FCD 3355 chap 16 – Flashcards
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What does sexuality expert Patrick Carnes suggest related to sexual addicts? a. Sexual addicts lack empathy and do not typically feel remorseful for their behavior. b. Sexual addicts are more likely to come from divorced families and/or experience sexual abuse as children. c. Sexual addicts go through four continuous cycles related to thoughts of sex, preparation for sex, compulsive sexual behavior, and feelings of despair. d. Sexual addicts are typically married males whose partners are not sexually open and after a period of repression of their sexuality they end up being hypersexual.
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c. Sexual addicts go through four continuous cycles related to thoughts of sex, preparation for sex, compulsive sexual behavior, and feelings of despair.
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. What term is used in relation to becoming sexually aroused by nonâhuman objects or nongenitalbody parts? a. Fetish b. Sadism c. Voyeurism d. Nymphomania
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a. Fetish
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What term describes a paraphiliac behavior involving recurrent and intense sexual arousal from fantasies or behaviors involving feces? a. Urolagnia b. Scatophagia c. Troilism d. Infantilism
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b. Scatophagia
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What theory would ascribe to the thought that an exhibitionist exposes himself to prove his masculinity and evoke a fear response? a. Biological b. Psychoanalytic c. Developmental d. Behavioral
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b. Psychoanalytic
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. What theory emphasizes the importance of movies, TV, and other media in the development of paraphilias? a. Psychoanalytic b. Behavioral c. Developmental d. Sociological
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d. Sociological
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Why did De Sade (who the term sadism was named after) believe that for women pain should be the highest form of sexual activity? a. Because this was more arousing to the aggressive nature of men b. Because pleasure could too easily be faked c. Because they were the weaker sex and needed to learn to be tougher d. Because they needed to be prepared for the pain of childbirth
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b. Because pleasure could too easily be faked
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All of the following are characteristics of a typical sexual addict EXCEPT that they: a. Are single b. Are obsessed with masturbation c. View pornography d. Participate in cybersex, sex with prostitutes, or multiple sexual affairs
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a. Are single
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What tends to be the primary factor in creating arousal for an exhibitionist? a. Nudity b. Being in a public setting c. Lack of consent d. Gender of the victim
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c. Lack of consent
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Of the following, who would NOT be classified as a pedophile? a. Someone who derives sexual gratification from looking at naked children b. Someone who derives sexual gratification from engaging in sexual intercourse with children c. Someone who derives sexual gratification from exhibitionism in front of children d. All of these would actually be classified as pedophiles.
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d. All of these would actually be classified as pedophiles.
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What mental health condition is often associated with compulsive sexual behavior? a. Anxiety disorder b. Disassociative personality disorder c. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder d. Bipoler disorder
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c. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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What types of drug therapy have shown some success with treating paraphilias? a. Testosteroneâsuppressing drugs and antidepressants b. Mood stabilizers and drugs commonly used for preventing seizures c. Antidepressants and mood stabilizers d. Blood pressure drugs and attention deficit medications
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a. Testosteroneâsuppressing drugs and antidepressants
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What types of treatments have been the most successful with paraphiliacs? a. Treatments that create behavioral change b. Therapy to resolve past sexuality issues c. Mentoring programs involving the paraphiliac having a "sponsor" d. Empathy training
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a. Treatments that create behavioral change
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What is the term for experiencing sexual arousal from the physical or psychological suffering of another person? a. Nymphomania b. Sadism c. Exhibitionism d. Masochism
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b. Sadism
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Gary derives sexual pleasure from rubbing his groin against women in the crowded subway he takes to work each morning. Gary is likely a: a. Necrophiliac. b. Frotteur. c. Zoophiliac. d. Exhibitionist.
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b. Frotteur.
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A biological theorist would attest paraphilias to which factor? a. Illness b. Higher levels of hormones c. Disturbances of brain structure d. All of these
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d. All of these
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Sadomasochism always includes: a. Pain b. Humiliation c. Bondage d. A consensual exchange of power
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c. Bondage
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Which of these people would likely be diagnosed with a paraphiliac disorder? a. Randi, age 25, female, who has had fantasies about being forced to have sex with various people since she was 17 b. Jake, age 29, male, who has engaged in sexual encounters with partners who enjoy being whipped, spanked, and tied up since becoming sexually active 3 years ago c. Jim, age 32, male, who is sexually aroused by watching women undress in dressing rooms. He has been doing this for a year and recently installed video recording devices in the dressing rooms at a local store. d. All of these
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d. All of these
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What was one purpose of the "North American ManâBoy Love Association" (NAMBLA)? a. Advocate for tougher penalties for child molesters b. Advocate for sex offender registry laws c. Supporting the abolishment of celibacy rules for priests d. Supporting the abolishment of ageâofâconsent laws
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d. Supporting the abolishment of ageâofâconsent laws
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What is considered one of the most reliable techniques for assessing continued pedophilic desires and fantasies with male sex offenders? a. Selfâreport b. Dream journals c. Penile plethysmorgraphy d. Psychological personality inventories
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c. Penile plethysmorgraphy
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Wade becomes sexually aroused by being humiliated, beaten, and tied up. What term would define his sexual preferences? a. Masochism b. Exhibitionism c. Sadism d. Frotteurism
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a. Masochism
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During therapy, an exhibitionist is asked to imagine what his/her behavior was like from the perspective of the victim. What type of treatment is this person most likely receiving? a. Aversion therapy b. Systematic desensitization c. Relapse prevention counseling d. Empathy training
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d. Empathy training
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What is significant about Megan's Law? a. It mandates that every community have access to information about sex offenders living there. b. It provides funds for community watch programs designed to discourage pedophiles. c. It limits the kind of work that a sex offender can participate in. d. It sets mandatory sentencing guidelines for perpetrators of childhood sexual abuse.
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a. It mandates that every community have access to information about sex offenders living there
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What term is used to describe a person who becomes sexually aroused primarily from displaying his/her genitals, nudity, or sexuality to strangers? a. Voyeur b. Hyposexual c. Necrophiliac d. Exhibitionist
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d. Exhibitionist
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According to research, what condition do some of the extreme paraphilias have the most in common with? a. Mood disorders b. Impulseâcontrol disorders c. Phobia disorders d. Sexual aversion disorders
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b. Impulseâcontrol disordes
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John Money believed that sexual development can be influenced by childhood sex play. What term did he use to describe the template of the ideal lover and sexual situation people develop based on these patterns of play? a. Sex attributes b. Genderguise c. Lovemaps d. Courtship guides
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c. Lovemaps
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According the the DSMâ5, what would classify for diagnosis of a paraphiliac disorder? a. Feeling distress about a sexual interest or behavior for at least 6 months b. A sexual desire or behavior that involves distress or injury of another person c. Desire for sexual behavior that involves unwilling people or those unable to give consent d. All of these
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d. All of these
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What is the most common animal involved in zoophilia? a. Female Horse b. Female Donkey c. Male dog d. Male chimp
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c. Male dog
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Which person has a definition of variant sexuality that does NOT contain a moral or social value judgment? a. Charles: "Sexual behavior is atypical if fewer than 5% of sexually active people do it." b. Neela: "Sexual deviance is every expression of sexual desire that does not correspond with the purpose of nature." c. Javariah: "Sexual perversions are behaviors that take place outside of a loving relationship." d. Humza: "The sexually variant individual exhibits sexual arousal or responses to inappropriate people, objects, or activities
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a. Charles: "Sexual behavior is atypical if fewer than 5% of sexually active people do it."
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What is most often a distinguishing characteristic between paraphiliacs and nonparaphiliacs? a. Age b. Socioâeconomic Status c. Gender d. Sexual orientation
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c. Gender
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. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a typical voyeur? a. Voyeurism began in the person's teens. b. The person is male. c. Voyeurism is almost certainly not their only paraphilia. d. The person is a virgin.
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d. The person is a virgin.
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Why engage in sexual relations with children?" asked one survey taken of pedophiles. What was the most common response? a. The child reciprocated initial advances. b. Alcohol was a factor c. The pedophile had difficulty with adult sexual relationships. d. Children don't resist.
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d. Children don't resist.
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.What theory might consider the foundation of an adult's fascination with sadomasochism the experience of having an erection while receiving a spanking as a child? a. Psychoanalytic b. Behavioral c. Developmental d. Sociological
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b. Behavioral
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Which of the following statements is descriptive of individuals with a fetish? a. Most people with a fetish are women. b. People are generally open in talking about their fetish. c. A person with a fetish often has difficulty connecting interpersonally with his/her partner. d. People with a fetish have a specific object of preference but may or may not be dependent on that object for arousal.
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c. A person with a fetish often has difficulty connecting interpersonally with his/her partner
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All of the following statements are true regarding typical BDSM practices EXCEPT: a. BDSM encounters include what is called a "safe word" to be used to stop the role play or when the submissive partner reaches his/her limit. b. People who engage in BDSM may do so as an occasional diversion from their dayâtoday sexual activities or incorporate it into their overall lifestyle. c. The majority of people who engage in BDSM behaviors have been found to suffer from one or more psychological disorders. d. People who engage in BDSM behaviors are a diverse group, including gays, lesbians, and heterosexuals.
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c. The majority of people who engage in BDSM behaviors have been found to suffer from one or more psychological disorders.
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What is one of the ways pedophiles keep law enforcement officers from joining memberonly sites that share child pornography? a. Requiring a social security number in order to register b. Requiring wouldâbe members to share child porn in order to access site c. Creating websites for fake businesses that have nothing to do with child pornography d. All of these
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c. Creating websites for fake businesses that have nothing to do with child pornography
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What term is used to describe a person who becomes sexually aroused primarily from watching others naked or engaging in sex? a. Voyeur b. Hyposexual c. Exhibitionist d. Necrophiliac
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a. Voyeur
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What is a way that sexual variations are measured and assessed? a. Talking directly with the person b. Behavioral observation c. Physiological testing d. All of these
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d. All of these
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What is another name often used to refer to the sadomasochistic subculture? a. Kink b. Whip c. Cuffs d. Doms
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a. Kink
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What was one of the earliest treatments for paraphilias? a. Dipping the genitals in boiling water b. Isolation away from the community c. Prison d. Castration
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d. Castration
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A person derives sexual arousal and gratification simply from looking at naked children. How would this person be classified? a. As a pedophile b. As a necrophile c. As a troilist d. None of these because the person does not physically touch the child.
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a. As a pedophile
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What has been found related to common paraphilia behaviors? a. They get in the way of forming relationships. b. They cause legal trouble. c. They come to dominate individuals' lives. d. All of these
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d. All of these
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Which of the following statements best describes most S&M encounters? a. They involve mostly impulsive behaviors and no one receives lasting harm. b. They involve mostly impulsive behaviors in which someone is typically injured. c. They involve planned out behaviors and no one receives lasting harm. d. They involve planned out behaviors in which someone is typically injured.
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c. They involve planned out behaviors and no one receives lasting harm.
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What is one problem with past research on paraphilias? a. Most of the research has been done with clinical and incarcerated sample individuals, which are not representative of the general population. b. Most of the research occurred before 1950; therefore it is not generalizable to today's population. c. Most of the research has focused only on nonâconsenting paraphilias thus not giving a broad overview of the range of paraphilias that exist. d. Most of the research has been done with people who were voluntarily seeking treatment for their paraphilia, thus creating volunteer bias in the findings.
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a. Most of the research has been done with clinical and incarcerated sample individuals, which are not representative of the general population.
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Laura recently applied for a new job at a funeral home and also has recurring fantasies of sex with a female corpse. Laura is a: a. Necrophiliac. b. Frotteur. c. Voyeur. d. Nymphomaniac.
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a. Necrophiliac.
