Question 1

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 2

Throughout history, all forms of pedophilia have been considered unacceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the DSM‐5, transvestic disorder diagnosis is limited to heterosexual men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A person derives sexual arousal and gratification simply from looking at naked children. How would this person 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 5

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.

Question 6

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 7

Define paraphilia, and explain the essential features of a paraphilia as determined by the DSM.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define paraphilia, and explain the essential features...

Question 8

Sexual behaviors are usually categorized as normal or abnormal based on the current scientific research findings of that time period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of these people would likely be diagnosed with a paraphiliac disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Randi, age 25, female, who has had fantasies about being forced to have sex with various people since she was 17 
B)  Jake, age 29, male, who has engaged in sexual encounters with partners who enjoy being whipped, spanked, and tied up since becoming sexually active 3 years ago 
C)  Jim, age 32, male, who is sexually aroused by watching women undress in dressing rooms. He has been doing this for a year and recently installed video recording devices in the dressing rooms at a local store. 
D)  All of these 
A)  Randi, age 25, female, who has had fantasies about being forced to have sex with various people since she was 17 
B)  Jake, age 29, male, who has engaged in sexual encounters with partners who enjoy being whipped, spanked, and tied up since becoming sexually active 3 years ago 
C)  Jim, age 32, male, who is sexually aroused by watching women undress in dressing rooms. He has been doing this for a year and recently installed video recording devices in the dressing rooms at a local store. 
D)  All of these

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is one problem with past research on paraphilias?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of the research has been done with clinical and incarcerated sample individuals, which are not representative of the general population. 
B)  Most of the research occurred before 1950; therefore it is not generalizable to today's population. 
C)  Most of the research has focused only on non‐consenting paraphilias thus not giving a broad overview of the range of paraphilias that exist. 
D)  Most of the research has been done with people who were voluntarily seeking treatment for their paraphilia, thus creating volunteer bias in the findings. 
A)  Most of the research has been done with clinical and incarcerated sample individuals, which are not representative of the general population. 
B)  Most of the research occurred before 1950; therefore it is not generalizable to today's population. 
C)  Most of the research has focused only on non‐consenting paraphilias thus not giving a broad overview of the range of paraphilias that exist. 
D)  Most of the research has been done with people who were voluntarily seeking treatment for their paraphilia, thus creating volunteer bias in the findings.

Question 12

People with fetishes are typically more open about their sexuality than people without a fetish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Choose any two paraphilias, and differentiate between a behavioral and sociological explanation for it.

Accepted Answer

One paraphilia that can be examined is e

Question 14

What term is used in relation to becoming sexually aroused by non‐human objects or nongenitalbody parts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fetish 
B)  Sadism 
C)  Voyeurism 
D)  Nymphomania 
A)  Fetish 
B)  Sadism 
C)  Voyeurism 
D)  Nymphomania

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Are single 
B)  Are obsessed with masturbation 
C)  View pornography 
D)  Participate in cybersex, sex with prostitutes, or multiple sexual affairs 
A)  Are single 
B)  Are obsessed with masturbation 
C)  View pornography 
D)  Participate in cybersex, sex with prostitutes, or multiple sexual affairs

Question 16

Many sexual behaviors previously considered abnormal are considered acceptable in today's society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain the controversy behind the concept of sexual addiction. Make sure to reference your text.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the controversy behind the concept of...

Question 18

What was one purpose of the "North American Man‐Boy Love Association" (NAMBLA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Advocate for tougher penalties for child molesters 
B)  Advocate for sex offender registry laws 
C)  Supporting the abolishment of celibacy rules for priests 
D)  Supporting the abolishment of age‐of‐consent laws 
A)  Advocate for tougher penalties for child molesters 
B)  Advocate for sex offender registry laws 
C)  Supporting the abolishment of celibacy rules for priests 
D)  Supporting the abolishment of age‐of‐consent laws

Question 19

What is a possible reason castration may not be effective in treating paraphilias?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases the levels of sex hormones produced by the brain which could lead to an increased sex drive. 
B)  It creates frustration in the individual which leads to more acting out of his/her paraphilia. 
C)  Crimes related to sex tend to be about aggression rather than sexuality. 
D)  Paraphilias are related to the emotional bonds a person forms with others they share these behaviors with, and castration would not reduce those emotions. 
A)  It increases the levels of sex hormones produced by the brain which could lead to an increased sex drive. 
B)  It creates frustration in the individual which leads to more acting out of his/her paraphilia. 
C)  Crimes related to sex tend to be about aggression rather than sexuality. 
D)  Paraphilias are related to the emotional bonds a person forms with others they share these behaviors with, and castration would not reduce those emotions.

Question 20

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

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

Throughout history, all forms of pedophilia have been considered unacceptable.

In the DSM‐5, transvestic disorder diagnosis is limited to heterosexual men.

A person derives sexual arousal and gratification simply from looking at naked children. How would this person be classified?

What is significant about Megan's Law?

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

Define paraphilia, and explain the essential features of a paraphilia as determined by the DSM.

Sexual behaviors are usually categorized as normal or abnormal based on the current scientific research findings of that time period.

Which of these people would likely be diagnosed with a paraphiliac disorder?

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

What is one problem with past research on paraphilias?

People with fetishes are typically more open about their sexuality than people without a fetish.

Choose any two paraphilias, and differentiate between a behavioral and sociological explanation for it.

What term is used in relation to becoming sexually aroused by non‐human objects or nongenitalbody parts?

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

Many sexual behaviors previously considered abnormal are considered acceptable in today's society.

Explain the controversy behind the concept of sexual addiction. Make sure to reference your text.

What was one purpose of the "North American Man‐Boy Love Association" (NAMBLA)?

What is a possible reason castration may not be effective in treating paraphilias?

What was one of the earliest treatments for paraphilias?

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

Throughout history, all forms of pedophilia have been considered unacceptable.

In the DSM‐5, transvestic disorder diagnosis is limited to heterosexual men.

A person derives sexual arousal and gratification simply from looking at naked children. How would this person be classified?

What is significant about Megan's Law?

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

Define paraphilia, and explain the essential features of a paraphilia as determined by the DSM.

Sexual behaviors are usually categorized as normal or abnormal based on the current scientific research findings of that time period.

Which of these people would likely be diagnosed with a paraphiliac disorder?

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

What is one problem with past research on paraphilias?

People with fetishes are typically more open about their sexuality than people without a fetish.

Choose any two paraphilias, and differentiate between a behavioral and sociological explanation for it.

What term is used in relation to becoming sexually aroused by non‐human objects or nongenitalbody parts?

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

Many sexual behaviors previously considered abnormal are considered acceptable in today's society.

Explain the controversy behind the concept of sexual addiction. Make sure to reference your text.

What was one purpose of the "North American Man‐Boy Love Association" (NAMBLA)?

What is a possible reason castration may not be effective in treating paraphilias?

What was one of the earliest treatments for paraphilias?

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

Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

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