Which of the following individuals could be diagnosed with a paraphilia?
A)Damon: who was arrested for distributing child pornography.
B)John: who has sexual intercourse with cows.
C)Sarah: who frequently fantasizes about using pain or humiliation with her partner,but has never wanted to act on her fantasies.
D)Mark: who likes his wife to wear garter belts,stockings,and high-heeled shoes when they are sexual.

Question

Which of the following individuals could be diagnosed with a paraphilia?
A)Damon: who was arrested for distributing child pornography.
B)John: who has sexual intercourse with cows.
C)Sarah: who frequently fantasizes about using pain or humiliation with her partner,but has never wanted to act on her fantasies.
D)Mark: who likes his wife to wear garter belts,stockings,and high-heeled shoes when they are sexual.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

John's behavior of having sexual intercourse with cows meets the diagnostic criteria for zoophilia, which is a type of paraphilia.

Answer: A
 Damon's behavior of distributing child pornography meets the diagnostic criteria for pedophilia, which is a type of paraphilia.

Answer: D
 Mark's preference for his wife to wear specific clothing during sexual activity does not meet the diagnostic criteria for a paraphilia. This behavior is considered a common sexual preference or fetish and is not necessarily indicative of a disorder.

Answer: C
 Sarah's fantasies about using pain or humiliation with her partner are classified as BDSM (bondage, dominance, sadism, and masochism) and are not necessarily indicative of a paraphilic disorder. However, if her fantasies involve non-consensual or harmful behavior, she may meet the diagnostic criteria for a paraphilia.

Which of the Following Individuals Could Be Diagnosed with a Paraphilia