Question 1

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 A

Question 2

What term is used to describe a person who becomes sexually aroused primarily from displaying his/her genitals, nudity, or sexuality to strangers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Voyeur 
B)  Hyposexual 
C)  Necrophiliac 
D)  Exhibitionist 
A)  Voyeur 
B)  Hyposexual 
C)  Necrophiliac 
D)  Exhibitionist D

Question 3

What has been found related to common paraphilia behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  They get in the way of forming relationships. 
B)  They cause legal trouble. 
C)  They come to dominate individuals' lives. 
D)  All of these 
A)  They get in the way of forming relationships. 
B)  They cause legal trouble. 
C)  They come to dominate individuals' lives. 
D)  All of these D

Question 4

What is the primary purpose behind the use of systematic desensitization in treatment for paraphilias?

Accepted Answer

A)  To produce shame about the paraphiliac behavior 
B)  To switch orgasmic responses to a more socially acceptable source 
C)  To create a sense of relaxation during intense arousing situations 
D)  To decrease the sex drive without the use of drugs 
A)  To produce shame about the paraphiliac behavior 
B)  To switch orgasmic responses to a more socially acceptable source 
C)  To create a sense of relaxation during intense arousing situations 
D)  To decrease the sex drive without the use of drugs

Question 5

What distinguishes a person who engages in group sex occasionally and a person who is classified with the paraphilia, troilism?

Accepted Answer

A)  For a troilist, group sex is the primary means of sexual arousal. 
B)  For a troilist, group sex always involves people the individual has just met. 
C)  For a troilist, group sex is only engaged in with people who are within their existing circle of friends. 
D)  For a troilist, group sex is done while also creating a home movie to watch later for arousal while masturbating. 
A)  For a troilist, group sex is the primary means of sexual arousal. 
B)  For a troilist, group sex always involves people the individual has just met. 
C)  For a troilist, group sex is only engaged in with people who are within their existing circle of friends. 
D)  For a troilist, group sex is done while also creating a home movie to watch later for arousal while masturbating.

Question 6

All of the following are characteristics of a typical sexual addict EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Single 
B)  Obsessed with masturbation 
C)  Views pornography 
D)  Participates in cybersex, sex with prostitutes, or multiple sexual affairs 
A)  Single 
B)  Obsessed with masturbation 
C)  Views pornography 
D)  Participates in cybersex, sex with prostitutes, or multiple sexual affairs

Question 7

Hypersexuality is to hyposexuality as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Short is to tall 
B)  A lot is to a little 
C)  Height is to weight 
D)  Environment is to heredity 
A)  Short is to tall 
B)  A lot is to a little 
C)  Height is to weight 
D)  Environment is to heredity

Question 8

Laura recently applied for a new job at a funeral home and also has recurring fantasies of sex with a female corpse. Laura is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Necrophiliac 
B)  Frotteur 
C)  Voyeur 
D)  Nymphomaniac 
A)  Necrophiliac 
B)  Frotteur 
C)  Voyeur 
D)  Nymphomaniac

Question 9

All people who sexually abuse children are also considered pedophiles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sadomasochism always includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain 
B)  Humiliation 
C)  Bondage 
D)  A consensual exchange of power 
A)  Pain 
B)  Humiliation 
C)  Bondage 
D)  A consensual exchange of power

Question 11

What was one of the earliest treatments for paraphilias?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dipping the genitals in boiling water 
B)  Isolation away from the community 
C)  Prison 
D)  Castration 
A)  Dipping the genitals in boiling water 
B)  Isolation away from the community 
C)  Prison 
D)  Castration

Question 12

Most paraphiliacs are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Married with healthy sexual lives. 
B)  Of above-average intelligence. 
C)  Over 40 years old. 
D)  Men. 
A)  Married with healthy sexual lives. 
B)  Of above-average intelligence. 
C)  Over 40 years old. 
D)  Men.

Question 13

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 to day 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 to day 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 14

A person who occasionally fantasizes about watching other people have sex would likely be classified as a paraphiliac.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What types of drug therapy have shown some success with treating paraphilias?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testosterone-suppressing drugs and antidepressants 
B)  Mood stabilizers and drugs commonly used for preventing seizures 
C)  Antidepressants and mood stabilizers 
D)  Blood pressure drugs and attention deficit medications 
A)  Testosterone-suppressing drugs and antidepressants 
B)  Mood stabilizers and drugs commonly used for preventing seizures 
C)  Antidepressants and mood stabilizers 
D)  Blood pressure drugs and attention deficit medications

Question 16

While people are more likely to celebrate individual and cultural differences in most aspects of human life, people are less tolerant of sexual diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements best describes most S&M encounters?

Accepted Answer

A)  They involve mostly impulsive behaviors and no one receives lasting harm. 
B)  They involve mostly impulsive behaviors in which someone is typically injured. 
C)  They involve planned out behaviors and no one receives lasting harm. 
D)  They involve planned out behaviors in which someone is typically injured. 
A)  They involve mostly impulsive behaviors and no one receives lasting harm. 
B)  They involve mostly impulsive behaviors in which someone is typically injured. 
C)  They involve planned out behaviors and no one receives lasting harm. 
D)  They involve planned out behaviors in which someone is typically injured.

Question 18

What tends to be the primary factor in creating arousal for an exhibitionist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nudity 
B)  Being in a public setting 
C)  Lack of consent 
D)  Gender of the victim 
A)  Nudity 
B)  Being in a public setting 
C)  Lack of consent 
D)  Gender of the victim

Question 19

Explain Carne's treatment methods and the four cycles of sexual addiction.

Accepted Answer

Carne's treatment methods for sexual add

Question 20

What is significant about Megan's Law?

Accepted Answer

A)  It mandates that every community have access to information about sex offenders living there. 
B)  It provides funds for community watch programs designed to discourage pedophiles. 
C)  It limits the kind of work that a sex offender can participate in. 
D)  It sets mandatory sentencing guidelines for perpetrators of childhood sexual abuse. 
A)  It mandates that every community have access to information about sex offenders living there. 
B)  It provides funds for community watch programs designed to discourage pedophiles. 
C)  It limits the kind of work that a sex offender can participate in. 
D)  It sets mandatory sentencing guidelines for perpetrators of childhood sexual abuse.

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

What term is used to describe a person who becomes sexually aroused primarily from displaying his/her genitals, nudity, or sexuality to strangers?

What has been found related to common paraphilia behaviors?

What is the primary purpose behind the use of systematic desensitization in treatment for paraphilias?

What distinguishes a person who engages in group sex occasionally and a person who is classified with the paraphilia, troilism?

All of the following are characteristics of a typical sexual addict EXCEPT:

Hypersexuality is to hyposexuality as:

Laura recently applied for a new job at a funeral home and also has recurring fantasies of sex with a female corpse. Laura is a:

All people who sexually abuse children are also considered pedophiles.

Sadomasochism always includes:

What was one of the earliest treatments for paraphilias?

Most paraphiliacs are:

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

A person who occasionally fantasizes about watching other people have sex would likely be classified as a paraphiliac.

What types of drug therapy have shown some success with treating paraphilias?

While people are more likely to celebrate individual and cultural differences in most aspects of human life, people are less tolerant of sexual diversity.

Which of the following statements best describes most S&M encounters?

What tends to be the primary factor in creating arousal for an exhibitionist?

Explain Carne's treatment methods and the four cycles of sexual addiction.

What is significant about Megan's Law?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

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Communication: Enriching Your 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

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Sexual Orientation

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Challenges to Sexual Functioning

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Exam 16: Varieties of Sexual Expression

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

What term is used to describe a person who becomes sexually aroused primarily from displaying his/her genitals, nudity, or sexuality to strangers?

What has been found related to common paraphilia behaviors?

What is the primary purpose behind the use of systematic desensitization in treatment for paraphilias?

What distinguishes a person who engages in group sex occasionally and a person who is classified with the paraphilia, troilism?

All of the following are characteristics of a typical sexual addict EXCEPT:

Hypersexuality is to hyposexuality as:

Laura recently applied for a new job at a funeral home and also has recurring fantasies of sex with a female corpse. Laura is a:

All people who sexually abuse children are also considered pedophiles.

Sadomasochism always includes:

What was one of the earliest treatments for paraphilias?

Most paraphiliacs are:

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

A person who occasionally fantasizes about watching other people have sex would likely be classified as a paraphiliac.

What types of drug therapy have shown some success with treating paraphilias?

While people are more likely to celebrate individual and cultural differences in most aspects of human life, people are less tolerant of sexual diversity.

Which of the following statements best describes most S&M encounters?

What tends to be the primary factor in creating arousal for an exhibitionist?

Explain Carne's treatment methods and the four cycles of sexual addiction.

What is significant about Megan's Law?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication: Enriching Your 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 HIV/AIDS

Power and Sexual Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

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