Question 1

Briefly describe the Groth classification model of child molesters.

Accepted Answer

The Groth classification model of child molesters is a typology that categorizes offenders based on their motivations and behavior. The model includes three types of child molesters: fixated, regressed, and indiscriminate.

Fixated molesters are individuals who are exclusively attracted to children and have a persistent, primary sexual interest in them. Regressed molesters are individuals who have a normal adult sexual orientation but regress to child sexual interests under certain circumstances, such as when under stress. Indiscriminate molesters are individuals who have a general lack of control over their sexual impulses and may target children as a result of their overall sexual impulsivity.

The Groth classification model helps to understand the different motivations and patterns of behavior among child molesters, which can in turn inform assessment, treatment, and prevention efforts. It is important to note that this model is just one way of understanding and categorizing child molesters, and that individual cases may not always neatly fit into one of these categories.

Question 2

Fetishism is not a criminal offense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

According to the MTC, an individual who had a normal adolescence and heterosexual experiences but then later develops feelings of sexual inadequacy and seeks the frequent companionship of children would be classified as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  fixated pedophile. 
B)  retrograde pedophile. 
C)  exploitative pedophile. 
D)  immature pedophile. 
E)  regressed pedophile. 
A)  fixated pedophile. 
B)  retrograde pedophile. 
C)  exploitative pedophile. 
D)  immature pedophile. 
E)  regressed pedophile. E

Question 4

Compare and contrast three theories of explanations of why certain adult males prefer children for sexual gratification.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast three theories of explanations...

Question 5

When a person obtains sexual arousal form contact with a body part of the sexual partner other than the usual erotic areas, it is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  subversive stimuli. 
B)  partialism. 
C)  nyctophilia. 
D)  nympholpesy. 
E)  fetishism. 
A)  subversive stimuli. 
B)  partialism. 
C)  nyctophilia. 
D)  nympholpesy. 
E)  fetishism.

Question 6

Discussed the child offender patterns and classification system identified by the Massachusetts Treatment Center (MTC).

Accepted Answer

The Massachusetts Treatment Center (MTC)

Question 7

Sexual attraction to inanimate objects is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  ontoanalysis. 
B)  neuroglia. 
C)  fetishism. 
D)  spasmodic fixation. 
E)  pidgin. 
A)  ontoanalysis. 
B)  neuroglia. 
C)  fetishism. 
D)  spasmodic fixation. 
E)  pidgin.

Question 8

When pedophile offenders claims that poor impulse control, excessive use of alcohol and drugs, and an assortment of stressors in his life lead him to sexually molest children, he is using what theory of pedophilia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disinhibition theory 
B)  Blockage theory 
C)  Emotional congruence theory 
D)  Sexual arousal theory 
E)  Diffusion of responsibility theory 
A)  Disinhibition theory 
B)  Blockage theory 
C)  Emotional congruence theory 
D)  Sexual arousal theory 
E)  Diffusion of responsibility theory

Question 9

Discuss the difficulties in obtaining data on pedophilia.

Accepted Answer

Obtaining data on pedophilia can be extr

Question 10

Outline the demographic and psychological characteristics of child molesters.

Accepted Answer

Child molesters can come from various de

Question 11

A sexual disorder in which bizarre fantasies are necessary for sexual excitement is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  hebephilia. 
B)  paraphrenia. 
C)  pornography. 
D)  paraphilia. 
E)  voyeurism. 
A)  hebephilia. 
B)  paraphrenia. 
C)  pornography. 
D)  paraphilia. 
E)  voyeurism.

Question 12

Sexual contact with immature family members by individuals from outside the family is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  extrafamilial child molestation. 
B)  intrafamilial child molestation. 
C)  hebephilia. 
D)  paraphilia. 
E)  perversion. 
A)  extrafamilial child molestation. 
B)  intrafamilial child molestation. 
C)  hebephilia. 
D)  paraphilia. 
E)  perversion.

Question 13

Donna Vandiver and Glen Ketcher have proposed a clinically useful typology of female sex offenders. How many categories did they identify?

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  four 
C)  six 
D)  ten 
E)  fourteen 
A)  three 
B)  four 
C)  six 
D)  ten 
E)  fourteen

Question 14

In Groth's typology, the MO that is characterized by threat of harm or use of physical force is:

Accepted Answer

A)  fixated. 
B)  sex pressure. 
C)  sex force. 
D)  sex demanded. 
E)  sadistic. 
A)  fixated. 
B)  sex pressure. 
C)  sex force. 
D)  sex demanded. 
E)  sadistic.

Question 15

Describe the cognitive and intellectual characteristics of child molesters.

Accepted Answer

Child molesters exhibit a range of cogni

Question 16

While fetishism is not itself a criminal offense, the desire for fetishes often leads to:

Accepted Answer

A)  rape. 
B)  voyeurism. 
C)  burglary. 
D)  robbery. 
E)  homicide. 
A)  rape. 
B)  voyeurism. 
C)  burglary. 
D)  robbery. 
E)  homicide.

Question 17

The majority of exhibitionists prefer that their victims are strangers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Of the following treatment approaches, which has shown the most promise in the overall treatment of sexual offenders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavior modification 
B)  Reality therapy 
C)  Implosive therapy 
D)  relapse prevention 
E)  psychoeducational counseling 
A)  Behavior modification 
B)  Reality therapy 
C)  Implosive therapy 
D)  relapse prevention 
E)  psychoeducational counseling

Question 19

Alcohol abuse is common in pedophelia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Under the MTC classification, the pedophile most likely to kill his victims would be the _____ pedophile.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixated 
B)  regressed 
C)  exploitative 
D)  aggressive 
E)  expressive 
A)  fixated 
B)  regressed 
C)  exploitative 
D)  aggressive 
E)  expressive

Briefly describe the Groth classification model of child molesters.

Fetishism is not a criminal offense.

According to the MTC, an individual who had a normal adolescence and heterosexual experiences but then later develops feelings of sexual inadequacy and seeks the frequent companionship of children would be classified as a(n):

Compare and contrast three theories of explanations of why certain adult males prefer children for sexual gratification.

When a person obtains sexual arousal form contact with a body part of the sexual partner other than the usual erotic areas, it is called a:

Discussed the child offender patterns and classification system identified by the Massachusetts Treatment Center (MTC).

Sexual attraction to inanimate objects is referred to as:

When pedophile offenders claims that poor impulse control, excessive use of alcohol and drugs, and an assortment of stressors in his life lead him to sexually molest children, he is using what theory of pedophilia?

Discuss the difficulties in obtaining data on pedophilia.

Outline the demographic and psychological characteristics of child molesters.

A sexual disorder in which bizarre fantasies are necessary for sexual excitement is called:

Sexual contact with immature family members by individuals from outside the family is called:

Donna Vandiver and Glen Ketcher have proposed a clinically useful typology of female sex offenders. How many categories did they identify?

In Groth's typology, the MO that is characterized by threat of harm or use of physical force is:

Describe the cognitive and intellectual characteristics of child molesters.

While fetishism is not itself a criminal offense, the desire for fetishes often leads to:

The majority of exhibitionists prefer that their victims are strangers.

Of the following treatment approaches, which has shown the most promise in the overall treatment of sexual offenders?

Alcohol abuse is common in pedophelia.

Under the MTC classification, the pedophile most likely to kill his victims would be the _____ pedophile.

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Exam 13: Sexual Assault of Children and Youth and Other Sexual Offenses

Briefly describe the Groth classification model of child molesters.

Fetishism is not a criminal offense.

According to the MTC, an individual who had a normal adolescence and heterosexual experiences but then later develops feelings of sexual inadequacy and seeks the frequent companionship of children would be classified as a(n):

Compare and contrast three theories of explanations of why certain adult males prefer children for sexual gratification.

When a person obtains sexual arousal form contact with a body part of the sexual partner other than the usual erotic areas, it is called a:

Discussed the child offender patterns and classification system identified by the Massachusetts Treatment Center (MTC).

Sexual attraction to inanimate objects is referred to as:

When pedophile offenders claims that poor impulse control, excessive use of alcohol and drugs, and an assortment of stressors in his life lead him to sexually molest children, he is using what theory of pedophilia?

Discuss the difficulties in obtaining data on pedophilia.

Outline the demographic and psychological characteristics of child molesters.

A sexual disorder in which bizarre fantasies are necessary for sexual excitement is called:

Sexual contact with immature family members by individuals from outside the family is called:

Donna Vandiver and Glen Ketcher have proposed a clinically useful typology of female sex offenders. How many categories did they identify?

In Groth's typology, the MO that is characterized by threat of harm or use of physical force is:

Describe the cognitive and intellectual characteristics of child molesters.

While fetishism is not itself a criminal offense, the desire for fetishes often leads to:

The majority of exhibitionists prefer that their victims are strangers.

Of the following treatment approaches, which has shown the most promise in the overall treatment of sexual offenders?

Alcohol abuse is common in pedophelia.

Under the MTC classification, the pedophile most likely to kill his victims would be the _____ pedophile.

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Juvenile Delinquency

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence

Psychology of Terrorism

Sexual Assault

Property and Public Order Crime

Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Initimidation

Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

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