Question 1

Most deaths due to hypoxyphilia are caused by heart failure.

Accepted Answer

Most deaths due to hypoxyphilia, also known as erotic asphyxiation, are caused by cerebral hypoxia, not heart failure. This occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen.

Question 2

Watching your partner disrobe or viewing an explicit movie are not forms of voyeuristic disorder.

Accepted Answer

Voyeuristic disorder involves a persistent and intense arousal from observing an unsuspecting person who is naked, disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity. Watching a partner disrobe or viewing an explicit movie with a consenting partner is not considered voyeuristic disorder.

Question 3

Most children who have experiences such as incest and physical abuse develop paraphilic disorders.

Accepted Answer

There is no direct causal relationship between childhood experiences of incest and physical abuse and the development of paraphilic disorders. While trauma can have lasting impacts on individuals and increase the likelihood of certain psychiatric disorders, there are multiple factors that contribute to the development of paraphilic disorders. It is important to seek help and support for any individual who has experienced trauma, but it is not accurate to assume that all individuals who experience childhood trauma will develop paraphilic disorders.

Question 4

Wearing revealing bathing suits is a form of clinically defined exhibitionistic disorder.

Accepted Answer

Wearing revealing bathing suits does not necessarily meet the clinical criteria for exhibitionistic disorder, which typically involves exposing one's genitals to unsuspecting individuals for the purpose of sexual arousal. However, it is important to note that societal norms and expectations around appropriate swimwear may vary and can be influenced by factors such as culture and personal beliefs.

Question 5

A diagnosis of pedophilic disorder can be made on the basis of recurrent fantasies alone.

Accepted Answer

A diagnosis of pedophilic disorder can indeed be made based on recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children (generally age 13 years or younger), provided these fantasies, urges, or behaviors cause significant distress or interpersonal difficulty for the individual. This is outlined in diagnostic criteria such as those found in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition).

Question 6

Sadomasochism describes an ungratifying sexual interaction involving both sadistic and masochistic acts.

Accepted Answer

Sadomasochism involves the giving or receiving of pleasure from acts involving the receipt or infliction of pain or humiliation, and can be gratifying for some individuals involved.

Question 7

Pedophilic disordered men,compared to other kinds of sex offenders,are more likely to have been sexually abused as children.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that individuals who have committed pedophilic offenses are more likely to have a history of being sexually abused as children themselves. However, it is important to note that not all individuals who have been sexually abused as children go on to become pedophilic offenders.

Question 8

Most cases of pedophilic disorder involve "dirty old men" who hang around schoolyards in raincoats.

Accepted Answer

This statement is a harmful stereotype and is not accurate. Most cases of pedophilic disorder involve someone known to the child, such as a family member or caregiver. Pedophiles may also groom and manipulate children online. It is important to recognize the signs of abuse and report any concerning behavior.

Question 9

Female impersonators who cross-dress are NOT considered transvestic disordered.

Accepted Answer

Cross-dressing alone is not a psychological disorder. Transvestic Disorder refers to the sexual arousal or gratification from cross-dressing and can only be diagnosed if it causes significant distress or impairment in social, occupational or other areas of functioning. However, it is important to note that not all individuals who engage in cross-dressing are transgender or have Transvestic Disorder.

Question 10

Transsexualism is often preceded by transvestic disorder.

Accepted Answer

Transvestic disorder is a condition in which an individual experiences intense sexual arousal from wearing clothing of the opposite sex. It is often a precursor to transsexualism, which is a condition in which an individual identifies as a gender other than the one they were assigned at birth.

Question 11

Fetishists experience sexual gratification by masturbating while rubbing,fondling,or even smelling the object of their fetish.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Fetishists derive sexual arousal and satisfaction from engaging with their fetish object in a variety of ways, including visualizing, touching, smelling, and sometimes even incorporating it into sexual activities with a partner.

Question 12

The chief feature of the paraphilic disorder of fetishistic disorder is recurrent,powerful sexual urges and related fantasies involving rubbing against or touching a nonconsenting person.

Accepted Answer

The chief feature of the paraphilic disorder of fetishistic disorder is recurrent, powerful sexual urges and related fantasies involving either the use of nonliving objects or a highly specific focus on nongenital body parts, such as feet or hair. It does not necessarily involve nonconsent or touching another person.

Question 13

The diagnosis of transvestic disorder is limited to heterosexuals.

Accepted Answer

According to the DSM-5, transvestic disorder is diagnosed in heterosexual individuals who experience significant distress and impairment related to cross-dressing. It is not diagnosed in individuals who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual. However, it is important to note that the concept of transvestic disorder has been criticized for pathologizing gender non-conformity in general, regardless of sexual orientation.

Question 14

Professional strippers are considered exhibitionists according to clinical criteria.

Accepted Answer

Exhibitionism is a psychiatric disorder characterized by a desire or act of exposing one's genitals to an unsuspecting person, primarily for sexual gratification. Professional strippers perform in a consensual environment where the audience expects and consents to the act, differentiating it from the non-consensual nature of exhibitionism as defined clinically.

Question 15

Recent cases of female teachers having sex with their students do not constitute pedophilic disorder.

Accepted Answer

Pedophilic disorder involves sexual attraction to prepubescent children, typically 13 years old or younger. While not all cases of female teachers having sex with their students meet the criteria for pedophilic disorder, especially if the students are post-pubescent, such cases still constitute sexual misconduct and abuse of power. The term "pedophilic disorder" is specifically defined and does not apply to all cases of sexual misconduct with minors, but any sexual activity between teachers and underage students is illegal and unethical.

Question 16

Most transvestites are married and engage in sexual activities with their wives.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that many transvestites are indeed married and engage in sexual activities with their wives. However, it is important to note that not all transvestites are married or engage in sexual activities with their partners.

Question 17

Most cases of hypoxyphilia involve a dominatrix.

Accepted Answer

Hypoxyphilia, also known as autoerotic asphyxiation, is a dangerous and potentially deadly sexual practice that involves reducing or cutting off the flow of oxygen to oneself or a partner during sexual activity. While some individuals may engage in this behavior alone, it is not typically associated with dominatrix relationships. Rather, it is often practiced by individuals who are seeking an intense sexual experience or who have developed a fetish for asphyxiation. It is important to note that this practice can result in serious injury or death, and is not recommended or condoned by medical professionals or mental health experts.

Question 18

Most victims of frotteuristic disorder are unaware of the activity.

Accepted Answer

Frotteuristic disorder involves sexual arousal through rubbing or touching another person without their consent. As a result, many victims may not be aware that they have been targeted by someone with this disorder.

Question 19

Fetishes can often be traced to experiences in early childhood.

Accepted Answer

Studies have suggested that fetishes may form based on early childhood experiences, such as exposure to certain objects or stimuli. However, not all fetishes can be traced back to childhood experiences, and the causes of fetishes can be complex and varied.

Question 20

Hypoxyphilia is a dangerous expression of sexual sadism.

Accepted Answer

Hypoxyphilia, also known as erotic asphyxiation, involves the restriction of oxygen to the brain for sexual arousal, not necessarily linked to sexual sadism, which involves deriving pleasure from another's pain.

Quiz 9: Gender Dysphoria,paraphilic Disorders,and Sexual Dysfunctions