Ref: 406

Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards

Skill: Factual

Answer: d. Males value physical appearance in partners more than females

 

12.1-5. Which of the following statements is true?

1. Sexual practices and standards are constantly evolving.
2. Over time, all cultures develop more liberal attitudes toward sex.
3. There is little that is considered “taboo” in modern society.
4. Monogamy is a dated concept.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 12.1-5

Page Ref: 406

Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards

Skill: Conceptual

Answer: a. Sexual practices and standards are constantly evolving.

 

12.1-6. Which of the following is true?

1. People tend to be envious of sexual nonconformists.
2. Attitudes about what is sexually “normal” have stayed surprisingly the same over time.
3. People tend to believe their current sexual standards are correct and to be intolerant of nonconformists.
4. Attitudes about what is sexually “normal” are extremely consistent across cultures.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 12.1-6

Page Ref: 406

Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards

Skill: Factual

Answer: c. People tend to believe their current sexual standards are correct and to be intolerant of nonconformists.

 

12.1-7. When it comes to cross-cultural similarities and differences concerning sexual behavior, which of the following statements is accurate?

1. Taboos on sex between close relatives are found in all known cultures.
2. Only in Western societies do men place greater emphasis on a partner’s attractiveness.
3. In a specific culture, sexual attitudes and practices tend to be quite stable over hundreds of years.
4. In most cultures, people are highly tolerant of sexual nonconformity.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 12.1-7

Page Ref: 406

Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards

Skill: Factual

Answer: a. Taboos on sex between close relatives are found in all known cultures.

 

12.1-8. “Semen is responsible for masculine characteristics such as beard growth and for general physical and sexual vigor. Therefore, wasting semen through masturbation and patronizing prostitutes is damaging to the nervous system” This statement best illustrates the ________ theory of sexual behavior.

1. degeneracy
2. psychoanalytic
3. abstinence
4. disease

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 12.1-8

Page Ref: 406

Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Case 1:

Degeneracy and Abstinence Theory

Skill: Applied

Answer: a. degeneracy

 

12.1-9. According to abstinence theory, which of the following is necessary for health?

1. Healthy food.
2. Intellectual stimulation.
3. Exercising 7 days a week.
4. Sexual intercourse 3 to 5 times per week.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 12.1-9

Page Ref: 406

Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Case 1:

Degeneracy and Abstinence Theory

Skill: Factual

Answer: a. Healthy food.

 

12.1-10. According to Dr. Kellogg, what treatment should be used as a last resort when a boy persistently exhibits weakness, signs of consumption, and mock piety?

1. A diet of mainly cereal and nuts
2. Vigorous exercise
3. Circumcision without anesthesia
4. Carbolic acid application

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 12.1-10

Page Ref: 406

Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Case 1:

Degeneracy and Abstinence Theory

Skill: Applied

Answer: c. Circumcision without anesthesia

 

12.1-11. Kellogg’s cornflakes were designed to be anti-masturbation food because it was believed that

1. eating meat increased sexual desire.
2. the amount of time it took to eat them would help distract people from sexual interests.
3. the effort it took to eat them would make people too tired to be interested in sex.
4. cereals and grains caused impotence.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 12.1-11

Page Ref: 406-407

Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Case 1:

Degeneracy and Abstinence Theory

Skill: Factual

Answer: a. eating meat increased sexual desire.

 

12.1-12. It was once believed that masturbation caused

1. infertility.
2. insanity.
3. narcissism.
4. schizophrenia.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 12.1-12

Page Ref: 407

Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Case 1:

Degeneracy and Abstinence Theory

Skill: Factual

Answer: b. insanity.