Question 1

John realizes that wearing pantyhose under his trousers arouses him sexually. John's desire to wear women's clothing can be best characterized as

Accepted Answer

John's desire to wear women's clothing is categorized as transvestism, which is defined as wearing clothing of the opposite gender for sexual arousal or gratification. Perversion refers to abnormal sexual behavior, whereas fetishism involves the use of nonhuman objects or body parts for sexual arousal. Voyeurism involves observing others in a sexual context without their knowledge or consent.

Question 2

Atypical sexual behavior is sometimes used as a synonym for

Accepted Answer

Atypical sexual behavior refers to sexual practices or interest that fall outside of traditional societal norms or expectations. This can encompass a wide range of behaviors, including same-sex attraction, BDSM, fetishes, and other forms of consensual sexual variation. It is important to note that atypical sexual behavior is not synonymous with non-consensual or harmful sexual behavior.

Therefore, option C (sexual variation) is the best choice. Options A and B (nonconsensual sex and compulsive sex) refer to problematic sexual behavior rather than sexual variation. Option D (paraphilia) refers to a specific type of sexual variation that involves intense and persistent sexual arousal towards atypical objects, situations, or individuals. While paraphilias fall under the umbrella of atypical sexual behavior, they are not synonymous with it.

Question 3

Identify a true statement about satyriasis.

Accepted Answer

Satyriasis refers to excessive or uncontrollable sexual desire in men, while the term "nymphomania" is often used for excessive sexual desire in women. However, both terms have been criticized for being based on sexist and moralistic attitudes towards sexuality. While historically there may have been a belief that men are naturally more sexual than women, this is a societal construct and not supported by scientific evidence.

Question 4

Which of the following phrases best defines sexual variations?

Accepted Answer

Sexual variations refer to sexual behaviors, preferences, and orientations that are not statistically typical of American sexual behaviors. They can include consensual acts such as BDSM or non-monogamy, as well as non-consensual acts such as sexual assault or harassment. However, sexual variations are not defined by their legality or social approval, nor do they necessarily involve force or coercion.

Question 5

Both paraphilic sexual behaviors and sexual variations

Accepted Answer

Both paraphilic sexual behaviors and sexual variations are not statistically typical, meaning they are not the norm in terms of sexual behavior. However, paraphilic behaviors involve nonconsenting individuals and can be injurious, while sexual variations are consensual and within societal norms.

Question 6

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), declares that an individual with a particular paraphilic impulse would be considered to have paraphilic sexual interest if he or she ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental...

Question 7

Satyriasis refers to

Accepted Answer

Satyriasis is an uncontrollable sexual desire in men, also known as hypersexuality or compulsive sexual behavior disorder. It is a condition that is associated with high-risk sexual behaviors and can lead to negative consequences in personal relationships, occupational functioning, and mental health.

Question 8

Individuals who have sex with animals but are not concerned with their welfare are known as

Accepted Answer

Bestialists are individuals who engage in sexual acts with animals, but they do not demonstrate any concern for the welfare of the animal. Necrophiles engage in sexual acts with dead bodies, pedophiles have a sexual attraction to children, and exhibitionists derive sexual pleasure from exposing themselves in public. None of these definitions apply to individuals who engage in bestiality without concern for the animal's well-being.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true of paraphilia?

Accepted Answer

While paraphilias are considered out-of-the-ordinary sexual behaviors that often involve the use of nonhuman objects or the suffering/humiliation of oneself or others, not all individuals with paraphilias require compulsory psychiatric treatment. Treatment may be recommended for those experiencing distress or impairment in everyday functioning, but not necessarily mandated.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the study conducted on a group of Canadian university students and their voyeuristic tendencies?

Accepted Answer

The study found that both men and women were more likely to watch an attractive person undress than watch two attractive people having sex. This is supported by the statement in option A. Option B is incorrect as it states that women were more likely to watch two attractive people having sex, which is the opposite of the study's findings. Option C is incorrect as personal virtues were not found to be the sole regulator of voyeuristic tendencies. Option D is also incorrect as the study found that watching an attractive person undress was not perceived as more invasive than watching a sexual act.

Question 11

A pejorative term used to describe abnormal or excessive sexual desire in a woman is

Accepted Answer

Nymphomania is a term historically used to describe a woman with an excessive or abnormal sexual desire, although it is now considered an outdated and pejorative term. Satyriasis is the equivalent term used to describe excessive sexual desire in a man. Psychosis refers to a severe mental disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality, and anodyspareunia refers to pain during anal intercourse.

Question 12

Greg often experiences an abnormal and uncontrollable desire for sex. Which of the following terms can be used to refer to Greg's excessive sexual drive?

Accepted Answer

Satyriasis and nymphomania are both terms used to refer to an excessive and uncontrollable desire for sex in men and women, respectively. Necrophilia refers to a sexual attraction to corpses and klismaphilia refers to sexual arousal from receiving enemas.

Question 13

All of the following are coercive paraphilias EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Coercive paraphilias involve non-consenting victims or harm being inflicted on the self or others. Fetishism involves a sexual attraction to non-human objects and does not necessarily involve coercion or harm to others. The other options listed (zoophilia, sexual sadism, necrophilia) all involve harm to others or involve non-consenting partners.

Question 14

The American Psychiatric Association (2013) does NOT list domination and submission as a paraphilic disorder because

Accepted Answer

The American Psychiatric Association does not list domination and submission as a paraphilic disorder because these behaviors are consensual and do not cause psychological distress.

Question 15

Martin finds women with long, dark hair sexually alluring, and most of his sexual partners have long, dark hair. Charles also finds women with long, dark hair alluring. Charles can become aroused and reach orgasm only when his partner has long, dark hair. Which of the following two terms can be used to describe Martin's and Charles's behaviors respectively?

Accepted Answer

Martin's preference for women with long, dark hair can be considered a paraphilic sexual interest because it is a specific sexual interest that does not cause distress or impairment to him or others. Charles's requirement for his partner to have long, dark hair to achieve arousal and orgasm is indicative of a paraphilic disorder, specifically fetishistic disorder, because it is a necessary condition for his sexual functioning.

Question 16

Lady Jane, a respectable Victorian, looks forward to indulging in sexual intercourse with her husband, Sir Albert. It is going to be the fourth sexual intercourse in that week. Albert suspects that Lady Jane may be suffering from

Accepted Answer

The fact that Lady Jane is looking forward to indulging in sexual intercourse with her husband multiple times in a week suggests a strong desire or craving for sex, which could potentially indicate nymphomania. Satyriasis refers to uncontrollable or excessive sexual desire in men, which is not applicable in this scenario. Menarche refers to the onset of menstruation and menopause refers to the cessation of menstruation, neither of which are relevant in this context.

Question 17

Any intense and persistent sexual interest other than sexual interest in genital stimulation or preparatory fondling with phenotypically normal, physically mature consenting human partners is called

Accepted Answer

The question pertains to a sexual interest that is intense and persistent, and goes beyond typical sexual interests such as genital stimulation and preparatory fondling. This fits the criteria for a paraphilia, which is a condition where a person experiences sexual arousal in response to atypical stimuli or situations. Examples of paraphilias may include exhibitionism, voyeurism, or fetishism. Anorexia and anodyspareunia are not related to this concept, and erotica refers to artistic or literary materials that have a sexual theme.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The term "sadomasochism" is no longer used by psychologists and psychiatrists to refer to domination and submission, as it is considered stigmatizing and outdated terminology. Instead, they use terms such as BDSM (bondage and discipline, domination and submission, sadism and masochism) to refer to consensual activities involving power dynamics and physical or psychological control.

Question 19

Maxim, a 14-year-old, purchases a dog. He derives sexual pleasure when it licks his genitals, and he often indulges in anal sex with the dog. When penetrating the dog, he makes sure that it is not hurt. In this scenario, which of the following paraphilic behaviors does Maxim demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

Maxim is demonstrating zoophilia, which is a paraphilic behavior involving sexual attraction and/or activity with animals.

Question 20

Typically, which of the following is considered a noncoercive paraphilia?

Accepted Answer

Transvestism, also known as cross-dressing, is considered a noncoercive paraphilia because it does not involve non-consensual or harmful behavior towards others. Frotteurism, voyeurism, and exhibitionism all involve non-consensual behaviors such as touching or exposing oneself to others, and are therefore considered coercive paraphilias.

Quiz 10: Variations in Sexual Behavior