Question 1

Exposing one's genitals to strangers who do not expect such exposure is formally known as

Accepted Answer

Exposing one's genitals to strangers who do not expect such exposure is known as exhibitionism. Paraphilia refers to sexual arousal to atypical stimuli, perversion flashing is not a formal term, and voyeurism refers to the act of observing others in sexual situations without their knowledge or consent.

Question 2

Identification with dressing as the opposite gender is the particular focus of

Accepted Answer

Transvestic disorder is a paraphilic disorder in which an individual experiences significant distress or impairment as a result of recurrent and intense sexual arousal from cross-dressing as the opposite gender. Transsexualism refers to an individual who feels that their gender identity is the opposite of their biological sex and seeks to transition to living as the opposite gender. Sadomasochism involves the infliction or reception of pain or humiliation as a source of sexual gratification. Voyeurism involves the act of observing an unsuspecting individual who is naked, in the process of disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity. None of these other disorders specifically focus on dressing as the opposite gender.

Question 3

Sexual arousal from dressing as the opposite gender or "cross­dressing" is known as

Accepted Answer

The sexual arousal from dressing as the opposite gender is known as transvestic disorder. Transgendering refers to a person who identifies as a different gender than the one they were assigned at birth. Gender role reversal is a term that refers to when traditional gender roles are switched, but it does not necessarily involve cross-dressing. Transsexual fetishism is a controversial term that is not recognized as a valid diagnosis by most mental health professionals.

Question 4

Peggie loves to expose herself to others.She often takes walks on a parkway wearing a bulky sweater with nothing beneath it, and will open it to reveal her breasts to passersby.She becomes quite aroused by engaging in this sort of activity, and seeks it out more and more often.Peggie has a(n)

Accepted Answer

Peggie's behavior meets the criteria for a paraphilic disorder, specifically exhibitionism. This is because her behavior is causing significant distress or impairment in her life, and is involving non-consenting individuals (the passersby). A paraphilia is a sexual interest outside of normative behavior, but it becomes a disorder when it causes distress or harm to oneself or others. Choices A, B, and D do not fully capture the nature of Peggie's behavior or the extent of its impact on her life and others.

Question 5

An unusual need to use non-living objects to enhance or begin sexual arousal is called

Accepted Answer

Fetishism is defined as the use of non-living objects to enhance or begin sexual arousal. Pedophilia is the primary or exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children. Frotteurism is a sexual disorder characterized by the persistent sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person. Fanaticism is an extreme and often irrational devotion or belief in a particular thing or idea.

Question 6

Mac often leaves work to ride the subway around the city.As he rides, he always chooses to stand up in crowded cars so that he can rub up against the women nearby him.Mac probably has which paraphilic disorder?

Accepted Answer

Mac's behavior of rubbing up against women on a crowded subway indicates a paraphilic disorder called frotteuristic disorder, which involves sexual arousal and gratification from rubbing against non-consenting individuals.

Question 7

Having a sexual attraction to children is called

Accepted Answer

Pedophilia is a psychiatric disorder in which an adult or older adolescent experiences a primary or exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children. It is considered a paraphilia, a condition in which a person's sexual arousal and gratification depend on fantasizing about or engaging in sexual behavior that is atypical or extreme.

Question 8

Tom has been secretly watching others in his neighborhood undress or engage in sexual activity without being seen. He becomes sexually aroused by this activity.He may be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

Tom's behavior of secretly watching others undress or engage in sexual activity without being seen and becoming sexually aroused falls under the diagnostic criteria for voyeurism. This disorder involves recurrent and intense sexually arousing fantasies, urges, or behaviors that involve the act of observing an unsuspecting person who is naked, in the process of disrobing, or engaged in sexual activity.

Question 9

A person whose sexual behavior or fantasies involves highly unusual activities, but these activities do not cause distress or problems, has a(n)

Accepted Answer

The definition of paraphilia is sexual arousal or behavior towards unusual objects or situations. If this behavior or fantasy is not causing distress or problems, then it does not meet the criteria for a paraphilic disorder, which involves distress or interference with normal functioning. Pervasive/perverse disorder and sexual obsession are not recognized diagnoses in the DSM-5.

Question 10

Genetics seems to be a factor regarding predispositions to sexual deviance.A reward deficiency syndrome is sometimes implicated in paraphilias, with its emphasis on

Accepted Answer

Reward deficiency syndrome is associated with impulsivity, compulsivity, and addiction, which may be underlying factors in the development of paraphilias.

Question 11

Paraphilic disorders are most likely to develop during

Accepted Answer

Paraphilic disorders are most likely to develop during early adulthood, typically beginning in the late teenage years or early 20s. This is due in part to the hormonal changes and increased sexual curiosity that occur during this period of life. However, it is important to note that not everyone with paraphilic disorders acts on their desires and many are able to manage their symptoms with therapy and other interventions.

Question 12

A key characteristic of paraphilias is that

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that individuals can possess multiple paraphilias at once, and some individuals may have a preference for multiple paraphilias. It is not uncommon for individuals with one paraphilia to also have other paraphilic interests.

Question 13

John was recently caught exposing his genitals to strangers who did not expect exposure.He is exhibiting behaviors characteristic of

Accepted Answer

John's behavior of exposing his genitals to strangers who did not expect it is characteristic of exhibitionism, which is a type of paraphilia involving exposing one's genitals to unsuspecting strangers for sexual arousal. Role-playing involves consensual enactment of sexual fantasies, genital focus refers to fixation on the genitals during sexual activity, and sexual distortion is not a recognized term in the context of paraphilias.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a pedophilic act?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

What is the difference between a paraphilia and a paraphilic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A paraphilia refers to sexual attraction or arousal to atypical stimuli, behaviors, or fantasies, while a paraphilic disorder is diagnosed when a paraphilia causes distress, impairment, or harm to oneself or others, or when an individual acts on the urges in a way that violates others' rights or social norms. In other words, a paraphilia is not necessarily problematic, but a paraphilic disorder is a clinical condition that requires treatment.

Question 16

Paraphilias are far more common in

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently found that paraphilias are more common in men than women. While the exact prevalence rates are difficult to determine due to underreporting and stigma, one study found that men were over three times more likely than women to report paraphilic fantasies or behaviors.

Question 17

People who describe their early home lives as emotionally abusive and come from large families with poor attachment and frequent, aggressive sexual activity within the family have characteristics that correspond to

Accepted Answer

Paraphilias often develop in individuals who have experienced early emotional abuse, poor attachment, and exposure to inappropriate sexual behaviors, as these factors can influence atypical sexual interests and behaviors.

Question 18

Flashing or indecent exposure is also referred to as

Accepted Answer

Flashing or indecent exposure is commonly known as exhibitionism. Perversion and genitalism are not specific to this act, while cross gendering refers to dressing or appearing as a different gender, which is not necessarily the same thing as indecent exposure.

Question 19

Recent work support a strong genetic component to sexual deviancy and paraphilias.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recent work support a strong genetic component...

Question 20

The particular focus of sexual masochism and sadism is a desire to

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 11: Sexual Dysfunctions and Disorders and Gender Identity Disorder

Exposing one's genitals to strangers who do not expect such exposure is formally known as

Identification with dressing as the opposite gender is the particular focus of

Sexual arousal from dressing as the opposite gender or "crossdressing" is known as

Peggie loves to expose herself to others.She often takes walks on a parkway wearing a bulky sweater with nothing beneath it, and will open it to reveal her breasts to passersby.She becomes quite aroused by engaging in this sort of activity, and seeks it out more and more often.Peggie has a(n)

An unusual need to use non-living objects to enhance or begin sexual arousal is called

Mac often leaves work to ride the subway around the city.As he rides, he always chooses to stand up in crowded cars so that he can rub up against the women nearby him.Mac probably has which paraphilic disorder?

Having a sexual attraction to children is called

Tom has been secretly watching others in his neighborhood undress or engage in sexual activity without being seen. He becomes sexually aroused by this activity.He may be diagnosed with

A person whose sexual behavior or fantasies involves highly unusual activities, but these activities do not cause distress or problems, has a(n)

Genetics seems to be a factor regarding predispositions to sexual deviance.A reward deficiency syndrome is sometimes implicated in paraphilias, with its emphasis on

Paraphilic disorders are most likely to develop during

A key characteristic of paraphilias is that

John was recently caught exposing his genitals to strangers who did not expect exposure.He is exhibiting behaviors characteristic of

Which of the following is an example of a pedophilic act?

What is the difference between a paraphilia and a paraphilic disorder?

Paraphilias are far more common in

People who describe their early home lives as emotionally abusive and come from large families with poor attachment and frequent, aggressive sexual activity within the family have characteristics that correspond to

Flashing or indecent exposure is also referred to as

Recent work support a strong genetic component to sexual deviancy and paraphilias.

The particular focus of sexual masochism and sadism is a desire to

Quiz 11: Sexual Dysfunctions and Disorders and Gender Identity Disorder

Exposing one's genitals to strangers who do not expect such exposure is formally known as

Identification with dressing as the opposite gender is the particular focus of

Sexual arousal from dressing as the opposite gender or "cross­dressing" is known as

Peggie loves to expose herself to others.She often takes walks on a parkway wearing a bulky sweater with nothing beneath it, and will open it to reveal her breasts to passersby.She becomes quite aroused by engaging in this sort of activity, and seeks it out more and more often.Peggie has a(n)

An unusual need to use non-living objects to enhance or begin sexual arousal is called

Mac often leaves work to ride the subway around the city.As he rides, he always chooses to stand up in crowded cars so that he can rub up against the women nearby him.Mac probably has which paraphilic disorder?

Having a sexual attraction to children is called

Tom has been secretly watching others in his neighborhood undress or engage in sexual activity without being seen. He becomes sexually aroused by this activity.He may be diagnosed with

A person whose sexual behavior or fantasies involves highly unusual activities, but these activities do not cause distress or problems, has a(n)

Genetics seems to be a factor regarding predispositions to sexual deviance.A reward deficiency syndrome is sometimes implicated in paraphilias, with its emphasis on

Paraphilic disorders are most likely to develop during

A key characteristic of paraphilias is that

John was recently caught exposing his genitals to strangers who did not expect exposure.He is exhibiting behaviors characteristic of

Which of the following is an example of a pedophilic act?

What is the difference between a paraphilia and a paraphilic disorder?

Paraphilias are far more common in

People who describe their early home lives as emotionally abusive and come from large families with poor attachment and frequent, aggressive sexual activity within the family have characteristics that correspond to

Flashing or indecent exposure is also referred to as

Recent work support a strong genetic component to sexual deviancy and paraphilias.

The particular focus of sexual masochism and sadism is a desire to

Sexual arousal from dressing as the opposite gender or "crossdressing" is known as