Exam 16: Harmful and Antisocial Sexual Expression

What theory might consider the foundation of an adult's fascination with sadomasochism the experience of having an erection while receiving a spanking as a child? 

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

A reverend who has been very vocal about his opposition to same-sex marriage is found to have had the same gay lover for 10 years.What type of sex scandal is this? 

What group of disorders involves a problem with how one person approaches another person sexually? 

Most exhibitionists engage in voyeuristic habits before beginning exhibitionist behaviour.

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

Define a fetish and identify the key features of this paraphilia.Provide two examples of fetishes.

What term refers to a person who experiences sexual arousal from the physical or psychological suffering of another person? 

Which statement best describes most paraphiliacs? 

Gary derives sexual pleasure from rubbing his groin against women in the crowded subway he takes to work each morning.What term best describes Gary? 

What types of treatments have been the most successful with paraphiliacs? 

What is a common characteristic that differentiates female pedophiles from male pedophiles? 

What theory proposes that an exhibitionist exposes himself to prove his masculinity and evoke a fear response? 

The majority of people with paraphilias do not seek treatment.