Deck 14: Variations in Sexual Behavior

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

A)drag queen.
B)female impersonator.
C)escort.
D)drag king.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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 sexual addiction theorist

Question 5

The first step in the cycle of sexual addictive behavior described by Carnes is

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

Question 6

In which of the following instances would occasional cross-dressing 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 an adolescent who is tolerant and understanding

Question 7

Casper enjoys frequent sex with his wife,Monica.Although Casper becomes aroused and has 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 8

"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 9

Which of the following is one of the most harmless,victimless sexual variations?

A)occasional cross-dressing
B)voyeurism.
C)occasional zoophilia
D)frotteurism.

Question 10

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

A)sociological theory
B)the ecological theory
C)learning theory
D)psychoanalytic theory

Question 11

_____ 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 12

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 13

John 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)voyeurism.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

George,a happily married man with three children,is the CEO of a successful corporation.George likes to stop by at a "friend's" place every weekend,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 16

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

A)sexual masochist.
B)submissive.
C)voyeur.
D)sexual sadist.

Question 17

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)voyeurism.
D)zoophilia.

Question 18

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)an interference in onanism
D)a necessity for arousal

Question 19

Which of the following is true about transvestic disorder?

A)It involves dressing as the opposite sex in order to experience sexual excitement.
B)It normally affects interpersonal functioning positively.
C)It occurs when an individual practices occasional cross-dressing for a period of not more than one month.
D)It is caused by cross-dressing that is normally done in public.

Question 20

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 21

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

A)Voyeurs view nudist camps as a favorite hunting ground.
B)Voyeurs also tend to engage in others paraphilias like sadomasochism.
C)Voyeurs always seek the element of risk and forbiddenness.
D)Voyeurs are equally likely to be men or a women.

Question 22

Which of the following is a 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)Unlike alcoholics,sex addicts cannot withdraw from the program whenever they like.

Question 23

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)organic
B)statistical
C)psychological
D)spiritual

Question 24

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

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 25

Which of the following statements is true about 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 26

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 27

From a sociological point of view,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)follows a script that is kept a secret and hence results in a complete lack of real control over the situation for the passive person.

Question 28

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 29

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 30

In a benchmark study of males seeking treatment for paraphilia (Abel & Rouleau,1990),which of the following observations was found to be true about 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)They often have good relationships with members of the opposite sex.

Question 31

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 32

Which of the following statements is true about the psychological theory on 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 than men.
D)Males engage in masochism as it provides a temporary escape from self-awareness.

Question 33

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 34

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 35

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

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

Question 36

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 an unsuspecting person nude,undress,or have sex.

Question 37

Martin lingers in 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)nymphomaniaC.
D)sadomasochist.

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

A)passive
B)active
C)independent
D)egalitarian

Question 40

The term "sexual addiction" has been criticized because

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 41

The corresponding term for satyriasis as applied to females is

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

Question 42

_____ 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)Coprophilia

Question 43

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.

Question 44

A more accurate term encompassing satyriasis and nymphomania is

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

Question 45

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 46

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 47

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 48

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 49

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)urophilia.
C)voyeurism.
D)asphyxiophilia.

Question 50

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 51

Paul is frustrated with his partner,Amanda because every time they try to go see a movie or have dinner,Amanda comes on to him sexually.Though he enjoys the sex,Paul 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)voyeurism
D)frotteurism

Question 52

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)sexomniac.
C)necrophiliaC.
D)urophiliac.

Question 53

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.Based on the evidence,Gunther,being a seasoned investigator,correctly attributed the death to a sexual practice related to

A)asphyxiophiliA.
B)nymphomania.
C)scoptophilia.
D)necrophilia.

Question 54

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 55

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 56

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 57

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 58

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 59

Frotteurism is most likely to occur

A)in the privacy of one's home.
B)in about 80 percent of persons with a history of paraphilia or paraphilia-related behavior.
C)in a person who is a transsexual.
D)in a crowded elevator or subway train.

Question 60

Which of the following statements is true about 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 are more likely to be educated men who are atheists.

Question 61

Which of the following components of sexual development is most likely to be disturbed in the case of cross-dressing?

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

Question 62

Applied to preventive medicine for sexual variations,primary intervention would mean

A)intervening in home life or in other factors during childhood.
B)using surgical castrations to control deviant sexual impulses.
C)providing androgen-suppressing hormonal treatment.
D)administering cognitive-behavioral therapies to paraphiliacs.

Question 63

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

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

Question 64

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

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 65

Dan is usually enthusiastic about playing along with his partner's kinky fantasies,but he refuses to comply with her insistent demands that he urinate on her as part of the sexual act.Dan's partner seems to be exhibiting the sexual variation of

A)necrophiliA.
B)coprophilia.
C)urophilia.
D)saliromania.

Question 66

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

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

Question 67

Someone who is sexually aroused by experiencing a "golden shower" has the paraphilia known as

A)zoophiliA.
B)urophilia.
C)necrophilia.
D)saliromania.

Question 68

Michael derives sexual pleasure from spitting on images of women on billboards and vandalizing statues or mannequins of women.Which of the following disorders does Michael most likely suffer from?

A)sexsomnia
B)troilism
C)urophilia
D)saliromania

Question 69

Martha and her husband,Jake,frequently include a third person during coitus.This practice by Martha and Jake is an instance of _____.

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

Question 70

_____ refers to a sexual encounter involving three people.

A)Troika
B)Troilism
C)Tribadism
D)Triumvirate

Question 71

Which of the following is a very rare form of sexual behavior that experts consider to be psychotic and extremely deviant?

A)satyriasis
B)voyeurism
C)transvestism
D)necrophilia

Question 72

The feature that distinguishes _____ from other sleep disorders is persistent sexual arousal during the episode.

A)asphyxiophilia
B)sexsomnia
C)necrophilia
D)sleep apnea

Question 73

Which of the following components of sexual development is most likely to be disturbed in the case of a fetishist?

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

Question 74

_____ typically involves the use of drugs to reduce sexual desire.

A)Cognitive therapy
B)The AA-type twelve-step program
C)Covert sensitization
D)Hormonal treatment

Question 75

_____ refers to sexual contact with a dead person.

A)Zoophilia
B)Necrophilia
C)Urophilia
D)Coprophilia

Question 76

Assertiveness training and communication training for sex offenders are aspects of

A)psychopharmacological therapy.
B)hormonal therapy.
C)social skills training.
D)systematic desensitization.

Question 77

A desire to damage or soil a woman or her clothes or the image of a woman,such as a painting or statue is called _____.

A)necrophilia
B)sexsomnia
C)saliromania
D)troilism

Question 78

Which of the following statements is true about sexsomnia?

A)It is characterized by an inability to fall asleep.
B)It occurs most commonly in women.
C)It is often considered a sleep disorder rather than a paraphilia.
D)The behavior occurs only during rapid eye movement sleep.

Question 79

_____ refers to automatic,unintentional sexual behaviors during sleep.

A)Asphyxiophilia
B)Necrophilia
C)Insomnia
D)Sexsomnia

Question 80

In _____,feces are important to sexual gratification.

A)coprophilia
B)urophilia
C)necrophilia
D)saliromania