Question 1

Some medical and sexuality texts still categorize certain kinds of behavior as _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  regularity 
B)  sexual deviance 
C)  normality 
D)  conformity 
A)  regularity 
B)  sexual deviance 
C)  normality 
D)  conformity

Question 2

Which of the following statements is descriptive of individuals with a fetish?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most people with a fetish are women. 
B)  People are generally open in talking about their fetish. 
C)  A person with a fetish often has difficulty connecting interpersonally with his/her partner. 
D)  People with a fetish have a specific object of preference but may or may not be dependent on that object for arousal. 
A)  Most people with a fetish are women. 
B)  People are generally open in talking about their fetish. 
C)  A person with a fetish often has difficulty connecting interpersonally with his/her partner. 
D)  People with a fetish have a specific object of preference but may or may not be dependent on that object for arousal.

Question 3

A person who derives sexual arousal and gratification simply from looking at naked children would be classified ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  as a pedophile 
B)  as a necrophile 
C)  as a troilist 
D)  None of these because the person does not physically touch the child. 
A)  as a pedophile 
B)  as a necrophile 
C)  as a troilist 
D)  None of these because the person does not physically touch the child.

Question 4

In which theory does a person masturbate to a conventional fantasy and then right away masturbate again to the undesirable fantasy?

Accepted Answer

A)  satiation therapy 
B)  systematic desensitization 
C)  orgasmic reconditioning 
D)  drug therapy 
A)  satiation therapy 
B)  systematic desensitization 
C)  orgasmic reconditioning 
D)  drug therapy

Question 5

People who have more information and knowledge about sadomasochistic behavior typically have more positive attitudes toward it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Striking a partner usually by whipping is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dominance 
B)  submission 
C)  flagellation 
D)  None of these are correct. 
A)  dominance 
B)  submission 
C)  flagellation 
D)  None of these are correct.

Question 7

________ describes the passive role in sadomasochistic sexuality.

Accepted Answer

A)  dominant 
B)  submissive 
C)  flagellation 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  dominant 
B)  submissive 
C)  flagellation 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 8

A psychological disorder in which a person experiences recurrent and persistent thoughts that are inappropriate, and that causes marked anxiety and repetitive behavior, is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic desensitization 
B)  satiation therapy 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D)  orgasmic reconditioning 
A)  systematic desensitization 
B)  satiation therapy 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D)  orgasmic reconditioning

Question 9

All people who sexually abuse children are also considered pedophiles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What theory reflects the concept that an exhibitionist exposes himself to prove his masculinity and evoke a fear response?

Accepted Answer

A)  biological 
B)  psychoanalytic 
C)  developmental 
D)  behavioral 
A)  biological 
B)  psychoanalytic 
C)  developmental 
D)  behavioral

Question 11

Which disorder can cause significant social and/or occupational distress?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual masochism 
B)  sadism 
C)  fetishistic disorder 
D)  sexual sadism disorder 
A)  sexual masochism 
B)  sadism 
C)  fetishistic disorder 
D)  sexual sadism disorder

Question 12

Any sex session involving multiple partners, typically witnessed by others is troilism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is a common characteristic that differentiates female pedophiles from male pedophiles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Females are more likely to have prior criminal records. 
B)  Females are more likely to have been abused as children. 
C)  Females are more likely to have psychiatric disorders. 
D)  Females are more likely to commit lower level offenses. 
A)  Females are more likely to have prior criminal records. 
B)  Females are more likely to have been abused as children. 
C)  Females are more likely to have psychiatric disorders. 
D)  Females are more likely to commit lower level offenses.

Question 14

All of the following statements are true regarding typical BDSM practices EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  BDSM encounters include what is called a "safe word" to be used to stop the role play or when the submissive partner reaches his/her limit. 
B)  People who engage in BDSM may do so as an occasional diversion from their day‐today sexual activities or incorporate it into their overall lifestyle. 
C)  The majority of people who engage in BDSM behaviors have been found to suffer from one or more psychological disorders. 
D)  People who engage in BDSM behaviors are a diverse group, including gays, lesbians, and heterosexuals. 
A)  BDSM encounters include what is called a "safe word" to be used to stop the role play or when the submissive partner reaches his/her limit. 
B)  People who engage in BDSM may do so as an occasional diversion from their day‐today sexual activities or incorporate it into their overall lifestyle. 
C)  The majority of people who engage in BDSM behaviors have been found to suffer from one or more psychological disorders. 
D)  People who engage in BDSM behaviors are a diverse group, including gays, lesbians, and heterosexuals.

Question 15

What is a dominatrix?

Accepted Answer

A)  a woman who takes the dominant role in bondage and discipline behaviors with male submissives 
B)  a woman who takes the dominant role in bondage and discipline behaviors with male or female submissives 
C)  a woman who takes the dominant role in bondage and discipline behaviors with female submissives 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  a woman who takes the dominant role in bondage and discipline behaviors with male submissives 
B)  a woman who takes the dominant role in bondage and discipline behaviors with male or female submissives 
C)  a woman who takes the dominant role in bondage and discipline behaviors with female submissives 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 16

What is the term for experiencing sexual arousal from the physical or psychological suffering of another person?

Accepted Answer

A)  nymphomania 
B)  sadism 
C)  exhibitionism 
D)  masochism 
A)  nymphomania 
B)  sadism 
C)  exhibitionism 
D)  masochism

Question 17

Describe societal influences on Americans' attitudes about sex. What are some of the key influences? How have attitudes changed in the past 10, 20, or 30 years? Will attitudes continue to become more open over time, or is there a "cutoff" point for some behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Media imagery through TV, film, and adve

Question 18

What is another name often used to refer to the sadomasochistic subculture?

Accepted Answer

A)  kink 
B)  whip 
C)  cuffs 
D)  doms 
A)  kink 
B)  whip 
C)  cuffs 
D)  doms

Question 19

What theory emphasizes the importance of movies, TV, and other media in the development of paraphilias?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic 
B)  behavioral 
C)  developmental 
D)  sociological 
A)  psychoanalytic 
B)  behavioral 
C)  developmental 
D)  sociological

Question 20

People who are identified as paraphiliacs tend to have characteristics that make them a very homogenous group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Some medical and sexuality texts still categorize certain kinds of behavior as _____________.

Which of the following statements is descriptive of individuals with a fetish?

A person who derives sexual arousal and gratification simply from looking at naked children would be classified ____________________.

In which theory does a person masturbate to a conventional fantasy and then right away masturbate again to the undesirable fantasy?

People who have more information and knowledge about sadomasochistic behavior typically have more positive attitudes toward it.

Striking a partner usually by whipping is known as _________.

________ describes the passive role in sadomasochistic sexuality.

A psychological disorder in which a person experiences recurrent and persistent thoughts that are inappropriate, and that causes marked anxiety and repetitive behavior, is known as:

All people who sexually abuse children are also considered pedophiles.

What theory reflects the concept that an exhibitionist exposes himself to prove his masculinity and evoke a fear response?

Which disorder can cause significant social and/or occupational distress?

Any sex session involving multiple partners, typically witnessed by others is troilism.

What is a common characteristic that differentiates female pedophiles from male pedophiles?

All of the following statements are true regarding typical BDSM practices EXCEPT:

What is a dominatrix?

What is the term for experiencing sexual arousal from the physical or psychological suffering of another person?

Describe societal influences on Americans' attitudes about sex. What are some of the key influences? How have attitudes changed in the past 10, 20, or 30 years? Will attitudes continue to become more open over time, or is there a "cutoff" point for some behaviors?

What is another name often used to refer to the sadomasochistic subculture?

What theory emphasizes the importance of movies, TV, and other media in the development of paraphilias?

People who are identified as paraphiliacs tend to have characteristics that make them a very homogenous group.

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Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

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Exam 16: Varieties of Sexual Expression

Some medical and sexuality texts still categorize certain kinds of behavior as _____________.

Which of the following statements is descriptive of individuals with a fetish?

A person who derives sexual arousal and gratification simply from looking at naked children would be classified ____________________.

In which theory does a person masturbate to a conventional fantasy and then right away masturbate again to the undesirable fantasy?

People who have more information and knowledge about sadomasochistic behavior typically have more positive attitudes toward it.

Striking a partner usually by whipping is known as _________.

________ describes the passive role in sadomasochistic sexuality.

A psychological disorder in which a person experiences recurrent and persistent thoughts that are inappropriate, and that causes marked anxiety and repetitive behavior, is known as:

All people who sexually abuse children are also considered pedophiles.

What theory reflects the concept that an exhibitionist exposes himself to prove his masculinity and evoke a fear response?

Which disorder can cause significant social and/or occupational distress?

Any sex session involving multiple partners, typically witnessed by others is troilism.

What is a common characteristic that differentiates female pedophiles from male pedophiles?

All of the following statements are true regarding typical BDSM practices EXCEPT:

What is a dominatrix?

What is the term for experiencing sexual arousal from the physical or psychological suffering of another person?

Describe societal influences on Americans' attitudes about sex. What are some of the key influences? How have attitudes changed in the past 10, 20, or 30 years? Will attitudes continue to become more open over time, or is there a "cutoff" point for some behaviors?

What is another name often used to refer to the sadomasochistic subculture?

What theory emphasizes the importance of movies, TV, and other media in the development of paraphilias?

People who are identified as paraphiliacs tend to have characteristics that make them a very homogenous group.

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Power and Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

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