The DSM-5 Combined Vaginismus and Dyspareunia into One Disorder

question 38

Multiple Choice

The DSM-5 combined Vaginismus and Dyspareunia into one disorder. One reason FOR and one reason AGAINST this proposed change is that:

• A) Aclinicians are not well-able to differentiate between the two; however, most women with Vaginismus demonstrate avoidance behaviours during the procedures of a study whereas the women with Dyspareunia do not
• B) there is overlap between features of the disorder; however, Vaginismus does not have a clear basis in anxiety as does Dyspareunia
• C) both disorders have a basis in anxiety; however only Vaginismus is typically present at the moment of orgasm whereas Dyspareunia dissipates with sexual response
• D) both disorders have a clear physical basis; however, their physical bases are different
• E) there is overlap in the physical correlates of the disorders; however, Dyspareunia does not have a clear basis in anxiety

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Materials Quantity Variance

The variance between the actual amount of materials utilized in manufacturing and the anticipated amount, multiplied by the established unit cost.

Raw Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost and the standard cost of raw materials used in production.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected amount of materials that should have been used, measured at the standard cost.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The deviation between the actual hours taken to produce a unit of output and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate.