Exam 14: Variations in Sexual Behavior

When Herman was little,he found that he was able to become highly sexually aroused when he used his older sister's freshly worn pantyhose while he masturbated.When Herman grew into a young man,he found that he was able to achieve sexual satisfaction only when he had access to freshly worn pantyhose. This is an example of

Define and compare the four approaches to defining "sexual abnormality" described in the text.

A more accurate term encompassing satyriasis and nymphomania is

Which of the following is likely to lead to addictive or compulsive behavior because it is characterized by the three A's: anonymity,accessibility,and affordability?

The use of physically restraining devices or psychologically restraining commands as a central aspect of sexual interactions is known as

It has been suggested by Carnes that the most effective therapy for a sex addict is

Which of the following sexual variations is often defined by one's spouse in real life?

Explain prevention of sexual variations.

Hugh derives sexual satisfaction from inflicting pain on his partners and abusing them verbally and physically while having sex.From this information,it can be inferred that Hugh is a

Sarah considers herself a bad wife because despite having sex with her husband everyday-even several times on some days-she is not able to satisfy her husband's need for sex,leading him to go to prostitutes and have affairs with other women.Sarah's husband seems to be exhibiting which of the following sexual variations?

Which of the following statements is true about sexsomnia?

John regularly obtains women's dirty panties from laundromats.He masturbates with them and then saves the panties.This is an example of

Define sadism and masochism and trace their origins.

Which of the following statements is true about asexuals?

A review of all types of treatment programs concludes that

Sociologists emphasize that the key to sadomasochistic behavior is the

According to the text,which of the following is a difficulty involved in carrying out primary prevention of sexual variations?

The corresponding term for satyriasis as applied to females is

Janet feels something hard being rubbed against her buttocks soon after she enters a crowded elevator.She is unable to move away and does not want to reach behind her with her hand,she puts up with it and exits the elevator at the very next floor.In this case,Janet is most likely to be a victim of

Ben is an exhibitionist who finds himself unable to concentrate on his work because he is constantly thinking about the sexual pleasure he derived from his previous outings and from fantasizing about future scenarios.Ben is at the _____ step of the four-step cycle of sexual addiction identified by Carnes.