Question 1

Which of the following criteria would most likely deem masturbation as abnormal?

Accepted Answer

C) If you used harm-based criteria where it is assumed that masturbation causes blindness, this would most likely deem masturbation as abnormal because it involves a false belief about physical harm that is not supported by medical science. This criterion is not based on current societal norms or statistical prevalence but on an outdated and incorrect assumption about health consequences.

Question 2

Marshall has a foot fetish where he enjoys looking at his partner's feet during sexual activity. Which criteria would most likely label Marshall's behaviour as "abnormal"?

Accepted Answer

Marshall's behavior would be considered "abnormal" based on statistical criteria because having a foot fetish is statistically uncommon compared to the general population's sexual preferences.

Question 3

Which of the following sexual behaviours would be considered "abnormal" from socio-cultural, statistical, and harm-based viewpoints?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a paraphilic disorder?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an example...

Question 5

Aaron is aroused only by the sight of blood. Aaron is having difficulty developing normal sexual relationships because of this fetish and is distressed by it. Which of the following does Aaron have?

Accepted Answer

Aaron's arousal is exclusively linked to a specific stimulus (blood), which is causing distress and impairment in his life, fitting the criteria for an exclusive paraphilic disorder.

Question 6

According to the DSM-5, when is a person diagnosed with a paraphilia but not a paraphilic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A person is diagnosed with a paraphilia but not a paraphilic disorder when they engage in the paraphilia without distress or impairment in functioning.

Question 7

In terms of "abnormal" sexual behaviours, which of the following is often considered a global taboo and cuts across most cultural boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Incest is widely regarded as a taboo across various cultures and societies globally due to the potential for genetic abnormalities in offspring and the violation of social and familial norms.

Question 8

What term is used to describe any intense and persistent sexual interest other than sexual interest in genital stimulation or preparatory fondling with phenotypically normal, physically mature, consenting human partners?

Accepted Answer

Paraphilia refers to intense sexual interests outside of interest in genital stimulation or preparatory fondling with consenting adult human partners, including a wide range of sexual interests and behaviors that are considered to deviate from the norm.

Question 9

What is the threshold in the DSM-5 for a paraphilia to be labelled as a "disorder"?

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 specifies that for a paraphilia to be considered a disorder, it must cause harm to the person, cause the person distress or impairment, or cause harm to others. This encompasses all the options provided, making "All of the above" the correct answer.

Question 10

Which of the following would be considered a paraphilic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A paraphilic disorder is characterized not just by having unusual sexual interests, but by these interests causing distress or impairment to the individual or involving harm or risk of harm to others. In option A, Fred's balloon fetish is described as causing significant distress or impairment in his life, which aligns with the criteria for a paraphilic disorder. Options B and C describe fetishes that, while unusual, do not cause distress or impairment to the individual's functioning, and thus would not be classified as paraphilic disorders.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT required for someone to be diagnosed with a paraphilic disorder?

Accepted Answer

Having a paraphilia alone does not necessarily result in a diagnosis of a paraphilic disorder. A key distinction is that a paraphilic disorder requires the paraphilia to cause distress or impairment to the individual or involve harm or risk of harm to others. Sadomasochistic behavior, in and of itself, does not automatically imply a paraphilic disorder without considering the context and consent of the individuals involved.

Question 12

Which of the following is characteristic of a sexual sadism disorder?

Accepted Answer

Sexual sadism disorder is characterized by all the mentioned aspects: recurrent and intense sexual arousal from the suffering of others, acting on these urges with a non-consenting partner, and experiencing significant distress or impairment because of these urges.

Question 13

Which of the following is the most significant reason why atypical sexual behaviours have not been studied very widely?

Accepted Answer

Atypical sexual behaviours, including those classified as paraphilias, often involve activities that are illegal or socially taboo, making individuals reluctant to admit to these behaviours. This reluctance significantly hampers the ability of researchers to study these behaviours widely.

Question 14

Most fetishes are directly related to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Fetishes are most commonly related to the human body or parts of it, as they involve a sexual fixation on non-genital body parts or specific items associated with the body.

Question 15

Farouk is aroused by women's shoes and often asks his partners to wear high heels when they are engaging in sexual activity. Which term best describes this?

Accepted Answer

Farouk's arousal by women's shoes, specifically high heels, is best described as a "fetish," which is a strong sexual attraction to a non-living object or specific body part.

Question 16

Benji is turned on by lingerie. Which of the following would he be diagnosed with?

Accepted Answer

A mild fetish refers to a strong attraction or interest in a specific object or activity, such as lingerie, without it causing significant distress or impairment, which would be necessary for a diagnosis of Fetishistic Disorder.

Question 17

Which of the following men would NOT be diagnosed with a paraphilia?

Accepted Answer

Paraphilias are characterized by intense sexual arousal to atypical objects, situations, fantasies, behaviors, or individuals. Chris, who is aroused by the thought of himself as a female, may be experiencing gender dysphoria or autogynephilia, which is distinct from paraphilias that involve non-consensual acts, distress, or impairment in important areas of functioning. The other scenarios involve behaviors or conditions that could be considered paraphilic if they cause distress, impairment, or involve non-consensual acts.

Question 18

Yanis sometimes dresses as a woman when he is at home. Which of the following is most likely true of Yanis?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Yanis sometimes dresses as a woman when...

Question 19

Some studies have suggested that fetishes are a result of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Fetishes are often thought to develop through conditioning, where an individual associates a specific object or scenario with sexual arousal over time.

Question 20

A fetish is most likely to appear first in which of the following sex/age groups?

Accepted Answer

Fetishes are more commonly reported in males and often begin to manifest during adolescence. This developmental period involves significant hormonal, physical, and psychological changes, making it a prime time for the emergence of sexual preferences and behaviors, including fetishes.

Quiz 15: Variations in Sexual Behaviour