Question 1

One psychological theory of sado-masochism suggests that

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A) participants are attempting to escape from self-awareness. 
B) participants have high levels of pain perception. 
C) most participants are females attempting to gain control of their sexuality. 
D) participants have low levels of pain perception. 
A) participants are attempting to escape from self-awareness. 
B) participants have high levels of pain perception. 
C) most participants are females attempting to gain control of their sexuality. 
D) participants have low levels of pain perception.

Question 2

People with sexual compulsions

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A) have too many sex partners. 
B) have a good grasp on reality. 
C) have healthy relationships with others. 
D) have lost control over the sexual behaviour. 
A) have too many sex partners. 
B) have a good grasp on reality. 
C) have healthy relationships with others. 
D) have lost control over the sexual behaviour.

Question 3

Mary Jane steps onto a crowded elevator on the way to the lobby.With a couple more stops,Mary Jane and the others are pushed closer together.Suddenly she feels something hard being rubbed against her buttocks.She is unable to move away and does not want to reach behind her with her hand.She is too modest to say anything,just stands there,and is finally able to exit the elevator at the lobby.Mary Jane has just been the victim of

Accepted Answer

A) tribadism 
B) troilism 
C) frotteurism 
D) exhibitionism 
A) tribadism 
B) troilism 
C) frotteurism 
D) exhibitionism

Question 4

Hypersexuality in women is considered to be less of a problem than in men because it is easier for women to get sexual partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why do you think exhibitionism is predominantly a male paraphilia? Be sure to define your terms.

Accepted Answer

Exhibitionism is defined as a paraphilic

Question 6

A term used for 'sexual rubbing against a woman in a crowd' is

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A) frotteurism 
B) voyeur 
C) satyriasis 
D) exhibitionism 
A) frotteurism 
B) voyeur 
C) satyriasis 
D) exhibitionism

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of compulsive sexual behaviour

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A) compulsiveness 
B) obsession 
C) fixation on pornography as sexual stimuli 
D) limited understanding of the harmful consequences 
A) compulsiveness 
B) obsession 
C) fixation on pornography as sexual stimuli 
D) limited understanding of the harmful consequences

Question 8

A fetish becomes abnormal behaviour when the object of the fetish becomes the most important thing rather than the person with whom the fetishist is having a sexual relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When we examine paraphilias,one of the questions that we have to consider is "What is abnormal (deviant)behaviour?" Which of the following situations represents a situation where one has probably crossed the boundary into abnormal behaviour?

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A) The individual has no preference one way or another for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse. 
B) The individual has a mild preference for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse. 
C) The individual has a strong preference for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse,but is able to have sexual intercourse even if she does not wear them. 
D) The individual has a strong preference for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse and is not able to have sexual intercourse if she does not wear them. 
A) The individual has no preference one way or another for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse. 
B) The individual has a mild preference for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse. 
C) The individual has a strong preference for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse,but is able to have sexual intercourse even if she does not wear them. 
D) The individual has a strong preference for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse and is not able to have sexual intercourse if she does not wear them.

Question 10

When a person becomes addicted to Internet sex,Griffith (2000,2001)reports that he/she experiences a 'buzz' or 'numbing' that is used as a coping strategy.Griffith termed this

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A) preoccupation 
B) salience 
C) mood modification 
D) conflict 
A) preoccupation 
B) salience 
C) mood modification 
D) conflict

Question 11

The words sexual sadist and sexual masochist were both derived from

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A) psychologists Dr.Marcus Sados and Dr.Paolo Masochi,who studied variances in sexual behaviour. 
B) authors who practised these sexual behaviours: Marquis de Sade (sadist)and Leopold Von Saches-Masoch (masochist). 
C) prominent historical women: Countess Masochist (German dominatrix)and Marie Sadiste (actress). 
D) Sade Masochiste,a feminist in the late-19th century who promoted the giving and receiving of pain for sexual satisfaction. 
A) psychologists Dr.Marcus Sados and Dr.Paolo Masochi,who studied variances in sexual behaviour. 
B) authors who practised these sexual behaviours: Marquis de Sade (sadist)and Leopold Von Saches-Masoch (masochist). 
C) prominent historical women: Countess Masochist (German dominatrix)and Marie Sadiste (actress). 
D) Sade Masochiste,a feminist in the late-19th century who promoted the giving and receiving of pain for sexual satisfaction.

Question 12

The treatment of most kinds of paraphilia

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A) is effective only in programs where participation is voluntary. 
B) is most successful when sex surrogates are involved. 
C) has been most successful when it involves some type of drug therapy. 
D) has been done most successfully by those who use a method involving "learning social skills." 
A) is effective only in programs where participation is voluntary. 
B) is most successful when sex surrogates are involved. 
C) has been most successful when it involves some type of drug therapy. 
D) has been done most successfully by those who use a method involving "learning social skills."

Question 13

"Sexual behaviour is abnormal when it is rare;that is,when it is not practised by very many people." This is a _____ definition.

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A) statistical 
B) psychological 
C) sociological 
D) religious 
A) statistical 
B) psychological 
C) sociological 
D) religious

Question 14

The goal of an exhibitionist is to produce a strong emotional response in the other person,usually a woman.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A method of treatment of problematic sexual variations that influences the central nervous system and thus changes behaviour is

Accepted Answer

A) castration 
B) the AA-type 12-step program 
C) covert sensitization 
D) psychopharmacological treatment 
A) castration 
B) the AA-type 12-step program 
C) covert sensitization 
D) psychopharmacological treatment

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a difficulty in defining abnormal sexual behaviours?

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A) Many behaviours,such as having sex while doing a hand-stand,are infrequent and therefore may be statistically abnormal. 
B) Every culture has different norms,therefore a behaviour that is acceptable in one culture may be sociologically abnormal elsewhere. 
C) People may engage in bizarre practices without adverse consequences to their individual comfort or efficiency. 
D) People may compulsively engage in bizarre sexual behaviour that causes them psychological discomfort,anxiety,and has negative impacts on their life. 
A) Many behaviours,such as having sex while doing a hand-stand,are infrequent and therefore may be statistically abnormal. 
B) Every culture has different norms,therefore a behaviour that is acceptable in one culture may be sociologically abnormal elsewhere. 
C) People may engage in bizarre practices without adverse consequences to their individual comfort or efficiency. 
D) People may compulsively engage in bizarre sexual behaviour that causes them psychological discomfort,anxiety,and has negative impacts on their life.

Question 17

Which of the following IS a finding from the study on highly sexual women reported in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A) The women's sexual desires did not affect their daily lives. 
B) Almost all the women were in high-profile jobs. 
C) The women often had multiple partners or new relationships. 
D) Pornography was a key tool for the women's sexual satisfaction. 
A) The women's sexual desires did not affect their daily lives. 
B) Almost all the women were in high-profile jobs. 
C) The women often had multiple partners or new relationships. 
D) Pornography was a key tool for the women's sexual satisfaction.

Question 18

Fetishism usually develops during

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A) childhood or adolescence 
B) old age 
C) early adulthood 
D) middle age 
A) childhood or adolescence 
B) old age 
C) early adulthood 
D) middle age

Question 19

First,discuss how learning theory would explain the development of sadism,masochism,voyeurism,and exhibitionism.Second,select one of the preceding paraphilias and explain how principles derived from learning theory might be used to prevent its development and treat it if it is developed.

Accepted Answer

Learning theory would explain the develo

Question 20

All transvestites are cross-dressers but not all cross-dressers are transvestites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One psychological theory of sado-masochism suggests that

People with sexual compulsions

Hypersexuality in women is considered to be less of a problem than in men because it is easier for women to get sexual partners.

Why do you think exhibitionism is predominantly a male paraphilia? Be sure to define your terms.

A term used for 'sexual rubbing against a woman in a crowd' is

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of compulsive sexual behaviour

A fetish becomes abnormal behaviour when the object of the fetish becomes the most important thing rather than the person with whom the fetishist is having a sexual relationship.

When we examine paraphilias,one of the questions that we have to consider is "What is abnormal (deviant)behaviour?" Which of the following situations represents a situation where one has probably crossed the boundary into abnormal behaviour?

When a person becomes addicted to Internet sex,Griffith (2000,2001)reports that he/she experiences a 'buzz' or 'numbing' that is used as a coping strategy.Griffith termed this

The words sexual sadist and sexual masochist were both derived from

The treatment of most kinds of paraphilia

"Sexual behaviour is abnormal when it is rare;that is,when it is not practised by very many people." This is a _____ definition.

The goal of an exhibitionist is to produce a strong emotional response in the other person,usually a woman.

A method of treatment of problematic sexual variations that influences the central nervous system and thus changes behaviour is

Which of the following is NOT a difficulty in defining abnormal sexual behaviours?

Which of the following IS a finding from the study on highly sexual women reported in the textbook?

Fetishism usually develops during

First,discuss how learning theory would explain the development of sadism,masochism,voyeurism,and exhibitionism.Second,select one of the preceding paraphilias and explain how principles derived from learning theory might be used to prevent its development and treat it if it is developed.

All transvestites are cross-dressers but not all cross-dressers are transvestites.

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Exam 15: Sexual Coercion

One psychological theory of sado-masochism suggests that

People with sexual compulsions

Hypersexuality in women is considered to be less of a problem than in men because it is easier for women to get sexual partners.

Why do you think exhibitionism is predominantly a male paraphilia? Be sure to define your terms.

A term used for 'sexual rubbing against a woman in a crowd' is

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of compulsive sexual behaviour

A fetish becomes abnormal behaviour when the object of the fetish becomes the most important thing rather than the person with whom the fetishist is having a sexual relationship.

When we examine paraphilias,one of the questions that we have to consider is "What is abnormal (deviant)behaviour?" Which of the following situations represents a situation where one has probably crossed the boundary into abnormal behaviour?

When a person becomes addicted to Internet sex,Griffith (2000,2001)reports that he/she experiences a 'buzz' or 'numbing' that is used as a coping strategy.Griffith termed this

The words sexual sadist and sexual masochist were both derived from

The treatment of most kinds of paraphilia

"Sexual behaviour is abnormal when it is rare;that is,when it is not practised by very many people." This is a _____ definition.

The goal of an exhibitionist is to produce a strong emotional response in the other person,usually a woman.

A method of treatment of problematic sexual variations that influences the central nervous system and thus changes behaviour is

Which of the following is NOT a difficulty in defining abnormal sexual behaviours?

Which of the following IS a finding from the study on highly sexual women reported in the textbook?

Fetishism usually develops during

First,discuss how learning theory would explain the development of sadism,masochism,voyeurism,and exhibitionism.Second,select one of the preceding paraphilias and explain how principles derived from learning theory might be used to prevent its development and treat it if it is developed.

All transvestites are cross-dressers but not all cross-dressers are transvestites.

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle : Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle : Adulthood

Attraction, Love, and Communication

Gender and Sexuality

Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or BI

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

Sex and the Law

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