Question 1

What is fetishism? Characterize a fetishistic disorder.What are the three most frequently used categories of objects by fetishists?

Accepted Answer

Fetishism refers to a sexual fixation on some object other than another human being and attachment of great erotic significance to that object.A fetishistic disorder is characterized by sexual fantasies,urges,or behaviors involving the use of nonliving objects to produce or enhance sexual arousal with or in the absence of a partner,over a period of at least 6 months and causing significant distress.In extreme cases the person is incapable of becoming aroused and having an orgasm unless the fetish object is present.Typically,the fetish item is something closely associated with the body,such as clothing.Items of clothing (such as lingerie,shoes,and corsets),specific body parts,and fabrics (such as leather,rubber and vinyl)were the three most frequently mentioned categories of objects.

Question 2

Which of the following is a criticism related to the application of the Alcoholics Anonymous model to sexual behavior suggesting addiction?

Accepted Answer

A) The spiritualism practiced in the Alcoholics Anonymous model will not have an impact on sexual addicts. 
B) There are no physiological withdrawal symptoms associated with abstinence from compulsive sexual behavior. 
C) The abstinence model practiced with alcohol cannot be applied to sexuality. 
D) Unlike alcoholics,sex addicts cannot withdraw from the program whenever they like. 
A) The spiritualism practiced in the Alcoholics Anonymous model will not have an impact on sexual addicts. 
B) There are no physiological withdrawal symptoms associated with abstinence from compulsive sexual behavior. 
C) The abstinence model practiced with alcohol cannot be applied to sexuality. 
D) Unlike alcoholics,sex addicts cannot withdraw from the program whenever they like. C

Question 3

Who is a voyeur? Under what conditions would voyeurism be considered a paraphilia?

Accepted Answer

A voyeur is a person who experiences intense sexual arousal from watching an unsuspecting person who is naked,in the process of undressing,or engaging in sexual activity,as manifested by fantasies,urges,or behaviors.Voyeurs are often referred to as "peeping toms." Voyeurism appears to be much more common among men than among women.According to FBI reports,nine men to one woman are arrested on charges of "peeping."
Voyeurism becomes paraphilic when the fantasies,urges,or behaviors continue for at least six months,and they cause marked distress and interpersonal difficulty.

Question 4

Discuss the two styles of interaction that are related to sadomasochism (S-M).

Accepted Answer

There are two styles of interaction that

Question 5

Thomas,a prosperous banker and respected member of his community,leads a secret life where he dresses in his wife's clothes and lingerie in the evening and sets out soliciting sex.He thought that he was recognized by neighbors on a couple of occasions and has had close shaves with the law.However,he can think about nothing but his secret sexual life as the day draws to a close and has even devised certain rituals leading up to his evening jaunts.He finds it impossible to control his urges and behavior though he feels scared and guilty after he's back home.Nevertheless,Thomas reasons that this "distraction" is necessary for him to be able to cope with his high-stress job.Though Thomas tries to tell himself otherwise,the revelation of his secret will surely destroy his home and professional life.Does Thomas suffer from a sexual addiction? Support your answer with material from the text.

Accepted Answer

Yes,Thomas does seem to be suffering fro

Question 6

The fourth and the final step in the cycle of sexual addiction described by Carnes is

Accepted Answer

A) despair. 
B) preoccupation. 
C) compulsive sexual behavior. 
D) rituals. 
A) despair. 
B) preoccupation. 
C) compulsive sexual behavior. 
D) rituals.

Question 7

Paul is frustrated with his partner,Amanda because every time they try to go see a movie or have dinner,Amanda comes on to him sexually.Though he enjoys the sex,Paul is frustrated because he never gets to eat dinner out or see movies anymore.Amanda never seems satisfied when they do engage in intercourse,even if it is three times in one evening.Which of the following sexual variations best accounts for Amanda's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) hypersexuality 
B) troilism 
C) voyeurism 
D) frotteurism 
A) hypersexuality 
B) troilism 
C) voyeurism 
D) frotteurism

Question 8

Applied to preventive medicine for sexual variations,primary intervention would mean

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A) intervening in home life or in other factors during childhood. 
B) using surgical castrations to control deviant sexual impulses. 
C) providing androgen-suppressing hormonal treatment. 
D) administering cognitive-behavioral therapies to paraphiliacs. 
A) intervening in home life or in other factors during childhood. 
B) using surgical castrations to control deviant sexual impulses. 
C) providing androgen-suppressing hormonal treatment. 
D) administering cognitive-behavioral therapies to paraphiliacs.

Question 9

In a study on males seeking treatment for paraphilia,it was found that exhibitionists generally recall their childhood as being characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) supportive and warm peer relationships. 
B) too much affection. 
C) little training in appropriate forms of social behavior. 
D) disciplinarian parents. 
A) supportive and warm peer relationships. 
B) too much affection. 
C) little training in appropriate forms of social behavior. 
D) disciplinarian parents.

Question 10

Which of the following components of sexual development is most likely to be disturbed in the case of a fetishist?

Accepted Answer

A) gender identity developed in early childhood 
B) sexual responsiveness to appropriate stimuli 
C) formation of relationships with others 
D) perception of gender roles 
A) gender identity developed in early childhood 
B) sexual responsiveness to appropriate stimuli 
C) formation of relationships with others 
D) perception of gender roles

Question 11

The first step in the cycle of sexual addictive behavior described by Carnes is

Accepted Answer

A) despair. 
B) preoccupation. 
C) compulsive sexual behavior. 
D) rituals. 
A) despair. 
B) preoccupation. 
C) compulsive sexual behavior. 
D) rituals.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is most likely to be true of a voyeur?

Accepted Answer

A) Voyeurs view nudist camps as a favorite hunting ground. 
B) Voyeurs also tend to engage in others paraphilias like sadomasochism. 
C) Voyeurs always seek the element of risk and forbiddenness. 
D) Voyeurs are equally likely to be men or a women. 
A) Voyeurs view nudist camps as a favorite hunting ground. 
B) Voyeurs also tend to engage in others paraphilias like sadomasochism. 
C) Voyeurs always seek the element of risk and forbiddenness. 
D) Voyeurs are equally likely to be men or a women.

Question 13

Frotteurism is most likely to occur

Accepted Answer

A) in the privacy of one's home. 
B) in about 80 percent of persons with a history of paraphilia or paraphilia-related behavior. 
C) in a person who is a transsexual. 
D) in a crowded elevator or subway train. 
A) in the privacy of one's home. 
B) in about 80 percent of persons with a history of paraphilia or paraphilia-related behavior. 
C) in a person who is a transsexual. 
D) in a crowded elevator or subway train.

Question 14

What would probably be the best strategy for a woman at the receiving end of an exhibitionist's behavior to prevent the individual from getting the sexual gratification that he is seeking from the act?

Accepted Answer

A) scream "rape" at the top of one's voice and run 
B) use pepper spray or some other self-defense technique 
C) remain calm and maybe suggest that the exhibitionist seek professional help 
D) clearly express shock and disgust and walk off 
A) scream "rape" at the top of one's voice and run 
B) use pepper spray or some other self-defense technique 
C) remain calm and maybe suggest that the exhibitionist seek professional help 
D) clearly express shock and disgust and walk off

Question 15

Normal sexual behavior and abnormal sexual behavior are

Accepted Answer

A) two nearly identical categories. 
B) two separate categories. 
C) gradations on a continuum. 
D) impossible to differentiate. 
A) two nearly identical categories. 
B) two separate categories. 
C) gradations on a continuum. 
D) impossible to differentiate.

Question 16

In bondage and discipline,the role preferred by both men and women is the _____ role.

Accepted Answer

A) passive 
B) active 
C) independent 
D) egalitarian 
A) passive 
B) active 
C) independent 
D) egalitarian

Question 17

The condition in men where there is a great deal of sexual activity and sex drive,and where the man is apparently sexually insatiable is known as

Accepted Answer

A) satyriasis. 
B) nymphomania. 
C) troilism. 
D) saliromania. 
A) satyriasis. 
B) nymphomania. 
C) troilism. 
D) saliromania.

Question 18

Distinguish between male and female hypersexuality in terms of measurement and activities.

Accepted Answer

Hypersexuality refers to an excessive,in

Question 19

According to the psychological theory,which of the following is an accurate explanation for masochistic behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) a pathological need to inflict pain on others 
B) a desire to escape self-awareness 
C) latent suicidal tendencies 
D) attraction to members of the same gender,which leads to self-punishment 
A) a pathological need to inflict pain on others 
B) a desire to escape self-awareness 
C) latent suicidal tendencies 
D) attraction to members of the same gender,which leads to self-punishment

Question 20

The feature that distinguishes _____ from other sleep disorders is persistent sexual arousal during the episode.

Accepted Answer

A) asphyxiophilia 
B) sexsomnia 
C) necrophilia 
D) sleep apnea 
A) asphyxiophilia 
B) sexsomnia 
C) necrophilia 
D) sleep apnea

What is fetishism? Characterize a fetishistic disorder.What are the three most frequently used categories of objects by fetishists?

Which of the following is a criticism related to the application of the Alcoholics Anonymous model to sexual behavior suggesting addiction?

Who is a voyeur? Under what conditions would voyeurism be considered a paraphilia?

Discuss the two styles of interaction that are related to sadomasochism (S-M).

The fourth and the final step in the cycle of sexual addiction described by Carnes is

Applied to preventive medicine for sexual variations,primary intervention would mean

In a study on males seeking treatment for paraphilia,it was found that exhibitionists generally recall their childhood as being characterized by

Which of the following components of sexual development is most likely to be disturbed in the case of a fetishist?

The first step in the cycle of sexual addictive behavior described by Carnes is

Which of the following statements is most likely to be true of a voyeur?

Frotteurism is most likely to occur

What would probably be the best strategy for a woman at the receiving end of an exhibitionist's behavior to prevent the individual from getting the sexual gratification that he is seeking from the act?

Normal sexual behavior and abnormal sexual behavior are

In bondage and discipline,the role preferred by both men and women is the _____ role.

The condition in men where there is a great deal of sexual activity and sex drive,and where the man is apparently sexually insatiable is known as

Distinguish between male and female hypersexuality in terms of measurement and activities.

According to the psychological theory,which of the following is an accurate explanation for masochistic behavior?

The feature that distinguishes _____ from other sleep disorders is persistent sexual arousal during the episode.

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Exam 14: Variations in Sexual Behavior

What is fetishism? Characterize a fetishistic disorder.What are the three most frequently used categories of objects by fetishists?

Which of the following is a criticism related to the application of the Alcoholics Anonymous model to sexual behavior suggesting addiction?

Who is a voyeur? Under what conditions would voyeurism be considered a paraphilia?

Discuss the two styles of interaction that are related to sadomasochism (S-M).

The fourth and the final step in the cycle of sexual addiction described by Carnes is

Applied to preventive medicine for sexual variations,primary intervention would mean

In a study on males seeking treatment for paraphilia,it was found that exhibitionists generally recall their childhood as being characterized by

Which of the following components of sexual development is most likely to be disturbed in the case of a fetishist?

The first step in the cycle of sexual addictive behavior described by Carnes is

Which of the following statements is most likely to be true of a voyeur?

Frotteurism is most likely to occur

What would probably be the best strategy for a woman at the receiving end of an exhibitionist's behavior to prevent the individual from getting the sexual gratification that he is seeking from the act?

Normal sexual behavior and abnormal sexual behavior are

In bondage and discipline,the role preferred by both men and women is the _____ role.

The condition in men where there is a great deal of sexual activity and sex drive,and where the man is apparently sexually insatiable is known as

Distinguish between male and female hypersexuality in terms of measurement and activities.

According to the psychological theory,which of the following is an accurate explanation for masochistic behavior?

The feature that distinguishes _____ from other sleep disorders is persistent sexual arousal during the episode.

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

Conception, Pregnancy, 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

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

Sex and the Law

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