Question 1

A cognitive template for attraction and sexual expression believed to develop in childhood is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

The term "love map" was introduced by psychologist John Money and refers to a cognitive template for attraction and sexual expression that is believed to develop in childhood based on one's experiences and interactions with caregivers and other significant people in their lives. This term emphasizes the role of early experiences in shaping later sexual preferences and behaviors. Gender schema (A) refers to a cognitive framework for understanding and organizing information about gender; sexual schema (B) is not a commonly used psychological term; gender identity (D) is a person's internal sense of being male, female, or something else, and is not directly related to attraction or sexual expression; fetish (E) refers to a specific object or body part that is necessary for sexual arousal and is not a broader template for overall attraction and sexuality.

Question 2

Patterns of sexual behavior characterized by sexual arousal to individuals,objects,or situations that departs from mainstream normative or typical behavior and may cause serious personal distress,impair daily functioning or harm to others are termed as _____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following is true of pornography?

Accepted Answer

Viewing child pornography is illegal and is considered a diagnostic of a paraphilia, especially pedophilia, according to the DSM-5.

Answer: D
 Research suggests that there is a correlation between viewing adult pornography and the increased likelihood of a person seeking out child pornography.

Answer: E
 This statement is false. Both straight and LGBTQ individuals may use adult pornography to add novelty to their sexual experiences.

Question 4

Arousal to a robot or androidlike being is called _____.

Accepted Answer

Arousal to robots or android-like beings is specifically referred to as robot fetishism, making option A the correct choice. Abasiophilia refers to arousal to people with impaired mobility, transvestic fetishism involves dressing in clothing typically associated with the opposite sex, AB/DL involves adult diaper wearing, and frotteurism involves sexual arousal from rubbing against non-consenting persons in crowded spaces.

Question 5

_____ is a type of fetishism in which an adult dresses as a baby and the adult partner treats him or her like a baby;also called paraphilic infantilism.

Accepted Answer

AB/DL stands for "Adult Baby/Diaper Lover" and is a specific type of paraphilic infantilism where the individual dresses as a baby and seeks a caretaker or partner to treat them as such. This can include wearing diapers, using pacifiers, and other baby-like behaviors.

Question 6

Cain and Gemma are spicing up their sex life by using toys,scented massage oils and edible body products.This type of exploration exemplifies:

Accepted Answer

Sexual novelty refers to exploring new and different ways of experiencing sexual pleasure, such as using toys or massage oils. This behavior is not necessarily problematic or indicative of a disorder, but rather a way of enhancing one's sexual experiences with a partner.

Question 7

Inner conflict and unresolved incestuous fantasies leading to paraphilias is suggested by:

Accepted Answer

The suggestion of inner conflict and unresolved incestuous fantasies leading to paraphilias is a concept from psychoanalytic theory. This theory looks at the unconscious motives and conflicts that contribute to a person's personality and behavior, including the development of paraphilias.

Question 8

Sexual attraction to people who use leg braces is called _____.

Accepted Answer

Abasiophilia refers specifically to sexual attraction to people who use leg braces or other forms of orthopedic equipment for support or mobility. The other options mentioned (pedophilia, asphyxiophilia, AB/DL, and frotteurism) refer to different types of fetishes or paraphilias that do not necessarily involve leg braces.

Question 9

Traveling for the purpose of having sex in return for money or goods is called _____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Marie is a straight female who likes to wear masculine clothes while engaging in sexual acts.She also wears men's pants when she masturbates alone.Her behavior is typical of:

Accepted Answer

Transvestic fetishism is a paraphilic disorder in which an individual, typically male, derives sexual arousal from wearing clothing typically associated with the opposite gender. In this case, Marie is a straight female who enjoys wearing masculine clothing during sexual acts and even while masturbating alone. It is important to note that this disorder is only considered problematic if it causes significant distress or impairs an individual's functioning in daily life.

Question 11

_____ are brain templates for attraction and sexual expression that emerge around the age of 8 or 9 years.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

_____ refers to bondage/discipline (BD)and sadism/ masochism (SM);power plays and role acting that is not necessarily sexual.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to bondage/discipline (BD)and sadism/ masochism...

Question 13

Which of the following is an important requirement in the context of vibrators and sex toys?

Accepted Answer

It is important that vibrators and sex toys are used in ways that do not cause harm to someone, both physically and emotionally. This includes following recommended usage instructions, cleaning them regularly, and using them with appropriate lubrication. Safety and comfort should always be the top priority when using these products.

Question 14

Which of the following is true according to the psychoanalytic theory?

Accepted Answer

According to psychoanalytic theory, paraphilias result from inner conflicts and unresolved fantasies, specifically incestuous ones. The theory suggests that these conflicts and fantasies originate in childhood and may develop into paraphilias in adulthood. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect as it suggests that successful negotiation of childhood conflicts leads to paraphilias, which is not consistent with psychoanalytic theory. Option B is also incorrect as it suggests that normal psychosexual development can lead to paraphilias, which is not supported by psychoanalytic theory. Options D and E are not consistent with psychoanalytic theory as they do not consider the role of inner conflicts and unresolved fantasies in the development of paraphilias.

Question 15

Which of the following is true according to the behavioral theory?

Accepted Answer

The behavioral theory suggests that certain behaviors can be learned or conditioned, including the development of certain paraphilias. This means that the process of conditioning may contribute to the development of paraphilias. The other options are not supported by the behavioral theory.

Question 16

According to psychoanalytic theory,the early development of paraphilias is linked to courtship behavior between males and females.What is the first of the four sequential phases that make up this courtship behavior?

Accepted Answer

According to psychoanalytic theory, the first of the four sequential phases of courtship behavior between males and females is attraction to a potential partner. This is followed by the development of social and sexual skills, initial sexual interaction such as talking or flirting but not touching, and then hugging, kissing, hand-holding, and tactile sexual interaction. Sexual intercourse is not typically considered part of courtship behavior.

Question 17

Creative exploration of what is sexually arousing and satisfying to one or both partners is called:

Accepted Answer

Sexual novelty refers to the exploration of new sexual experiences and activities that can be arousing and satisfying to the individuals involved. It is important for partners to communicate and consent to these new experiences to ensure physical and emotional safety. Sex tourism, sexual compulsivity, sexual addiction, and sexual fetishism refer to specific problematic behaviors and do not encompass the broad concept of creative sexual exploration.

Question 18

Risky,noncoercive behaviors between consenting adults that test the limits of what a culture tolerates within its spectrum of sexual behavior are called _____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

The concept of love maps is based in:

Accepted Answer

Love maps are a concept from psychoanalytic theory, particularly from the work of John Money, who used the term to describe a person's internal blueprint for their ideal sexual or romantic situations.

Question 20

_____ is a form of fetishistic arousal from near suffocation.

Accepted Answer

Autoerotic asphyxiophilia involves intentionally restricting oxygen flow to the brain to enhance sexual pleasure. It can be extremely dangerous and can lead to accidental death.

Quiz 15: Extreme Sexuality and Paraphilias