Chapter 1. Scientific American Psychology: Dr. Buehler, In Her Own Words

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Scientific American: Psychology

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1.1 Check Your Understanding

1. Dr. Buehler notes that while she was growing up a particular social “event” impacted the course of her career. What was this historical event?

The invention of hormone pills

Laws passed that made homosexual activities illegal in the United States

The publication of the Kinsey studies on human sexual behaviors

The sexual revolution

Correct.

Incorrect.

2. How did Dr. Buehler’s instructors and classmates in graduate school respond to her queries about the sex lives of clients?

They were very jealous that she could ask these questions, since she was raised in a culture with sexual freedom and they were not.

They were very uncomfortable with the topic since nobody talked about it very much.

They were amazed that a woman would ask such questions in a public setting like a classroom.

They were relieved because they too had the same questions but were reluctant to ask them.

Correct.

Incorrect.

3. Which of the following represents the majority – around 60% - of Dr. Buehler’s client base?

Couples

Homosexuals

People who are court ordered for sexual offenses

Individuals

Correct.

Incorrect.

4. Dr. Buehler suggests that one of the key challenges for both her clients and for other people to have “good sex” is what?

Improved communication about sex

More realistic expectations with regard to what “good sex” is

Less adherence to social standards about sex

More sex within marriage and less ‘casual’ sex.

Correct.

Incorrect.

5. Dr. Buehler notes that in order for a person to call themselves a sex therapist, several things are needed. Which of the following is not one of those criteria?

Appropriate amount of education

Correct types of training

Certification from AASECT (The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists)

A specific number of hours of supervision

Correct.

Incorrect.