Question 1

Experiencing urges or having fantasies involving sexual contact with animals is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) frotteurism. 
B) bestiality. 
C) animophilia. 
D) zoophilia. 
A) frotteurism. 
B) bestiality. 
C) animophilia. 
D) zoophilia.

Question 2

Some theorists have proposed that sexual masochism might provide temporary relief from

Accepted Answer

A) being seen as a sexual object. 
B) both painful and pleasant sexual sensations. 
C) repressed anger. 
D) the responsibilities of independent selfhood. 
A) being seen as a sexual object. 
B) both painful and pleasant sexual sensations. 
C) repressed anger. 
D) the responsibilities of independent selfhood.

Question 3

Describe the different treatment techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy that have been used to treat paraphilias.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has b

Question 4

Which is NOT a technique used in cognitive-behavioral therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Covert sensitization 
B) Aversion therapy 
C) Desensitization 
D) Sexual arousal sensitization 
A) Covert sensitization 
B) Aversion therapy 
C) Desensitization 
D) Sexual arousal sensitization

Question 5

Paraphilias may represent a type of

Accepted Answer

A) depression. 
B) gender disorder. 
C) gender dysphoria. 
D) sexual compulsion. 
A) depression. 
B) gender disorder. 
C) gender dysphoria. 
D) sexual compulsion.

Question 6

What is the typical "profile" of a transvestite?

Accepted Answer

A) They are generally single, transsexual males. 
B) They are generally single, homosexual males. 
C) They are generally married, heterosexual males. 
D) They are homosexual males who suffer from gender dysphoria. 
A) They are generally single, transsexual males. 
B) They are generally single, homosexual males. 
C) They are generally married, heterosexual males. 
D) They are homosexual males who suffer from gender dysphoria.

Question 7

Describe recent research findings on "cybersex addiction."

Accepted Answer

Recent research on cybersex addiction ha

Question 8

Exhibitionists are almost always

Accepted Answer

A) males. 
B) transvestites. 
C) masochists. 
D) voyeurs. 
A) males. 
B) transvestites. 
C) masochists. 
D) voyeurs.

Question 9

The typical exhibitionist is

Accepted Answer

A) older, single, and sexually immature. 
B) older, happily married, and sexually over-expressive. 
C) young, shy, and lacking in social skills. 
D) young, angry, and mature. 
A) older, single, and sexually immature. 
B) older, happily married, and sexually over-expressive. 
C) young, shy, and lacking in social skills. 
D) young, angry, and mature.

Question 10

Being sexually turned on by the thought of or the actual behavior of having sex with dead people is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) urophilia. 
B) corpsephilia. 
C) gerontophilia. 
D) necrophilia. 
A) urophilia. 
B) corpsephilia. 
C) gerontophilia. 
D) necrophilia.

Question 11

Larry is sexually aroused by women's nylon hosiery. What type of paraphilia does he have?

Accepted Answer

A) Pedophilia 
B) Fetishism 
C) Partialism 
D) Exhibitionism 
A) Pedophilia 
B) Fetishism 
C) Partialism 
D) Exhibitionism

Question 12

Some brutal rapes involve sexual sadism (although most sexual sadists do not victimize
nonconsenting individuals).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe an atypical sexual variation where people are aroused by exposing themselves to strangers.

Accepted Answer

The atypical sexual variation you are re

Question 14

In comparisons of frequency of sexual fantasy and sexual urges, paraphiliacs typically ________ people who do not show signs of having a paraphilia.

Accepted Answer

A) have lower sex drives than 
B) have approximately equal sex drives as 
C) have higher sex drives than 
D) show almost no regular sexual drives like 
A) have lower sex drives than 
B) have approximately equal sex drives as 
C) have higher sex drives than 
D) show almost no regular sexual drives like

Question 15

The vast majority of sadists are total strangers to their partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss the difficulties involved in defining normal versus abnormal sexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

Defining normal versus abnormal sexual b

Question 17

Persistent urges to expose one's genitals to unsuspecting people for sexual arousal is typical of

Accepted Answer

A) voyeurism. 
B) scatologia. 
C) hypoxyphilia. 
D) exhibitionism. 
A) voyeurism. 
B) scatologia. 
C) hypoxyphilia. 
D) exhibitionism.

Question 18

Most transvestites persuade their female partners to wear feminine clothing during sexual activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Mutually gratifying, but painful sexual interactions between consenting partners is called

Accepted Answer

A) masochism. 
B) sadofrotteurism. 
C) sadomasochism. 
D) voyeurism. 
A) masochism. 
B) sadofrotteurism. 
C) sadomasochism. 
D) voyeurism.

Question 20

Name two of the less common paraphilias.

Accepted Answer

Two of the less common paraphilias are:

Experiencing urges or having fantasies involving sexual contact with animals is defined as

Some theorists have proposed that sexual masochism might provide temporary relief from

Describe the different treatment techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy that have been used to treat paraphilias.

Which is NOT a technique used in cognitive-behavioral therapy?

Paraphilias may represent a type of

What is the typical "profile" of a transvestite?

Describe recent research findings on "cybersex addiction."

Exhibitionists are almost always

The typical exhibitionist is

Being sexually turned on by the thought of or the actual behavior of having sex with dead people is referred to as

Larry is sexually aroused by women's nylon hosiery. What type of paraphilia does he have?

Some brutal rapes involve sexual sadism (although most sexual sadists do not victimize nonconsenting individuals).

Describe an atypical sexual variation where people are aroused by exposing themselves to strangers.

In comparisons of frequency of sexual fantasy and sexual urges, paraphiliacs typically ________ people who do not show signs of having a paraphilia.

The vast majority of sadists are total strangers to their partners.

Discuss the difficulties involved in defining normal versus abnormal sexual behavior.

Persistent urges to expose one's genitals to unsuspecting people for sexual arousal is typical of

Most transvestites persuade their female partners to wear feminine clothing during sexual activity.

Mutually gratifying, but painful sexual interactions between consenting partners is called

Name two of the less common paraphilias.

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

Experiencing urges or having fantasies involving sexual contact with animals is defined as

Some theorists have proposed that sexual masochism might provide temporary relief from

Describe the different treatment techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy that have been used to treat paraphilias.

Which is NOT a technique used in cognitive-behavioral therapy?

Paraphilias may represent a type of

What is the typical "profile" of a transvestite?

Describe recent research findings on "cybersex addiction."

Exhibitionists are almost always

The typical exhibitionist is

Being sexually turned on by the thought of or the actual behavior of having sex with dead people is referred to as

Larry is sexually aroused by women's nylon hosiery. What type of paraphilia does he have?

Some brutal rapes involve sexual sadism (although most sexual sadists do not victimize nonconsenting individuals).

Describe an atypical sexual variation where people are aroused by exposing themselves to strangers.

In comparisons of frequency of sexual fantasy and sexual urges, paraphiliacs typically ________ people who do not show signs of having a paraphilia.

The vast majority of sadists are total strangers to their partners.

Discuss the difficulties involved in defining normal versus abnormal sexual behavior.

Persistent urges to expose one's genitals to unsuspecting people for sexual arousal is typical of

Most transvestites persuade their female partners to wear feminine clothing during sexual activity.

Mutually gratifying, but painful sexual interactions between consenting partners is called

Name two of the less common paraphilias.

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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