Question 1

Define the term fetishism. Explain why fetishism is considered a deviant behavior. When does fetishism become a crime?

Accepted Answer

Fetishism refers to the attribution of erotic or sexual significance to a nonsexual inanimate object or nonsexual body part. Examples of the objects of a fetish include feet, high-heeled shoes, knee-high boots, stockings, underwear, piercings, guns, and uniforms.Fetishism is considered deviant because it is rare.Although fetishism is not a crime itself, fetishists are often identified publicly by association with other illegal sexual activity related to the fetishism or satisfying their fetish, such as theft, trespassing, and sexual assault.

Question 2

Fetishism is generally rare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Sexual fantasies commonly involve which of the following themes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Power 
B)  Romance 
C)  Exploration of the unusual or forbidden 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Power 
B)  Romance 
C)  Exploration of the unusual or forbidden 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

Which of the following stimuli can cause sexual arousal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visual stimuli 
B)  Auditory stimuli 
C)  Tactile stimuli 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Visual stimuli 
B)  Auditory stimuli 
C)  Tactile stimuli 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

In the absence of consistent parenting, children and adolescents are being educated about sex and sexuality by their peers and by the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_________refers to a type of open relationship that allows both sex and love outside the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  Polygamy 
B)  Polyamory 
C)  Monogamy 
D)  Swinging 
A)  Polygamy 
B)  Polyamory 
C)  Monogamy 
D)  Swinging

Question 7

People routinely lie about or conceal their sexual habits and histories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Define the term exhibitionism. List 3 motivations of this behavior.

Accepted Answer

Exhibitionism refers to sexual arousal a

Question 9

Genital arousal can be an uncontrollable bodily response to internal and external circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Masochists derive sexual gratification from inflicting pain, and sadists derive sexual gratification from receiving it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Many consider sexual fantasy a safe venue for the private expression of otherwise deviant desires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Pornography has become mainstream in our society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding fetishism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a relatively common sexual proclivity 
B)  Fetishists are not specific in their associations between objects and sexual arousal 
C)  Fetishism is a crime in itself 
D)  Fetishists are often identified by association with other illegal sexual activity related to the fetishism or satisfying the fetish 
A)  It is a relatively common sexual proclivity 
B)  Fetishists are not specific in their associations between objects and sexual arousal 
C)  Fetishism is a crime in itself 
D)  Fetishists are often identified by association with other illegal sexual activity related to the fetishism or satisfying the fetish

Question 14

What are the 2 kinds of sexual arousal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subjective and genital 
B)  Subjective and objective 
C)  Objective and genital 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Subjective and genital 
B)  Subjective and objective 
C)  Objective and genital 
D)  None of the above

Question 15

The concept of sexual deviance is fixed and universal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Evidence suggests that the use of pornography is associated with violent or criminal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

There are approximately_________ open relationships in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 million 
B)  2 million 
C)  3 million 
D)  4 million 
A)  1 million 
B)  2 million 
C)  3 million 
D)  4 million

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of sexual coercion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Withholding benefits 
B)  Threatening relationship defection 
C)  Manipulating partners by reminding them of their "obligation" to have sex 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Withholding benefits 
B)  Threatening relationship defection 
C)  Manipulating partners by reminding them of their "obligation" to have sex 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

A fetish is a crime in itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not one of the five features generally present in an S/M encounter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dominance and submission 
B)  Role-playing 
C)  Consensuality 
D)  Infliction of pain 
A)  Dominance and submission 
B)  Role-playing 
C)  Consensuality 
D)  Infliction of pain

Exam 8: Sexual Deviance

Define the term fetishism. Explain why fetishism is considered a deviant behavior. When does fetishism become a crime?

Fetishism is generally rare.

Sexual fantasies commonly involve which of the following themes?

Which of the following stimuli can cause sexual arousal?

In the absence of consistent parenting, children and adolescents are being educated about sex and sexuality by their peers and by the Internet.

_________refers to a type of open relationship that allows both sex and love outside the relationship.

People routinely lie about or conceal their sexual habits and histories.

Define the term exhibitionism. List 3 motivations of this behavior.

Genital arousal can be an uncontrollable bodily response to internal and external circumstances.

Masochists derive sexual gratification from inflicting pain, and sadists derive sexual gratification from receiving it.

Many consider sexual fantasy a safe venue for the private expression of otherwise deviant desires.

Pornography has become mainstream in our society.

Which of the following is true regarding fetishism?

What are the 2 kinds of sexual arousal?

The concept of sexual deviance is fixed and universal.

Evidence suggests that the use of pornography is associated with violent or criminal behavior.

There are approximately_________ open relationships in the United States.

Which of the following is an example of sexual coercion?

A fetish is a crime in itself.

Which of the following is not one of the five features generally present in an S/M encounter?

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