Question 1

The term _________________ is a less pejorative term for sexual addiction,but it is not recognized by the APA.

Accepted Answer

"Hypersexuality" is the most commonly used term to refer to a compulsive and excessive preoccupation with sexual fantasies, urges, and behaviors. Although it is not recognized as a disorder in the DSM-5, it is sometimes used by mental health professionals to describe a pattern of behavior that causes significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. The other options are less commonly used or more pejorative in nature.

Question 2

Paraphilias are diagnosed in all ethnic and socioeconomic groups and among all sexual orientations.

Accepted Answer

Paraphilias can occur in individuals of any ethnicity, socioeconomic background, or sexual orientation.

Question 3

Renaldo is arrested for the abduction and murder of a heterosexual male.He describes having felt "alive" and "turned on" when he cut off the victim's penis.Which of the following might be one of his psychiatric diagnoses?

Accepted Answer

Renaldo's description of feeling "alive" and "turned on" during a violent sexual act suggests the presence of sexual sadism, which involves deriving sexual pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others. None of the other options (sexual masochism, voyeurism, and homosexual rape) fully capture the nature of Renaldo's behavior or motivations.

Question 4

The most common form of pedophilia is

Accepted Answer

The most common form of pedophilia involves an adult male and a young girl, as studies and clinical observations have shown that this is the most frequently reported scenario in cases of pedophilia.

Question 5

The most frequent sexual activity in pedophilia is

Accepted Answer

Touching or fondling of the child's genitals, legs, and buttocks is the most frequent sexual activity in pedophilia, according to various research studies. Other sexual activities such as oral or anal stimulation and exhibitionism and masturbation might occur but are less frequent.

Question 6

A frequent theme of nineteenth-century stories and novels is a passionate love relationship with a pale,weak,sickly woman who was close to death and is cherished even more after her death.Such stories may be said to have a __________ theme.

Accepted Answer

The word "necrophilic" refers to an obsession or attraction to death or dead bodies. The theme described in the question fits within this definition, as the love for a sickly woman who is cherished even after her death can be seen as a fascination with the idea of death.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding sexual sadism and sexual masochism?

Accepted Answer

Sexual sadism and masochism often involve extreme, compulsive, and potentially dangerous activities, distinguishing them from consensual BDSM practices.

Question 8

What profession would provide convenient access to partners for a person with necrophilia?

Accepted Answer

A mortician works with dead bodies and has access to corpses, which would provide convenient access for a person with necrophilia. The other professions listed do not involve regular contact with dead bodies.

Question 9

The distinction between normal sexual behaviors and paraphilic behaviors is in the compulsive,recurring,and distressing nature of the behavior.

Accepted Answer

The distinction between normal sexual behaviors and paraphilic behaviors is based on the presence of compulsive, recurring, and distressing nature of the behavior. It is not simply a matter of the type of behavior being exhibited.

Question 10

The term sexual variations refers to any nonreproductive sexual activity.

Accepted Answer

Sexual variations refer to a wide range of sexually related behaviors that are outside of conventional norms, including but not limited to non-heterosexual orientations, BDSM practices, fetishism, and more. It is not necessarily limited to non-reproductive sexual activity.

Question 11

A person with pedophilia usually seeks

Accepted Answer

Pedophilia is attraction towards prepubescent children, regardless of their gender. It is not related to the sexual orientation of the person with pedophilia. Seeking out vulnerable or unhappy children is also not a defining characteristic of pedophilia.

Question 12

What have researchers found to be the most common cause of paraphilias?

Accepted Answer

While there have been numerous theories and studies conducted, there is no consensus or conclusive evidence pointing to a single cause of paraphilias. It is likely that the development of paraphilias may be influenced by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a pedophile?

Accepted Answer

Pedophilia is a chronic sexual attraction to prepubescent children, regardless of gender. Therefore, the sexual interest of a pedophile can be directed towards either boys or girls, not just limited to little girls.

Question 14

______________________ developed and marketed the idea of sexual addiction.

Accepted Answer

Patrick Carnes is credited with developing and popularizing the concept of sexual addiction through his books and workshops in the 1980s and 1990s. Havelock Ellis and Sigmund Freud made significant contributions to the field of psychology, but neither developed the concept of sexual addiction. Albert Bandura is a prominent psychologist known for his work on social learning theory and self-efficacy, but he did not develop the concept of sexual addiction.

Question 15

According to the DSM-IV-TR,the key criterion for a diagnosis of sexual masochism is

Accepted Answer

According to the DSM-IV-TR, the key criterion for a diagnosis of sexual masochism is sexual arousal produced by being humiliated or made to suffer. This can manifest in various behaviors such as being spanked, tied up, or verbally degraded during sexual activity. Arousal from the infliction of physical or psychological harm to another would fall under the category of sexual sadism. Obsessive and compelling sexual thoughts or recurrent thoughts of injury or death are not specific to sexual masochism and would require additional criteria for diagnosis.

Question 16

The most common motive for necrophilia appears to be

Accepted Answer

Possession of a nonrejecting partner is the most common motive for necrophilia, as the deceased person cannot reject or resist the sexual advances of the perpetrator. This is often tied to issues of power and control. The other options listed are not common motives for necrophilia.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about pedophilia is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement, "Most such perpetrators use force or threats with their victims" is false. Many pedophiles groom their victims and use manipulation or coercion rather than force or threats.

Question 18

According to the DSM-IV-TR,the key criterion for a diagnosis of sexual sadism is

Accepted Answer

Sexual sadism is defined as sexual arousal caused by inflicting physical or psychological harm on another person. It is important to note that this arousal is the main criterion for diagnosis, and it is not simply a mere interest in sadistic behavior. Additionally, the harm inflicted must be nonconsensual and must cause distress or impairment to the victim. Therefore, option B is the correct key criterion for a diagnosis of sexual sadism as per the DSM-IV-TR.

Question 19

A form of sexual masochism that results in as many as 1,000 deaths annually is

Accepted Answer

Autoerotic asphyxia is a form of sexual masochism where an individual intentionally restricts their own oxygen supply for the purpose of sexual arousal. This can lead to accidental death by strangulation or suffocation, and it is estimated that as many as 1,000 deaths per year are caused by this practice. Sadistic rape, domination and submission, and necrophilia may also be considered forms of sexual deviance, but they do not result in such a high number of deaths as autoerotic asphyxia.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an S&M script?

Accepted Answer

Hyperfemininity is not considered a common element in S&M scripts. The other options, hypermasculinity, physical restriction, and psychological humiliation, are often present in S&M scenarios.

Quiz 10: Variations in Sexual Behavior