Question 1

Domination and submission is listed as a paraphilic disorder by the American Psychological Association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The main focus of a person with frotteurism is

Accepted Answer

A) making obscene verbal statements. 
B) touching an unwilling woman. 
C) arousal from looking at a particular object. 
D) ejaculation in public places.

Question 3

David and Michael regularly enjoy sex play where a leash and a collar are placed on Michael,and he is then led around the house by David.At some point,David then orders Michael to have sexual intercourse with him.The behavior they are engaging in is called

Accepted Answer

A) paraphilic sadomasochism. 
B) domination and submission. 
C) klismaphilia. 
D) coprophilia.

Question 4

According to the DSM-5,the key criterion for a diagnosis of sexual masochism is

Accepted Answer

A) sexual arousal produced by the infliction of physical or psychological harm toward others. 
B) obsessive and compelling antagonistic thoughts toward others. 
C) sexual arousal produced by being humiliated or made to suffer. 
D) recurrent thoughts of injury or death.

Question 5

People with exhibitionism commonly display themselves to all of the following groups of people EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) children. 
B) adolescents. 
C) young women. 
D) older women.

Question 6

The most common motive for necrophilia appears to be

Accepted Answer

A) a fear of adult women. 
B) possession of a nonrejecting partner. 
C) the desire to have sex with an inanimate object. 
D) fear of contracting sex-related infections.

Question 7

The difference between zoophiles and bestialists is that

Accepted Answer

A) zoophiles are concerned with the animal's welfare. 
B) bestialists are minors. 
C) bestialists are non-coercive in nature. 
D) zoophiles merely fantasize about having sex with an animal.

Question 8

While waiting at a crowded subway station,Miley feels a hand trying to grope her behind.She soon realizes that it was the same person who had tried to "flash" at her minutes before.Considering that Miley discovers the act of frotteurism,the frotteurist is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A) run away and escape being caught. 
B) try to grope her from the front. 
C) apologize for his misbehavior. 
D) surrender because of the pleasure derived from being caught.

Question 9

What does a frotteur typically do?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What does a frotteur typically do?...

Question 10

Which of the following statements about domination and submission is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The activities involve consenting adults and normally do not result in psychological distress. 
B) The term sadomasochism is preferred by psychiatrists and psychologists to refer to domination and submission. 
C) The dominant partner is perceived as all-powerful and the submissive partner as powerless. 
D) The majority of people who engage in domination and submission do so as a form of sexual enhancement.

Question 11

Heterosexual men generally do not seem to engage in cross-dressing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the DSM-5,the key criterion for a diagnosis of sexual sadism is

Accepted Answer

A) fantasies of being made to suffer physical or psychological harm by another. 
B) sexual arousal by the infliction of physical or psychological harm to another. 
C) permanent physical effects produced for purposes of sexual arousal. 
D) obsessive and compelling sexual thoughts.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a sadomasochism script?

Accepted Answer

A) hypermasculinity 
B) physical restriction 
C) psychological humiliation 
D) hyperfemininity

Question 14

Paraphilias are diagnosed in all ethnic and socioeconomic groups and among all sexual orientations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the broad range of behaviors exhibited by transvestites.What is the reason for the rarity of transvestism among women?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the broad range of behaviors exhibited...

Question 16

Which of the following is a critical element in a domination and submission (D/S)relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) pain 
B) power 
C) sex 
D) all of these

Question 17

The distinction between normal sexual behaviors and paraphilic behaviors is in the compulsive,recurring,and distressing nature of the behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What have researchers found to be the most common biological cause of paraphilias?

Accepted Answer

A) varying levels of testosterone 
B) brain damage 
C) genetics 
D) none of the above

Question 19

The best way for a person to respond to obscene phone calls is

Accepted Answer

A) hanging up the phone. 
B) trying to determine why the person is calling. 
C) expressing anger. 
D) seeking counseling.

Question 20

What are the activities that are NOT considered voyeuristic and why?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 10: Variations in Sexual Behavior

Domination and submission is listed as a paraphilic disorder by the American Psychological Association.

The main focus of a person with frotteurism is

David and Michael regularly enjoy sex play where a leash and a collar are placed on Michael,and he is then led around the house by David.At some point,David then orders Michael to have sexual intercourse with him.The behavior they are engaging in is called

According to the DSM-5,the key criterion for a diagnosis of sexual masochism is

People with exhibitionism commonly display themselves to all of the following groups of people EXCEPT

The most common motive for necrophilia appears to be

The difference between zoophiles and bestialists is that

While waiting at a crowded subway station,Miley feels a hand trying to grope her behind.She soon realizes that it was the same person who had tried to "flash" at her minutes before.Considering that Miley discovers the act of frotteurism,the frotteurist is most likely to

What does a frotteur typically do?

Which of the following statements about domination and submission is FALSE?

Heterosexual men generally do not seem to engage in cross-dressing.

According to the DSM-5,the key criterion for a diagnosis of sexual sadism is

Which of the following is NOT a sadomasochism script?

Paraphilias are diagnosed in all ethnic and socioeconomic groups and among all sexual orientations.

Describe the broad range of behaviors exhibited by transvestites.What is the reason for the rarity of transvestism among women?

Which of the following is a critical element in a domination and submission (D/S) relationship?

The distinction between normal sexual behaviors and paraphilic behaviors is in the compulsive,recurring,and distressing nature of the behavior.

What have researchers found to be the most common biological cause of paraphilias?

The best way for a person to respond to obscene phone calls is

What are the activities that are NOT considered voyeuristic and why?