Question 1

How do coercive and noncoercive paraphilias differ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coercive paraphilias are relatively benign. 
B)  Noncoercive paraphilias represent nonconsensual sexual activity. 
C)  Coercive paraphilias involve sexual fantasies. 
D)  Noncoercive paraphilias are victimless. 
A)  Coercive paraphilias are relatively benign. 
B)  Noncoercive paraphilias represent nonconsensual sexual activity. 
C)  Coercive paraphilias involve sexual fantasies. 
D)  Noncoercive paraphilias are victimless. D

Question 2

A range of paraphilic behaviors exist, including mild versions (e.g., fantasy) and severe versions (e.g., the use of threats or force with adults).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Power is the critical element in domination and submission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following is a critical element in a domination and submission (D/s) relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  pain 
B)  power 
C)  sex 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  pain 
B)  power 
C)  sex 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 5

According to Hucker (2008), which of the following is the only paraphilia that occurs with some frequency in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual sadism 
B)  pedophilia 
C)  necrophilia 
D)  sexual masochism 
A)  sexual sadism 
B)  pedophilia 
C)  necrophilia 
D)  sexual masochism

Question 6

Which of the following sexual activities represents coercive paraphilia?

Accepted Answer

A)  transvestism 
B)  fetishism 
C)  domination and submission 
D)  telephone scatologia 
A)  transvestism 
B)  fetishism 
C)  domination and submission 
D)  telephone scatologia

Question 7

The most common sexual objects of individuals diagnosed with pedophilic disorder are

Accepted Answer

A)  prepubescent girls. 
B)  prepubescent boys. 
C)  postpubescent girls. 
D)  postpubescent boys. 
A)  prepubescent girls. 
B)  prepubescent boys. 
C)  postpubescent girls. 
D)  postpubescent boys.

Question 8

In the context of domination and submission sex between two partners, the amount or degree of pain is controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)  the dominant partner. 
B)  the more attractive partner. 
C)  the submissive partner. 
D)  the less sexually driven partner. 
A)  the dominant partner. 
B)  the more attractive partner. 
C)  the submissive partner. 
D)  the less sexually driven partner.

Question 9

Typically, which of the following is considered a noncoercive paraphilia?

Accepted Answer

A)  frotteurism 
B)  voyeurism 
C)  exhibitionism 
D)  transvestism 
A)  frotteurism 
B)  voyeurism 
C)  exhibitionism 
D)  transvestism

Question 10

For the past 6 months, Faith, an adolescent, has been recurrently experiencing sexual fantasies of being bound, beaten, humiliated, and made to suffer by her male friends. Consequently, she has become aloof and emotionally distressed. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), Faith's behavior most likely illustrates ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transvestic disorder 
B)  sexual masochism disorder 
C)  fetishistic disorder 
D)  sexual sadism disorder 
A)  transvestic disorder 
B)  sexual masochism disorder 
C)  fetishistic disorder 
D)  sexual sadism disorder

Question 11

Which of the following is true of the study conducted on a group of Canadian university students and their voyeuristic tendencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men and women were more likely to watch an attractive person undress than watch two attractive people having sex. 
B)  Women were more likely to watch two attractive persons having sex than men. 
C)  Men's and women's voyeuristic tendencies are only controlled by their personal virtues that act as a regulator. 
D)  Men and women find watching an attractive person more invasive than watching a sexual act. 
A)  Men and women were more likely to watch an attractive person undress than watch two attractive people having sex. 
B)  Women were more likely to watch two attractive persons having sex than men. 
C)  Men's and women's voyeuristic tendencies are only controlled by their personal virtues that act as a regulator. 
D)  Men and women find watching an attractive person more invasive than watching a sexual act.

Question 12

Martin finds women with long, dark hair sexually alluring, and most of his sexual partners have long, dark hair. Charles also finds women with long, dark hair alluring. Charles can become aroused and reach orgasm only when his partner has long, dark hair. Which of the following two terms can be used to describe Martin's and Charles's behaviors respectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  paraphilic disorder; atypical sexual behavior 
B)  fetishistic disorder; paraphilic sexual interest 
C)  paraphilic disorder; fetishism sexual interest 
D)  paraphilic sexual interest; paraphilic disorder 
A)  paraphilic disorder; atypical sexual behavior 
B)  fetishistic disorder; paraphilic sexual interest 
C)  paraphilic disorder; fetishism sexual interest 
D)  paraphilic sexual interest; paraphilic disorder

Question 13

Heterosexual men generally do not engage in cross-dressing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sexual pleasure derived from receiving enemas is called

Accepted Answer

A)  xenophilia. 
B)  acarophilia. 
C)  klismaphilia. 
D)  coprophilia. 
A)  xenophilia. 
B)  acarophilia. 
C)  klismaphilia. 
D)  coprophilia.

Question 15

Frotteurism involves touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person for the purpose of sexual arousal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The term "sexual variations" refers to those sexual activities that are abnormal in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A feature of exhibitionism is

Accepted Answer

A)  displaying one's genitals to an unsuspecting stranger. 
B)  a preoccupation with the beauty of one's penis. 
C)  displaying one's secondary sexual characteristics to more than one individual. 
D)  sexual arousal associated with being naked. 
A)  displaying one's genitals to an unsuspecting stranger. 
B)  a preoccupation with the beauty of one's penis. 
C)  displaying one's secondary sexual characteristics to more than one individual. 
D)  sexual arousal associated with being naked.

Question 18

A woman who specializes in disciplining a person is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  butch. 
B)  dominatrix. 
C)  top. 
D)  bestialist. 
A)  butch. 
B)  dominatrix. 
C)  top. 
D)  bestialist.

Question 19

Frank becomes sexually aroused and masturbates whenever he sees women in black lingerie. He has been recurrently indulging in this form of behavior for a year, often becoming distressed. As per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), Frank's behavior could be considered a fetishistic disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT true of paraphilia?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an out-of-the-ordinary sexual behavior. 
B)  It involves the suffering or humiliation of oneself or another person. 
C)  It requires compulsory psychiatric treatment. 
D)  It involves the use of nonhuman objects. 
A)  It is an out-of-the-ordinary sexual behavior. 
B)  It involves the suffering or humiliation of oneself or another person. 
C)  It requires compulsory psychiatric treatment. 
D)  It involves the use of nonhuman objects.

How do coercive and noncoercive paraphilias differ?

A range of paraphilic behaviors exist, including mild versions (e.g., fantasy) and severe versions (e.g., the use of threats or force with adults).

Power is the critical element in domination and submission.

Which of the following is a critical element in a domination and submission (D/s) relationship?

According to Hucker (2008), which of the following is the only paraphilia that occurs with some frequency in women?

Which of the following sexual activities represents coercive paraphilia?

The most common sexual objects of individuals diagnosed with pedophilic disorder are

In the context of domination and submission sex between two partners, the amount or degree of pain is controlled by

Typically, which of the following is considered a noncoercive paraphilia?

Which of the following is true of the study conducted on a group of Canadian university students and their voyeuristic tendencies?

Heterosexual men generally do not engage in cross-dressing.

Sexual pleasure derived from receiving enemas is called

Frotteurism involves touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person for the purpose of sexual arousal.

The term "sexual variations" refers to those sexual activities that are abnormal in nature.

A feature of exhibitionism is

A woman who specializes in disciplining a person is known as a

Which of the following is NOT true of paraphilia?

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Exam 10: Variations in Sexual Behavior

How do coercive and noncoercive paraphilias differ?

A range of paraphilic behaviors exist, including mild versions (e.g., fantasy) and severe versions (e.g., the use of threats or force with adults).

Power is the critical element in domination and submission.

Which of the following is a critical element in a domination and submission (D/s) relationship?

According to Hucker (2008), which of the following is the only paraphilia that occurs with some frequency in women?

Which of the following sexual activities represents coercive paraphilia?

The most common sexual objects of individuals diagnosed with pedophilic disorder are

In the context of domination and submission sex between two partners, the amount or degree of pain is controlled by

Typically, which of the following is considered a noncoercive paraphilia?

Which of the following is true of the study conducted on a group of Canadian university students and their voyeuristic tendencies?

Heterosexual men generally do not engage in cross-dressing.

Sexual pleasure derived from receiving enemas is called

Frotteurism involves touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person for the purpose of sexual arousal.

The term "sexual variations" refers to those sexual activities that are abnormal in nature.

A feature of exhibitionism is

A woman who specializes in disciplining a person is known as a

Which of the following is NOT true of paraphilia?

Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Studying Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Gender and Gender Roles

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Sexual Expression

Contraception and Abortion

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissatisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Hiv and Aids

Sexual Coercion: Harassment, Aggression, and Abuse

Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

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