MFT 350 Chapter 9 & 10 – Flashcards
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Bisexuality
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sexual attraction to both men and women
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Asexuality
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a lack of sexual attraction to either sex
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Sexual orientation
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sexual attraction to ones own sex (homosexual) to other sex(heterosexual) or both or lack of sexual interest in either
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heteroflexibility
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people who are hero sexual and have some interest in or experience with the same sex
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homoflexibility
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people who attracted to the same Homosexual and have some degree of sexual interest in and or experience with other sex
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sexual fluidity
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variability in same-sex and other sex attraction and involvement at different situations throughout the life span
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Gay
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a homosexual person, typically a homosexual male
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gender nonconformity
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a lack of conformity to stereotypical masculine and feminine behaviors
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gay-affirmitive therapy
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therapy to help homosexual clients cope with negative societal attitudes
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conversion therapy/ sexual reorientation therapy
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therapy to help homosexual men and women change their sexual orientation
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Homophobia
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irrational fears of homosexuality the fear of the possibility of homosexuality in one self or loathing toward's one's own homosexuality
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Coming out
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the process of becoming aware of disclosing one's homosexual identity
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Passing
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Presenting a false image of being heterosexual
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Sexual orientation is more determined by
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patterns over time rather than at any given point in time
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Women who identified themselves as lesbian well into adulthood sometimes
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develop relationships with men
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Is it less common for men who don't identify themselves as bisexual, sexual fluidity between same-sex and other sex attraction than women?
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Yes
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Do people that are asexual masturbate?
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Yes
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Kinsey's Scale #0
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exclusively heterosexual with no homosexual
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Kinsey's Scale #1
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Predominately heterosexual, only incidentally homosexual
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Kinsey's Scale #2
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predominately heterosexual but more than incidentally homosexual
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Kinsey's Scale #3
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equally homosexual and heterosexual
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Kinsey's Scale #4
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predominately homosexual but more than incidentally heterosexual
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Kinsey's Scale #5
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Predominately homosexual but incidently heterosexual
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Kinsey's Scale #6
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Exclusively homosexual with no heterosexual
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"By Default" Myth
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people believe that unhappy heterosexual expierence cause a person to become homosexual default choice for people who have a bad heterosexual experience
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Seduction Myth
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Young women and men are seduced by older homosexual people because they have been turned by someone else
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Freuds Myth
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Normal development we all pass through a homoerotic phase. Boys can become fixated at homosexual phase if they had poor relationship with their father and overly close with mother
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Gender Nonconformity
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a lack of conformity to stereotypical masculine and femine behaviors
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Gay-affirmitive therapy
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therapy to help homosexual clients cope with negative societal attitudes
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Conversion therapy/ sexual reorientation therapy
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therapy to help homosexual men and women change their sexual orientation
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Cause of Homophobia and Hate Crimes
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Perceived as threats to traditional gender role stereotypes
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Cause of Homophobia and Hate Crimes Pt2
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Extreme manifestation of cultural norms Lack of acceptance Potential denial of same-gender attractions
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Same-Sex-Identiy
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Identity confusion due to lack of socially sanctioned ways to explore their sexuality gay, lesbian, or bisexual btwn ones orientation often feel isolated in hostile enviroment
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Same-Sex-Identiy pt.2
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theres no association btwn ones orientation and emotional and social problems apart from those caused by societal treatment of sexual minorities
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Model of Same-Sex-Identity Development
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Awareness of same-sex attraction Same-sex sexual behaviors Identification Disclosure to others Development of same-sex romantic relationships
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What are the 3 stages of "coming out"?
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Self-acknoeldgement, self acceptance, disclosure
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Self-acknowledgement
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initial step of coming out realization that he or she feels different from the mainstream heterosexual model
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Self-acceptance
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overcoming the internalized negative and homophobic societal view of homosexuality
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Disclosure
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outing their secret of being homosexual
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Outing
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public disclosure of someones secret homosexual orientation by someone else
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Stonewall
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Symbolic birth of homosexual activism occurred in 1969 in New York City. Police raid bar and bar patrons fought back lead to formation of gay rights groups
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Decriminalization of Private Sexual Behavior
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making sodomy illegal. In 2003 U.S supreme court overturned a Texas las that made private same-sex sexual contact illegal
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(DOMA) Defense of Marriage Act
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act that denied federal recognition of same-sex marriages that were legal in individual states, gave states the right not to recognize marriages
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(DOMA) Defense of Marriage Act Pt.2
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Families and their children in U.S lack the 1,000-plus federal benefits that married heterosexual couples have rights regarding inheritance and funeral arrangements for their partner
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Gay Rights Movement
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first organization promoting education about homosexuality and the abolition of laws against homosexuality was founded in Germany.
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Heterosexism
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belief that heterosexuality is superior to homosexuality which can lead to discrimination and stigmatization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender
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Do some people mistakenly think that homosexual partners always enact the stereotypical active "male" and passive "female" roles? T or F
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true
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Is there a thing called a "gay" or "straight" lifestyle? T to F
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false
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Paraphilla
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term used to describe uncommon types of sexual expression
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atypical sexual behaviors
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behaviors not typically expressed by most people in our society
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Where do atypical behaviors exist?
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ranging from mild, infrequently expressed tendencies to full-blown regularly manifested behaviors
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Are atypical behaviors assumed to be male or female?
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male
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Is sexual masochism assumed to be male or female?
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female
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Why is atypical behavior more subject to male than female?
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male erotosexual differentiation is more complex and subject to more errors than of female
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Erotosexual differentiation
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the development of sexual arousal in response to various kinds of images or stimuli
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Do atypical behaviors occur in clusters? Yes or No
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Yes
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People who depend on atypical sexual behaviors often depend on these acts for sensual satisfaction? True or False
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True
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Do people who practice atypical behaviors have a hard time establishing a satisfying sexual and intimate relationships with partners? Yes or No
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Yes
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What are the noncoercive paraphilias?
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Fetishism, transvestic fetishism, sexual sadism and sexual masochism
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What are the other noncoercive paraphilias?
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autoerotic asphyxia, kilismaphilia, and coprophilia
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A key distinguishing characteristic of paraphilias is whether......
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they involve an element of coercion
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Many coercive behaviors do not involve....
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physical or sexual contact with another person
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Many authorities see coercive behaviors are minor offenses which are also called......
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nuisance offenses
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Fetishism
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sexual behavior in which a person obtains sexual excitement primarily or exclusively from inanimate object or a particular part of the body
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How does a fetish develop?
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incorporating the object or body part, often through fantasy, masturbation sequence in which reinforcement of orgasm strengthens
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Symbolic transformation
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the object of the fetish becomes endowed with the power or essence of its owner
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transvestic fetishism
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a sexual behavior in which a person derives sexual arousal from wearing clothing of the other sex
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Do a person become aroused when they act transvestic ?
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Yes
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Who are more attracted to transvestic fetishism males or females?
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males
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Sadomasochistic behavior (SM)
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the association of sexual expression with pain
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Sexual sadism
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the act of obtaining sexual arousal through giving physical or psychological pain
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Sexual masochism
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the act of obtaining sexual arousal through receiving physical or psychological pain
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People with masochistic inclinations are aroused by....
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whipped out, pierced with needles, bound or spanked
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Sexual masochism is also reflected in individuals who achieve sexual arousal as a result of?
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being held in contempt, humiliated, and forced to menial, filthy or degrading service
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Bondage
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a sexual behavior in which a person derives sexual pleasure from being bound, tied up, or otherwise restricted
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Sadomasochism also provide participants with an escape from?
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rigidly controlled, restrictive role they must play in their everyday lives, high levels of self- awareness
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For some people masochistic behavior provides?
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a guilt relieving mechanism, they get pleasure simultaneously with punishment or they endure punishment to entitle them to get pleasure
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Autoerotic Asphyxia
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the enhancement of sexual excitement and orgasm by pressure induced oxygen deprivation
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Kilismaphilia
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an unusual variant of sexual expression in which an individual obtains sexual pleasure from receiving enemas
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Coprophilia
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a sexual paraphilia in which a person obtains sexual arousal from contact with feces
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Urophilia
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A sexual paraphilia in which a person obtains sexual arousal from contact with urine
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What are the coercive Paraphilia's?
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Exhibitionism, Obscene Phone calls, Voyeurism, Frotteurism, zoophilia, necrophilia
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Exhibitionism
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the act of exposing one's genitals to an unwilling observer
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One who has exposed themselves obtains what?
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sexual gratification by masturbating shortly thereafter
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Where can Exhibitionism occur?
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places that are easy to escape subways, deserted streets, parks, cars with a door open
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What are some Exhibitionism tendencies?
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going to nude beaches, parade before admiring lovers, wearing provocative clothing
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Why do people have Exhibitionism behaviors?
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looking for affirmation of their masculinity, others feel isolated and unappreciated , seeking attention
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What is an appropriate response to Exhibitionism behaviors?
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calmly ignore their actions
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What is a subtype of Exhibitionism?
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obscene phone calls
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How do people who make obscene phone calls find it arousing?
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when the victim reacts horrified or shocked
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People who make obscene phone calls are what type of people and what do they do afterwards?
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masturbate and thy suffer from pervasive feelings of inadequeacy and insecurity
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Voyeurism
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the act of obtaining sexual gratification by observing undressed or sexually interacting people without their consent
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People who engage in this behavior (Voyeurism) are sexually aroused because...
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the risk of discovery is high
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People who engage in this behavior(Voyeurism) are NOT attracted to what places?
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nude beaches, nudist camps, where looking is acceptable
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People who use voyeurcams do it because?
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own sexual gratification or financial gain
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In some instance voyeuristic behavior is also reinforced by feeling what?
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power and superiority over those who are secretly observed
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Frotteurism
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A fairly common paraphilia in which a person obtains sexual pleasure by pressing or rubbing against another person in crowded public place
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The most common contact for Frotteurism is where?
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mans clothed penis and a woman's buttocks or legs
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Frotteurism behavior has similar characteristics as what?
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Exhibitionism
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Zoophilia
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a paraphilia in which a person has sexual contact with animals
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Zoophilia is also called what?
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bestiality
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The most common animals involved in zoophilia is?
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sheep, goats, duck, geese, dogs and cats
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Males or females are more likely to have contact with farm animals and to engage in penile-vaginal intercourse or to have their genitals orally stimulated by the animals?
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Males
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Are women more likely to have contact with house hold pets involving an animal licking their genitals or masturbating a male dog? True or False
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True
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People who engage in this behavior are sexually aroused because...
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the risk of discovery is high
