Exam 14: Paraphilias: Atypical Sexual Behaviors

Ben's paraphilia involves an attraction to elderly people.He has recently found a new job in an elderly community and knows he may be at risk of acting on his paraphilia.If he did act on his paraphilia, it would be referred to as gerontophilia.

(True/False)

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Question 61

What we now know is that people are born with particular sexual eccentricities.

(True/False)

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Question 62

The use of spy cameras and "web cams" are examples of high-tech devices used by ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 63

All of the following paraphilias would be considered victimless except ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 64

The difference between sexual sadism and sexual masochism is that in the latter ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 65

In terms of treatment effectiveness, all of the following are true except ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 66

A "peeping Tom" is another name for ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 67

________ refers to an obsessive preoccupation and compulsive need for sexual activity.

(Short Answer)

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Question 68

According to the text, it is fairly easy, using a few simple criteria, to analyze a particular behavior to see if it is likely to be a paraphilia.

(True/False)

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Question 69

Describe treatment approaches for paraphilias discussed in the textbook.

(Essay)

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Question 70

The compulsive component of Joe's paraphilia is manifested in his inability to stop the undesirable behavior.

(True/False)

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Question 71

Discuss what is known about the more common nonvictimizing paraphilias.

(Essay)

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Question 72

A case presented from the 1886 book Psychopathia Sexualis involved a fetish in which a man was sexually aroused by a ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 73

Calvin is sexually aroused watching his partner undress prior to sex, going to clubs with sex shows, or watching sexually explicit videos; this would qualify as voyeurism.

(True/False)

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Question 74

According to the text, it is unclear whether or not David's particular paraphilic behavior of ________ is considered to be victimizing or victimless.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 75

Most transvestites are ________ males.

(Short Answer)

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Question 76

Due to the ethical issues involved, psychotherapy is less likely to involve ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 77

The paraphilias are considered in the context of two categories, those that ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 78

The belief by those who try autoerotic asphyxiation is that oxygen deprivation enhances arousal and orgasm sensations during masturbation - but the reality is that there is no connection.

(True/False)

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Question 79

Describe the five most common victimizing paraphilias.

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Ben's paraphilia involves an attraction to elderly people.He has recently found a new job in an elderly community and knows he may be at risk of acting on his paraphilia.If he did act on his paraphilia, it would be referred to as gerontophilia.

What we now know is that people are born with particular sexual eccentricities.

The use of spy cameras and "web cams" are examples of high-tech devices used by ________.

All of the following paraphilias would be considered victimless except ________.

The difference between sexual sadism and sexual masochism is that in the latter ________.

In terms of treatment effectiveness, all of the following are true except ________.

A "peeping Tom" is another name for ________.

________ refers to an obsessive preoccupation and compulsive need for sexual activity.

According to the text, it is fairly easy, using a few simple criteria, to analyze a particular behavior to see if it is likely to be a paraphilia.

Describe treatment approaches for paraphilias discussed in the textbook.

The compulsive component of Joe's paraphilia is manifested in his inability to stop the undesirable behavior.

Discuss what is known about the more common nonvictimizing paraphilias.

A case presented from the 1886 book Psychopathia Sexualis involved a fetish in which a man was sexually aroused by a ________.

Calvin is sexually aroused watching his partner undress prior to sex, going to clubs with sex shows, or watching sexually explicit videos; this would qualify as voyeurism.

According to the text, it is unclear whether or not David's particular paraphilic behavior of ________ is considered to be victimizing or victimless.

Most transvestites are ________ males.

Due to the ethical issues involved, psychotherapy is less likely to involve ________.

The paraphilias are considered in the context of two categories, those that ________.

The belief by those who try autoerotic asphyxiation is that oxygen deprivation enhances arousal and orgasm sensations during masturbation - but the reality is that there is no connection.

Describe the five most common victimizing paraphilias.

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