Question 1

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following situations can be characterized as frotteurism?

Accepted Answer

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 3

Which of the following is a reason identified in the text for the difficulties involved in carrying out primary prevention of sexual variations?

Accepted Answer

A) The categories for the diagnosis of sexual variations are not clear-cut. 
B) Society perceives all children as being innocent and harmless. 
C) Such preventive measures are expensive and time-consuming. 
D) Most sexual variations become apparent only when the individuals reach adulthood.

Question 4

Thomas, a prosperous banker and respected member of his community, actually 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 is finding 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.Is Thomas suffering from a sexual addiction? Support your answer with material from the text.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thomas, a prosperous banker and respected member...

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 6

_____ refers to automatic, unintentional sexual behaviors during sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) Asphyxiophilia 
B) Sleep apnea 
C) Insomnia 
D) Sexsomnia

Question 7

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 14: Variations in Sexual Behavior