Question 1

Who is a voyeur? Under what conditions would voyeurism be considered a paraphilia?

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Question 2

Discuss the two styles of interaction that are related to sadomasochism (S-M).

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Question 3

A review of all types of treatment programs concludes that
A)such programs did not lead to sexual recidivism at all.
B)cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT)based programs are consistently shown to be effective.
C)classical behavioral programs have the greatest significant effect.
D)the rate of reoffending after 20 years is about 80 percent for all types of treatment.

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The review concludes that cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT)-based programs are consistently shown to be effective in reducing sexual recidivism. The other options are either incorrect or not supported by the review.

Question 4

The use of a trained sex surrogate as part of a program designed to teach someone how to interact sexually is
A)highly unlikely to benefit participants because of the artificial nature of the process.
B)widely used by sex therapists to model appropriate responses.
C)uniformly considered to be prostitution and is deemed illegal.
D)a type of skills training that is highly controversial.

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The use of a trained sex surrogate for skills training is controversial because it blurs the line between therapy and prostitution. While some therapists do use this method, others do not endorse it. Additionally, there is debate about how effective it actually is in teaching sexual skills.

Question 5

Briefly explain some of the methods used to treat sexual variations.

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Question 6

Thomas,a prosperous banker and respected member of his community,leads a secret life where he dresses in his wife's clothes and lingerie in the evening and sets out soliciting sex.He thought that he was recognized by neighbors on a couple of occasions and has had close shaves with the law.However,he can think about nothing but his secret sexual life as the day draws to a close and has even devised certain rituals leading up to his evening jaunts.He finds it impossible to control his urges and behavior though he feels scared and guilty after he's back home.Nevertheless,Thomas reasons that this "distraction" is necessary for him to be able to cope with his high-stress job.Though Thomas tries to tell himself otherwise,the revelation of his secret will surely destroy his home and professional life.Does Thomas suffer from a sexual addiction? Support your answer with material from the text.

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Question 7

Explain prevention of sexual variations.

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Question 8

What is exhibitionism? When is it considered a paraphilia?

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Question 9

Define sadism and masochism and trace their origins.

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Question 10

Distinguish between male and female hypersexuality in terms of measurement and activities.

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Question 11

What is fetishism? Characterize a fetishistic disorder.What are the three most frequently used categories of objects by fetishists?

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Question 12

Which of the following is true about the findings from a systematic review of controlled outcome evaluations of psychological and hormonal treatment programs?
A)The programs were least effective on rapists.
B)The programs had no effect on exhibitionists.
C)The programs were only effective when participation was voluntary.
D)The programs had a significant measure of success with intrafamily child sex offenders.

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Question 13

Define and compare the four approaches to defining "sexual abnormality" described in the text.

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Quiz 14: Variations in Sexual Behavior