Question 1

What is NOT True about sexual masochists?

Accepted Answer

A) Some cannot be sexually aroused unless they are bound, flogged, or humiliated. 
B) The majority of sexual masochists are female. 
C) Some masochists enjoy bondage. 
D) The name masochist was derived from an Austrian storyteller. 
A) Some cannot be sexually aroused unless they are bound, flogged, or humiliated. 
B) The majority of sexual masochists are female. 
C) Some masochists enjoy bondage. 
D) The name masochist was derived from an Austrian storyteller.

Question 2

Martin uses neckties to build an elaborate contraption. While he masturbates, he leans into a harness that puts pressure on the vessels in his neck. As he approaches orgasm, he increases the pressure to cut off oxygen to the brain. Martin's activity is typical of

Accepted Answer

A) hypoxyphilia. 
B) frotteurism. 
C) necrophilia. 
D) coprophilia. 
A) hypoxyphilia. 
B) frotteurism. 
C) necrophilia. 
D) coprophilia.

Question 3

Nick is being treated for his paraphilia by first becoming sexually aroused by imagining the paraphilic object. Next, just before orgasm, he is instructed to switch from the paraphilic imagery to culturally appropriate imagery, and he is instructed to orgasm while focusing on these images. The technique being used is called

Accepted Answer

A) social skills training. 
B) aversion therapy. 
C) orgasmic reconditioning. 
D) systematic desensitization. 
A) social skills training. 
B) aversion therapy. 
C) orgasmic reconditioning. 
D) systematic desensitization.

Question 4

There exist sadomasochistic subcultures in most large cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Frotteurism involves deriving sexual excitement and orgasm from being in the same room as the target of the paraphilia (usually an attractive woman).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The only paraphilia that is found with some degree of frequency in females is

Accepted Answer

A) necrophilia. 
B) masochism. 
C) exhibitionism. 
D) fetishism. 
A) necrophilia. 
B) masochism. 
C) exhibitionism. 
D) fetishism.

Question 7

The statistical approach to defining "normality" is based on the frequency of behavior that

Accepted Answer

A) the majority engages in. 
B) is valued within a particular culture. 
C) co-occurs with a mental illness. 
D) is sadistic. 
A) the majority engages in. 
B) is valued within a particular culture. 
C) co-occurs with a mental illness. 
D) is sadistic.

Question 8

Treatment for paraphilias tends to be most successful when the treatment begins because of

Accepted Answer

A) a court order. 
B) long-term impotency. 
C) self-distress. 
D) family demands. 
A) a court order. 
B) long-term impotency. 
C) self-distress. 
D) family demands.

Question 9

Describe and contrast the cognitive-behavioral and the sociological perspectives on paraphilia.

Accepted Answer

The cognitive-behavioral perspective on

Question 10

A recent study found what proportion of all college students in the U.S. had used the Internet for some kind of sexual purpose?

Accepted Answer

A) About one tenth 
B) About one third 
C) About half 
D) About three quarters 
A) About one tenth 
B) About one third 
C) About half 
D) About three quarters

Question 11

Deviance in sexual behaviors is defined in your text as all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) statistically infrequent. 
B) involving pain or humiliation. 
C) involving a persistent preference for nongenital sexual outlets. 
D) going against the religious or moral beliefs of a culture. 
A) statistically infrequent. 
B) involving pain or humiliation. 
C) involving a persistent preference for nongenital sexual outlets. 
D) going against the religious or moral beliefs of a culture.

Question 12

What would be the best way to respond if you are the victim of a flasher?

Accepted Answer

A) Show no reaction, walk away, and contact the police. 
B) Tell the flasher that his penis is tiny. 
C) Insult the flasher to get him to stop future behavior. 
D) Stop and directly confront the flasher in an angry tone of voice. 
A) Show no reaction, walk away, and contact the police. 
B) Tell the flasher that his penis is tiny. 
C) Insult the flasher to get him to stop future behavior. 
D) Stop and directly confront the flasher in an angry tone of voice.

Question 13

Briefly outline various theoretical perspectives that attempt to provide insight into the origins of paraphilias.

Accepted Answer

There are several theoretical perspectiv

Question 14

Voyeurs usually

Accepted Answer

A) prefer to be unseen when they do their secret watching. 
B) are turned on by being discovered by the police. 
C) are turned on by being discovered by the victim. 
D) never masturbate after the voyeurism. 
A) prefer to be unseen when they do their secret watching. 
B) are turned on by being discovered by the police. 
C) are turned on by being discovered by the victim. 
D) never masturbate after the voyeurism.

Question 15

Dr. Jimand believes that his client's exhibitionistic behavior stems from unconscious conflicts he has with his father and from his perceived fear of punishment for sexual thoughts. Dr. Jimand is most likely treating his client from a

Accepted Answer

A) psychoanalytical perspective. 
B) behavioral perspective. 
C) social learning theory perspective. 
D) biological perspective. 
A) psychoanalytical perspective. 
B) behavioral perspective. 
C) social learning theory perspective. 
D) biological perspective.

Question 16

Describe the type and the effectiveness of different treatments for paraphilias.

Accepted Answer

Paraphilias are a group of disorders cha

Question 17

Voyeurism typically begins

Accepted Answer

A) before the age of 15. 
B) in the mid 20s. 
C) in early 30s. 
D) after the age of 45. 
A) before the age of 15. 
B) in the mid 20s. 
C) in early 30s. 
D) after the age of 45.

Question 18

The erotic appeal of sadomasochistic activities seems to be most connected to

Accepted Answer

A) humiliation. 
B) pain. 
C) control or being controlled. 
D) childhood abuse. 
A) humiliation. 
B) pain. 
C) control or being controlled. 
D) childhood abuse.

Question 19

Which is a therapeutic technique in which paraphilic fantasies are paired with an aversive stimulus in a client's imagination?

Accepted Answer

A) Covert sensitization 
B) Desensitization 
C) Sexual arousal technique 
D) Modeling 
A) Covert sensitization 
B) Desensitization 
C) Sexual arousal technique 
D) Modeling

Question 20

Distinguish between a sadist and a masochist?

Accepted Answer

A sadist and a masochist are terms that

What is NOT True about sexual masochists?

Martin uses neckties to build an elaborate contraption. While he masturbates, he leans into a harness that puts pressure on the vessels in his neck. As he approaches orgasm, he increases the pressure to cut off oxygen to the brain. Martin's activity is typical of

There exist sadomasochistic subcultures in most large cities.

Frotteurism involves deriving sexual excitement and orgasm from being in the same room as the target of the paraphilia (usually an attractive woman).

The only paraphilia that is found with some degree of frequency in females is

The statistical approach to defining "normality" is based on the frequency of behavior that

Treatment for paraphilias tends to be most successful when the treatment begins because of

Describe and contrast the cognitive-behavioral and the sociological perspectives on paraphilia.

A recent study found what proportion of all college students in the U.S. had used the Internet for some kind of sexual purpose?

Deviance in sexual behaviors is defined in your text as all of the following, EXCEPT

What would be the best way to respond if you are the victim of a flasher?

Briefly outline various theoretical perspectives that attempt to provide insight into the origins of paraphilias.

Voyeurs usually

Dr. Jimand believes that his client's exhibitionistic behavior stems from unconscious conflicts he has with his father and from his perceived fear of punishment for sexual thoughts. Dr. Jimand is most likely treating his client from a

Describe the type and the effectiveness of different treatments for paraphilias.

Voyeurism typically begins

The erotic appeal of sadomasochistic activities seems to be most connected to

Which is a therapeutic technique in which paraphilic fantasies are paired with an aversive stimulus in a client's imagination?

Distinguish between a sadist and a masochist?

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods in Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender Differences

Attraction and Lovebinding Forces

Relationships and Communication

Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexual Coercion

Commercial Sex

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Exam 17: Atypical Sexual Variations

What is NOT True about sexual masochists?

Martin uses neckties to build an elaborate contraption. While he masturbates, he leans into a harness that puts pressure on the vessels in his neck. As he approaches orgasm, he increases the pressure to cut off oxygen to the brain. Martin's activity is typical of

There exist sadomasochistic subcultures in most large cities.

Frotteurism involves deriving sexual excitement and orgasm from being in the same room as the target of the paraphilia (usually an attractive woman).

The only paraphilia that is found with some degree of frequency in females is

The statistical approach to defining "normality" is based on the frequency of behavior that

Treatment for paraphilias tends to be most successful when the treatment begins because of

Describe and contrast the cognitive-behavioral and the sociological perspectives on paraphilia.

A recent study found what proportion of all college students in the U.S. had used the Internet for some kind of sexual purpose?

Deviance in sexual behaviors is defined in your text as all of the following, EXCEPT

What would be the best way to respond if you are the victim of a flasher?

Briefly outline various theoretical perspectives that attempt to provide insight into the origins of paraphilias.

Voyeurs usually

Dr. Jimand believes that his client's exhibitionistic behavior stems from unconscious conflicts he has with his father and from his perceived fear of punishment for sexual thoughts. Dr. Jimand is most likely treating his client from a

Describe the type and the effectiveness of different treatments for paraphilias.

Voyeurism typically begins

The erotic appeal of sadomasochistic activities seems to be most connected to

Which is a therapeutic technique in which paraphilic fantasies are paired with an aversive stimulus in a client's imagination?

Distinguish between a sadist and a masochist?

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods in Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender Differences

Attraction and Lovebinding Forces

Relationships and Communication

Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexual Coercion

Commercial Sex

Filters