Question 1

In which of the following instances would occasional cross-dressing become a problem?

Accepted Answer

A) when it is done in a group setting with the participation of many individuals who cross-dress 
B) when it becomes so extreme that it is the person's only source of erotic gratification 
C) when it is done in private in the presence of a loving and accepting partner 
D) when it is done in front of an adolescent who is tolerant and understanding 
A) when it is done in a group setting with the participation of many individuals who cross-dress 
B) when it becomes so extreme that it is the person's only source of erotic gratification 
C) when it is done in private in the presence of a loving and accepting partner 
D) when it is done in front of an adolescent who is tolerant and understanding

Question 2

The case of the shoe fetishist from Richard von Krafft-Ebing's book demonstrates that fetishism usually develops

Accepted Answer

A) early in life. 
B) once the individual is married. 
C) in early adulthood. 
D) in middle age. 
A) early in life. 
B) once the individual is married. 
C) in early adulthood. 
D) in middle age.

Question 3

According to Carnes,in order to begin the process of recovery from sexual addiction one must admit that

Accepted Answer

A) one is sexually addicted. 
B) life is still manageable,despite the addiction. 
C) the sexual addiction is not yet out of control. 
D) one needs sex to lead a fulfilling life. 
A) one is sexually addicted. 
B) life is still manageable,despite the addiction. 
C) the sexual addiction is not yet out of control. 
D) one needs sex to lead a fulfilling life.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about the psychological theory on sadism and masochism?

Accepted Answer

A) Any act of sexual sadism involves deriving sexual pleasure from experiencing pain. 
B) The psychological theory primarily focuses on explaining the causes of sadism. 
C) Women are more likely to have an avid interest in sadomasochistic activities than men. 
D) Males engage in masochism as it provides a temporary escape from self-awareness. 
A) Any act of sexual sadism involves deriving sexual pleasure from experiencing pain. 
B) The psychological theory primarily focuses on explaining the causes of sadism. 
C) Women are more likely to have an avid interest in sadomasochistic activities than men. 
D) Males engage in masochism as it provides a temporary escape from self-awareness.

Question 5

In the measurement of hypersexuality,the criteria used

Accepted Answer

A) are the same for men and women. 
B) is the number of orgasms that a woman has with more than one sex partner per week. 
C) is a ratio of more than 5:1 of how often a man masturbates to the number of times he has sexual intercourse. 
D) should be different for men and women. 
A) are the same for men and women. 
B) is the number of orgasms that a woman has with more than one sex partner per week. 
C) is a ratio of more than 5:1 of how often a man masturbates to the number of times he has sexual intercourse. 
D) should be different for men and women.

Question 6

The term "sexual addiction" has been criticized because

Accepted Answer

A) it is impossible to have too much sex. 
B) the withdrawal period following termination of sexual behavior involves no psychological distress. 
C) it is a social construction that provides a "scientific" term for behavior people generally do not like. 
D) no true cases of addictive sexual behaviors have ever been documenteD. 
A) it is impossible to have too much sex. 
B) the withdrawal period following termination of sexual behavior involves no psychological distress. 
C) it is a social construction that provides a "scientific" term for behavior people generally do not like. 
D) no true cases of addictive sexual behaviors have ever been documenteD.

Question 7

In the context of voyeurism and exhibitionism,which of the following is true about peepers?

Accepted Answer

A) They typically want the women they view to be strangers. 
B) They are primarily exhibitionists who prefer known victims. 
C) They typically find a nudist camp challenging and thrilling. 
D) They view the element of risk as the least important. 
A) They typically want the women they view to be strangers. 
B) They are primarily exhibitionists who prefer known victims. 
C) They typically find a nudist camp challenging and thrilling. 
D) They view the element of risk as the least important.

Question 8

What is exhibitionism? When is it considered a paraphilia?

Accepted Answer

The complement to voyeurism is exhibitio

Question 9

The prototype for exhibitionism essentially involves

Accepted Answer

A) women exposing themselves to male strangers. 
B) men exposing themselves to unsuspecting women. 
C) men exposing themselves to male peers as a bonding ritual. 
D) women posing nude for their partners as a prelude to intercourse. 
A) women exposing themselves to male strangers. 
B) men exposing themselves to unsuspecting women. 
C) men exposing themselves to male peers as a bonding ritual. 
D) women posing nude for their partners as a prelude to intercourse.

Question 10

For the man featured in Richard von Krafft-Ebing's case history of a shoe fetishist,which of the following phrases most accurately describes the strength of his attraction for shoes before treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) a mild preference 
B) an occasional need 
C) an interference in onanism 
D) a necessity for arousal 
A) a mild preference 
B) an occasional need 
C) an interference in onanism 
D) a necessity for arousal

Question 11

Techniques such as temporary strangulation by a rope around the neck,a pillow against the face,or a plastic bag over the head can be used by individuals practicing

Accepted Answer

A) coprophiliA. 
B) urophilia. 
C) voyeurism. 
D) asphyxiophilia. 
A) coprophiliA. 
B) urophilia. 
C) voyeurism. 
D) asphyxiophilia.

Question 12

Which of the following developmental components is most likely disturbed in the case of an exhibitionist?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

"An abnormal sexual behavior is one that is rare,or not practiced by many people." This statement is most reflective of the _____ definition of abnormal sexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) statistical 
B) psychological 
C) sociological 
D) religious 
A) statistical 
B) psychological 
C) sociological 
D) religious

In which of the following instances would occasional cross-dressing become a problem?

The case of the shoe fetishist from Richard von Krafft-Ebing's book demonstrates that fetishism usually develops

According to Carnes,in order to begin the process of recovery from sexual addiction one must admit that

Which of the following statements is true about the psychological theory on sadism and masochism?

In the measurement of hypersexuality,the criteria used

The term "sexual addiction" has been criticized because

In the context of voyeurism and exhibitionism,which of the following is true about peepers?

What is exhibitionism? When is it considered a paraphilia?

The prototype for exhibitionism essentially involves

For the man featured in Richard von Krafft-Ebing's case history of a shoe fetishist,which of the following phrases most accurately describes the strength of his attraction for shoes before treatment?

Techniques such as temporary strangulation by a rope around the neck,a pillow against the face,or a plastic bag over the head can be used by individuals practicing

Which of the following developmental components is most likely disturbed in the case of an exhibitionist?

"An abnormal sexual behavior is one that is rare,or not practiced by many people." This statement is most reflective of the _____ definition of abnormal sexual behavior.

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Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Attraction, love, and Communication

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Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or Bi

Sexual Coercion

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Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

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Exam 14: Variations in Sexual Behavior

In which of the following instances would occasional cross-dressing become a problem?

The case of the shoe fetishist from Richard von Krafft-Ebing's book demonstrates that fetishism usually develops

According to Carnes,in order to begin the process of recovery from sexual addiction one must admit that

Which of the following statements is true about the psychological theory on sadism and masochism?

In the measurement of hypersexuality,the criteria used

The term "sexual addiction" has been criticized because

In the context of voyeurism and exhibitionism,which of the following is true about peepers?

What is exhibitionism? When is it considered a paraphilia?

The prototype for exhibitionism essentially involves

For the man featured in Richard von Krafft-Ebing's case history of a shoe fetishist,which of the following phrases most accurately describes the strength of his attraction for shoes before treatment?

Techniques such as temporary strangulation by a rope around the neck,a pillow against the face,or a plastic bag over the head can be used by individuals practicing

Which of the following developmental components is most likely disturbed in the case of an exhibitionist?

"An abnormal sexual behavior is one that is rare,or not practiced by many people." This statement is most reflective of the _____ definition of abnormal sexual behavior.

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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