Question 1

Which phrase BEST expresses the proportion of community-dwelling women who have experienced someone exposing himself?

Accepted Answer

The phrase "about half" best expresses the proportion of community-dwelling women who have experienced someone exposing himself, as it indicates that approximately 50% of women have had this experience.

Question 2

The word frottage means ______ in French.

Accepted Answer

Frottage in French means "friction", which refers to the act of rubbing or pressing against something or someone. It can have sexual connotations, but is not exclusively sexual in nature.

Question 3

As compared with their prevalence among men, paraphilic disorders are ______ common among women.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that paraphilic disorders are much less common among women as compared to men. However, there is limited research in this area and the exact prevalence rate for paraphilic disorders among women is unclear.

Question 4

Wally is apprehended by security personnel at a crowded music festival after several women claimed that he rubbed against them without their consent while they were dancing. Wally may exemplify ______ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Wally's behavior of rubbing against women without their consent in a crowded place suggests frotteuristic disorder, which involves recurrent and intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person. The other disorder options do not fit the scenario as well. Sexual sadism involves causing harm or humiliation to others; voyeuristic disorder involves observing others without their knowledge or consent; and exhibitionistic disorder involves exposing one's genitals to others without their consent.

Question 5

Which statement is NOT a valid argument to treat exhibitionism as more than a nuisance crime?

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence to suggest that exhibitionism entails more physical harm than is usually supposed. In fact, exhibitionism is often considered a non-contact offense, meaning that physical harm is unlikely to occur.

Question 6

Roland can only become sexually aroused by leather gear. He has amassed considerable debt purchasing expensive leather items from specialty retailers. Roland's partner is likely to leave him because he cannot enjoy more traditional romantic and sexual experiences. Roland's experience BEST illustrates ______ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Roland's sexual arousal is exclusively tied to leather gear, which meets the criteria for fetishism in which an individual requires specific objects or body parts to become sexually aroused. The fact that his partner is likely to leave him because he cannot enjoy traditional romantic and sexual experiences suggests that his fetish is causing him significant distress or impairment.

Question 7

In ______ disorder, an individual gains sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against an unconsenting person.

Accepted Answer

Frotteuristic disorder involves gaining sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person. Paraphilic disorder is a broad term used to describe sexual disorders characterized by atypical or unusual sexual preferences or fantasies. Voyeuristic disorder involves gaining sexual pleasure from observing unsuspecting individuals engaging in sexual or private activities. Exhibitionistic disorder involves gaining sexual pleasure from exposing one's genitals to unwilling observers. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 8

A married couple who occasionally engages in consensual sexual dominance and submission MOST likely exemplifies ______.

Accepted Answer

Paraphilia refers to intense sexual arousal to atypical objects, situations, fantasies, behaviors, or individuals. Consensual sexual dominance and submission can be considered a form of paraphilia when it significantly deviates from the cultural norms for sexual behavior but does not necessarily imply a disorder unless it causes distress or harm to oneself or others. Fetishism is a specific type of paraphilia focused on non-living objects or non-genital body parts, which does not specifically describe the scenario. Frotteurism involves touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person, which is not applicable in the context of a consensual relationship. Paraphilic disorder is diagnosed when paraphilic interests cause distress or impairment to the individual or harm to others, which is not indicated in the scenario provided.

Question 9

The DSM-5 lists ______ specific paraphilic disorders.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 lists eight specific paraphilic disorders.

Question 10

Potential fetish objects do NOT include ______.

Accepted Answer

Lips are not typically fetishized in the same way as feet, shoes, and leather.

Question 11

The prevalence of frotteuristic disorder among women appears to be ______.

Accepted Answer

Frotteuristic disorder is predominantly diagnosed in males, and its prevalence among women is extremely low, often considered negligible or 0.0%.

Question 12

The drugs commonly used to treat male erectile dysfunction, such as Viagra and Cialis, are effective in ______ of men.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that these drugs are effective in more than 50% of men. However, the effectiveness may vary depending on factors such as age, underlying medical conditions, and individual response to the medication.

Question 13

Danny is undergoing treatment for exhibitionistic disorder. His psychiatrist prescribes a medication to reduce his sexual impulses. Based on the textbook's discussion, Danny was MOST likely prescribed a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

Exhibitionistic disorder involves a pattern of exposing one's genitalia to non-consenting individuals. Treatment typically involves a combination of medication and therapy. In this case, the medication prescribed is intended to reduce Danny's sexual impulses. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been used to reduce sexual behavior in individuals with exhibitionistic disorder, making this the most likely medication prescribed. Psychostimulants, benzodiazepines, and mood stabilizers are not typically used in the treatment of exhibitionistic disorder.

Question 14

Fetishistic disorder is an erotic fixation on ______.

Accepted Answer

Fetishistic disorder is defined as a sexual fixation on nonsexual objects or body parts, such as feet, shoes, or underwear. It is not related to magic, minors, or exhibitionism.

Question 15

In ______ disorder, individuals become aroused by exposing their genitals to an unsuspecting stranger.

Accepted Answer

Exhibitionistic disorder involves becoming sexually aroused by exposing one's genitals to an unwitting person.

Question 16

Michael is untroubled by his occasional enjoyment of sexual activities that might be considered "kinky." Michael's example illustrates

Accepted Answer

Paraphilia involves sexual interests outside the norm, but it doesn't necessarily imply a disorder unless it causes distress or harm. Michael's lack of trouble over his interests suggests paraphilia without the distress or impairment required for a paraphilic disorder.

Question 17

Curt becomes sexually excited when he stands at his window and exposes himself to the women living in the apartment directly across the courtyard of his apartment building. Curt's behavior may reflect ______ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Curt's behavior involves exposing himself to others, which falls under the category of exhibitionism - a type of paraphilic disorder characterized by sexual arousal and gratification from exposing one's genitals to non-consenting individuals.

Question 18

Based on data from Firestone et al.'s 19-year study of men with exhibitionist disorder, it is fair to say that, very roughly, about 1 in ______ men will go on to a sexual or violent crime after being treated for exhibitionistic disorder.

Accepted Answer

Based on the findings from Firestone et al.'s study, it was observed that approximately 1 in 4 men treated for exhibitionistic disorder might go on to commit a sexual or violent crime. This statistic highlights the significant risk of recidivism among individuals diagnosed with this disorder, even after receiving treatment.

Question 19

The main difference between paraphilia and paraphilic disorders is the ______.

Accepted Answer

The main difference between paraphilia and paraphilic disorders is whether the attraction causes distress or harm to the individual or others. Paraphilia refers to an unusual or atypical sexual attraction or desire, whereas paraphilic disorder is diagnosed when someone experiences distress or causes harm to others as a result of their unusual attraction. The frequency and intensity of sexual behavior are not determining factors for the classification of paraphilia or paraphilic disorder. The object of sexual attraction may be unusual or atypical in both paraphilia and paraphilic disorder.

Question 20

With respect to pain during intercourse, penetration is to intercourse as ______ is to ______.

Accepted Answer

Penetration refers to the act of inserting the penis into the vagina during intercourse. Pain during intercourse can be caused by a variety of factors, but the general term for this is dyspareunia. Vaginismus, on the other hand, is a condition in which the muscles of the vagina involuntarily contract, making penetration difficult or impossible. Myotonia is a medical term for muscle stiffness or rigidity, which is not directly related to pain during intercourse. Therefore, option D is the best choice as it correctly matches penetration with intercourse and dyspareunia with pain during intercourse.

Quiz 11: Sexuality Disorders and Gender Dysphoria