Deck 14: Variations in Sexual Behavior

Question 1

Jack Smith has a shoe fetish.He requires contact with leather boots to experience sexual arousal and his arousal is especially strong in response to the well-worn and smelly hiking boots of female college students.His fetish can be classified as a _____ fetish.

A)media
B)soft
C)form
D)texture

Answer 1

C

Question 2

According to the _____, fetishes result from classical conditioning in which an association is made between the fetish object and sexual arousal.

A)cognitive theory
B)the ecological perspective
C)learning theory
D)psychoanalytic theory

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Hard media fetishes may often be associated with:

A)voyeurism.
B)exhibitionism.
C)zoophilia.
D)sadomasochism.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Casper enjoys frequent sex with his wife, Monica.Although Casper becomes aroused and orgasms through coitus, it only happens when Monica wears a red thong and smokes a cigar during their sexual interactions.Casper would be classified as a:

A)zoophiliac.
B)pyromaniac.
C)voyeur.
D)fetishist.

Question 5

In defining "abnormal sexual behavior" according to the _____ approach, the problem of culture dependence is explicitly acknowledged.

A)existential
B)empirical
C)sociological
D)statistical

Question 6

Normal sexual behavior and abnormal sexual behavior are:

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

Question 7

Under the _____ approach, Arnold Buss delineates the three features of sexual abnormality to be discomfort, inefficiency, and bizarreness.

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

Question 8

Which of the following people would be described as having a hard media fetish?

A)George, who can never have sex with his wife unless the TV is on in the background
B)Jason, who experiences intense sexual arousal when he touches fur coats
C)Jacob, who is sexually aroused by the smell and feel of leather
D)Saul, who refuses to engage in any sexual activity unless his partner poses nude for him

Question 9

An individual who is sexually fixated on silk has a _____ fetish.

A)zoophilia
B)quasi-bestiality
C)soft form
D)soft media

Question 10

"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.

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

Question 11

When we examine paraphilias, one of the questions we have to consider is "What is abnormal behavior?" Which of the following situations represents an instance where one has probably crossed the boundary into abnormal behavior?

A)The individual has no preference one way or another for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse.
B)The individual has a mild preference for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse.
C)The individual has a strong preference for his sexual partner to wear silk panties during sexual intercourse, but is able to have sexual intercourse even if she does not wear them.
D)The individual must have his sexual partner wear silk panties during sexual intercourse or he cannot have sexual intercourse at all.

Question 12

When Herman was little, he found that he was able to become highly sexually aroused when he used his older sister's newly 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:

A)frottage.
B)female impersonation.
C)transvestism.
D)fetishism.

Question 13

The man featured in Richard von Krafft-Ebing's case history of a shoe fetishist can also be described as having a:

A)form fetish.
B)soft media fetish.
C)hard media fetish.
D)transvestic fetishism.

Question 14

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?

A)A mild preference
B)An occasional need
C)A strong preference
D)A necessity for arousal

Question 15

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

A)frottage.
B)fetishism.
C)masochism.
D)scoptophilia.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

Imagine that you are a young male in the early 20s.You have the impulse to touch female hair.When this happens, you feel intensely excited, have an erection, and ejaculate without any further contact with the woman.You collect women's hair so that you can repeat the whole sensuous process in the privacy of your home.This turns out to be the only way you can achieve sexual satisfaction.An objective observer would classify you as being a:

A)soft media fetishist.
B)form fetishist.
C)voyeur.
D)hard media fetishist.

Question 18

George cannot have an erection and engage in sexual intercourse with his wife Mary unless she wears a special pair of red silk gloves.We would classify George's attraction and attachment to those gloves as an instance of:

A)frottage.
B)fetishism.
C)transvestitism.
D)zoophilia.

Question 19

In a _____ fetish, the object and its shape are important.

A)hard media
B)soft media
C)substance
D)form

Question 20

Homosexuality is considered "abnormal" and a crime in many cultures, while many cultures accept homosexuality.This definition of abnormal sexual behavior is consistent with the:

A)sociological approach.
B)psychological approach.
C)person-centered approach.
D)medical approach.

Question 21

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

A)dominance and submission.
B)bondage and discipline.
C)bondage and submission.
D)dominance and discipline.

Question 22

Most transvestites are:

A)female.
B)male.
C)female-to-male transsexuals.
D)intersex.

Question 23

A male who engages in cross-dressing as part of his job as an entertainer is called a:

A)drag queen.
B)female impersonator.
C)transvestite.
D)transsexual.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

In which of the following instances would transvestism become a problem?

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 children who are tolerant and understanding

Question 26

The chief distinguishing feature of a sexual addiction is that the person has:

A)contracted an STI from his or her sexual encounters.
B)repressed homosexual tendencies.
C)engaged in sexual intercourse with strangers.
D)lost control of the behavior.

Question 27

Who among the following would describe an attachment to a fetish object as resulting from distorted perceptions and misinterpreted feelings?

A)A learning theorist
B)A cognitive theorist
C)A social constructivist
D)A psychoanalyst

Question 28

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

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 29

Kurt is a successful ad executive for a computer company.He is 32 years old, married, and has two children.When Kurt's wife is not home, he puts on her stockings, garter belt, bra, skirt, blouse, and heels.While dressing in this manner, he becomes sexually excited and masturbates.Which of the following terms best describes Kurt?

A)Female impersonator
B)Drag queen
C)Transsexual
D)Transvestic fetishist

Question 30

The first step in the cycle of sexual addiction described by Carnes is:

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

Question 31

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

A)a drug administration program.
B)the Alcoholics Anonymous program applied to sex addiction.
C)castration-surgical or chemical.
D)hormonal therapy to reduce the level of androgens in the bloodstream.

Question 32

Most transvestites are:

A)male heterosexuals.
B)male homosexuals.
C)male bisexuals.
D)of all sexual orientations equally.

Question 33

The sexual behavior most likely to be classified as a "victimless" crime would be:

A)transvestism.
B)voyeurism.
C)exhibitionism.
D)frotteurism.

Question 34

George, a happily married man with three children, is the CEO of a successful corporation.After a hard week of work, George likes to stop at a "friend's" place, where he is tied to a wall, spanked, whipped, threatened, and taunted until he pleads for intercourse and sexual relief.Which of the following best explains George's weekly behavior?

A)George is a sexual masochist.
B)George is an exhibitionist.
C)George a voyeur.
D)George is a sexual sadist.

Question 35

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

A)a sexual masochist.
B)a closet gay.
C)schizophrenic.
D)a sexual sadist.

Question 36

_____ refers to sexual interaction that essentially involves a consensual exchange of power.

A)Dominance and submission
B)Bondage and discipline
C)Bondage and submission
D)Dominance and discipline

Question 37

Remo's urge to expose himself to old ladies has become uncontrollable of late, since he derives great sexual excitement from the act.Remo seems to be in the _____ step in the cycle of sexual addiction described by Carnes.

A)despair
B)preoccupation with the activity
C)compulsive sexual behavior
D)rituals

Question 38

The term sexual addiction has been criticized because:

A)it is not possible to have too much sex.
B)the withdrawal period following termination of sexual behavior involves no psychological distress.
C)there appears to be no physiological withdrawal symptoms when a person abstains from an addictive sexual behavior.
D)no true cases of addictive sexual behaviors have ever been documented.

Question 39

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.

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

Question 40

Transvestic fetishism specifically refers to a:

A)heterosexual male who dresses in female clothing to produce or enhance sexual arousal.
B)homosexual man dressed as a drag queen.
C)male who dresses as a female regularly as part of his job as an entertainer.
D)lesbian woman who dresses as a drag king.

Question 41

The characteristic feature of scoptophilia is that sexual pleasure is derived from:

A)inflicting pain on one's partner.
B)observing sexual acts and the genitals.
C)inappropriately exposing one's genitals to others.
D)rubbing oneself against non-consenting individuals.

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

Scoptophilia is a variation of:

A)satyriasis.
B)voyeurism.
C)exhibitionism.
D)sadomasochism.

Question 44

The prototype for exhibitionism essentially involves:

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 45

, which of the following observations was found to be true of exhibitionists?

A)They do not begin to expose themselves until their mid-20s after suffering embarrassment in a sexual relationship.
B)The vast majority of exhibitionists are females.
C)Many begin exposing themselves even before adolescence.
D)Exhibitionists often have good relationships with members of the other sex.

Question 46

In which of the following instances would the action be classified as exhibitionism?

A)Katherine walks into a singles bar wearing a low-cut top and a short skirt.
B)Walter bares himself in front of Wendy and her child at the supermarket shocking them both.
C)Henry starts undressing after dinner with Nina hoping to take their relationship to the next level.
D)Norah and her boyfriend play strip poker in their bedroom.

Question 47

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the theories on the causes of sadism and masochism?

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 from childhood.
D)Males may engage in masochism as it provides a temporary escape from self-awareness.

Question 48

Alvin is a lonely young boy who, while bird watching one evening, notices the girl next door having sex with her boyfriend.Alvin becomes instantly aroused, stares, and masturbates while he watches them.Since then, Alvin regularly tries to watch his neighbor having sex to become sexually excited himself.From the information provided here, Alvin can be classified as having which of the following sexual variations?

A)Fetishism
B)Sadomasochism
C)Scoptophilia
D)Hypersexuality

Question 49

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

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 50

Martin hangs around college campuses and high schools and derives sexual satisfaction from exposing himself to young girls and watching their shocked reactions.Martin is a(n):

A)voyeur.
B)exhibitionist.
C)cross-dresser.
D)sadomasochist.

Question 51

What is the criticism related to the application of the Alcoholics Anonymous model to sexual behavior suggesting addiction?

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)Compulsive sexual behavior constitutes felony.

Question 52

The dominance and submission subculture:

A)is characterized by a social control over risk taking, which minimizes negative outcomes.
B)often ends in serious injury because of the inherently risky nature of the actions involved.
C)scripts primarily depict men in submissive roles and women in the dominating roles.
D)results in a complete lack of real control over the situation for the passive person, while the active person assumes complete power.

Question 53

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?

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 54

Technically, in voyeurism sexual pleasure comes from:

A)aggressively vying for a woman's attention.
B)inappropriately exposing ones genitals to others.
C)wearing women's lingerie.
D)viewing nudes, often while the voyeur is masturbating.

Question 55

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

A)Nudist camps are a favorite hunting ground for voyeurs.
B)Voyeurs also tend to engage in others paraphilias like sadomasochism.
C)A voyeur would not be aroused by watching an exhibitionist.
D)A voyeur is equally likely to be a man or a woman.

Question 56

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:

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

Question 57

Richard is a successful businessman, a pillar of the community, and a father of four, who secretly engages in masochistic sexual behavior.According to the _____ theory proposed to explain masochism, Richard's behavior is motivated by a desire to escape from self-awareness and the anxiety and social pressures associated with it.

A)empirical
B)statistical
C)psychological
D)spiritual

Question 58

Sociologists emphasize that the key to sadomasochistic behavior is the:

A)exciting element of inflicting pain on one's partner.
B)ability to derive pleasure from being hurt.
C)behavior that gives us precious insight into homosexuality.
D)underlying pattern of dominance and submission.

Question 59

Which of the following statements is true with regard to sadomasochists?

A)They use every opportunity that presents itself in daily life to inflict pain on others.
B)They are inherently more likely to be involved in violent sexual crimes.
C)They find pain arousing only when it is part of a carefully scripted sexual ritual.
D)They derive sexual pleasure from any form of physical pain that they encounter in their day-to-day lives.

Question 60

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

A)passive (bottom)
B)active (top)
C)independent (middle)
D)egalitarian

Question 61

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:

A)coprophilia.
B)nymphomania.
C)scoptophilia.
D)asphyxiophilia.

Question 62

Which of the following statements is true with regard to asexuals?

A)They necessarily report suffering from distress or other negative influences in their lives.
B)They constitute a distinct sexual orientation.
C)They report no sexual attraction to persons of either sex.
D)They cannot function in heterosexual relationships.

Question 63

A desire to soil or damage a woman, the image of a woman, or the clothes of a woman is referred to as:

A)sadism.
B)scoptophilia.
C)saliromania.
D)troilism.

Question 64

Which of the following situations can be characterized as frotteurism?

A)Mike rubs his genitals against a woman in front of him in a crowded subway train.
B)Howard is sexually aroused by the smell and feel of worn leather boots.
C)Clifford has sexual intercourse with more than two people at the same time.
D)Jane and her boyfriend frequently incorporate elements of domination and submission into their sexual play.

Question 65

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?

A)Asexuality
B)Hypersexuality
C)Hyposexuality
D)Frotteurism

Question 66

Paul is becoming frustrated with his partner, Amanda.Every time they try to go see a movie or have dinner, Amanda comes on to him sexually.Paul enjoys the sex but he 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?

A)Hypersexuality
B)Troilism
C)Fetishism
D)Frotteurism

Question 67

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

A)Transvestism
B)Voyeurism
C)Exhibitionism
D)Hypersexuality

Question 68

Martha and her husband, Jake, frequently include a third person in their sexual encounters.This scenario reflects an instance of _____.

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

Question 69

_____ is defined as a desire to induce oneself to a state of oxygen deficiency to create or enhance sexual arousal or orgasm.

A)Halitosis
B)Asphyxiophilia
C)Scoptophilia
D)Hyperoxyphilia

Question 70

Detective Gunther was called in to investigate an apparent case of suicide where the victim had hanged himself from a beam on the ceiling.The victim was nude, had mirrors and other pornographic material arranged around him, and there was evidence of him indulging in sexual activity at the time of death.Gunther, being a seasoned investigator, correctly attributed the death to a sexual practice related to:

A)asphyxiophilia.
B)nymphomania.
C)scoptophilia.
D)megalomania.

Question 71

Which of the following sexual paraphilias primarily involves sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors involving touching or rubbing one's genitals against the body of a non-consenting person?

A)Exhibitionism
B)Coprophilia
C)Voyeurism
D)Frotteurism

Question 72

Mary Jane steps onto a crowded elevator.Suddenly, she feels something hard being rubbed against her buttocks.She is unable to move away and does not want to reach behind her with her hand.Since she is too modest to say anything, she just stands there and exits the elevator at the very next floor.Mary Jane has just been the victim of:

A)tribadism.
B)troilism.
C)frotteurism.
D)exhibitionism.

Question 73

The term for three people having sex together is:

A)troika.
B)troilism.
C)tribadism.
D)triumvirate.

Question 74

Frotteurism is most likely to occur:

A)in the privacy of one's home.
B)if one has a shoe fetish.
C)in a person who is a transsexual.
D)in a queue to get concert tickets.

Question 75

The corresponding term for satyriasis as applied to females is:

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

Question 76

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?

A)Pay-per-view movies
B)The Internet
C)Soliciting sex
D)X-rated magazines

Question 77

According to a study by Kinsey, which of the following categories of individuals would be most likely to have experienced zoophilia?

A)Urban boys
B)Urban girls
C)Rural boys
D)Rural girls

Question 78

The type of paraphiliac that you are most likely to experience in a crowded elevator, bus, or subway would be a(n):

A)frotteurist.
B)exhibitionist.
C)necrophiliac.
D)urophiliac.

Question 79

A more accurate term encompassing satyriasis and nymphomania is:

A)cybersexuality.
B)perversion.
C)asexuality.
D)hypersexuality.

Question 80

In the measurement of hypersexuality, the criteria used:

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.