Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a coercive paraphilia?
A)zoophilia
B)voyeurism
C)exhibitionism
D)transvestism

Accepted Answer

Transvestism is not considered a coercive paraphilia because it involves dressing in clothes typically associated with the opposite gender and does not inherently involve non-consensual acts or harm to others.

Question 2

In the study on voyeurism among college students,which of the following is true?
A)Over half of the men but only a small fraction of the women would watch an attractive person get undressed if there was no chance of getting caught.
B)Men and women were significantly different in their reported likelihood of watching an attractive person undress.
C)Women were more likely than men to be willing to watch two attractive people having sex.
D)More subjects were willing to watch an attractive person undress than watch two attractive people having sex.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

People with which of the following paraphilias are sometimes called "peeping Toms"?
A)exhibitionism
B)frotteurism
C)sexual masochism
D)voyeurism

Accepted Answer

Voyeurism is the paraphilia in which an individual has a sexual arousal from observing an unsuspecting person who is naked, disrobing or engaging in sexual activities. Peeping Toms are individuals who engage in voyeuristic behaviors such as watching others through windows or peepholes without their knowledge or consent.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about voyeurism is FALSE?
A)Fear of being discovered discourages many voyeurs from acting out their fantasies.
B)Lack of consent on the part of the observed person is the defining characteristic of voyeurism.
C)Watching others who know they are being observed,such as a sex partner,is not classified as voyeurism.
D)The majority of voyeurs are heterosexual males.

Accepted Answer

Fear of being discovered does not necessarily discourage voyeurs; many continue their behavior despite the risk of being caught.

Question 5

Scott is a gay man who cross dresses to entertain.Scott could be called a
A)dominatrix.
B)male impersonator.
C)drag queen.
D)faux queen.

Accepted Answer

Scott is a gay man who cross dresses for entertainment, which is the definition of a drag queen. Option A, a dominatrix, typically refers to a woman who dominates and controls another person. Option B, a male impersonator, refers to someone who performs as a male character, but not necessarily in drag. Option D, a faux queen, refers to someone who identifies as a woman but performs in drag, and therefore does not apply to Scott.

Question 6

People with exhibitionism commonly display themselves to all of the following groups of people EXCEPT
A)children.
B)adolescents.
C)young women.
D)older women.

Accepted Answer

Exhibitionists typically seek out individuals who they perceive as being vulnerable or easily intimidated. They may expose themselves to children or adolescents who are too young to know how to respond, or to young women who may feel too embarrassed or frightened to report the behavior. However, they are less likely to target older women who are more likely to be unresponsive to their advances or who may be more assertive in reporting the behavior.

Question 7

The best way for a person to respond to obscene phone calls is
A)hanging up the phone.
B)trying to determine why the person is calling.
C)expressing anger.
D)seeking counseling.

Accepted Answer

Hanging up the phone is the best response to obscene phone calls as it does not engage or encourage the caller, and minimizes the chances of further harassment or threatening behavior. Seeking counseling or involving law enforcement may also be necessary in more severe cases, but hanging up should be the immediate response.

Question 8

Which group is most likely to have sexual relations with animals?
A)male adolescents
B)children who have pets
C)females with high libido
D)female adolescents

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that male adolescents are the most common population to engage in bestiality. While children who have pets and females with high libido have not been specifically identified in research as groups more likely to engage in bestiality, it is important to note that engaging in sexual activity with animals is illegal and morally reprehensible.

Question 9

Tina learns about her husband Raj's desire to cross-dress five months into their marriage.Which of the following is most likely to be her course of action with regard to dealing with Raj's transvestism?
A)Tina will support Raj in his cross dressing by helping him choose the best outfit and accessories.
B)Tina will put up with Raj's transvestism and will try to avoid public humiliation by hushing up the matter.
C)Tina will push Raj for a sex-change surgery to help him be a transsexual and thereby feel complete.
D)Tina will try her best to talk and change Raj's mental set-up.

Accepted Answer

Tina is most likely to put up with Raj's transvestism and will try to avoid public humiliation by hushing up the matter. This is because she is likely to be embarrassed and ashamed of Raj's cross-dressing, and she may not want to deal with the social stigma that is associated with it.

Question 10

Seth genuinely cares about his animals,yet he derives sexual pleasure from having sexual contact with them.Seth's behavior exemplifies
A)zoophiliA.
B)kennelism.
C)voyeurism.
D)klismaphilia.

Accepted Answer

Seth's behavior exemplifies zoophilia, which is a type of paraphilia where an individual experiences sexual attraction and arousal towards animals. Although he may care about his animals, engaging in sexual activities with them is illegal and violates animal rights.

Question 11

Transvestism is seemingly rare among women because
A)of the cessation of the behavior in them during early adolescence.
B)of the lack of studies conducted in exploring transvestism among women.
C)of the society's acceptance of women dressing in men's clothing.
D)of their normal disinterest toward men's clothing.

Accepted Answer

Society generally accepts women wearing men's clothing (such as pants), which may make it less common or noticeable for them to engage in transvestism.

Question 12

The defining feature of exhibitionism is
A)displaying one's genitalia to an unsuspecting stranger.
B)a preoccupation with the beauty of one's penis.
C)displaying one's secondary sexual characteristics to more than one individual.
D)sexual arousal associated with being naked.

Accepted Answer

Exhibitionism is defined as the act of exposing one's genitals to an unsuspecting stranger without their consent. This behavior is often associated with a desire for attention or arousal. It can be illegal and is considered a type of sexual disorder.

Note: Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the defining feature of exhibitionism.

Question 13

Sexual activity with a corpse is known as
A)frotteurism.
B)coprophilia.
C)voyeurism.
D)necrophilia.

Accepted Answer

Necrophilia is the sexual attraction or activity with a dead body, which is considered a form of paraphilia. Frotteurism is sexual gratification achieved by rubbing against a non-consenting person in a public place, coprophilia refers to a feces fetish, and voyeurism is the act of gaining sexual pleasure from observing people who are naked or engaged in sexual activity without their knowledge or consent.

Question 14

Steve often peeps into the bedroom window of his neighbor,Amy,to watch her while she removes her clothes.Watching an unsuspecting person undress gives intense sexual pleasure to Steve.Steve's behavior exemplifies
A)exhibitionism.
B)frotteurism.
C)voyeurism.
D)transvestism.

Accepted Answer

Steve's behavior of secretly watching someone undress without their consent for his own sexual pleasure is considered voyeurism.

Question 15

Han likes to wear revealing female clothing,put make-up,wear heels,and interact with everybody like a girl.This gives him sexual pleasure.However,he is does not want to undergo any surgery to change his anatomical sex and is contented with dressing like a girl alone.Which of the following is Han most likely to be?
A)a transvestite
B)a transsexual
C)a lesbian
D)a dominatrix

Accepted Answer

Han is most likely a transvestite, which means he likes to dress in clothes typically worn by the opposite sex for the purpose of sexual pleasure or gratification. He does not show a desire to permanently change his anatomical sex, which is a key characteristic of being a transsexual. The terms "lesbian" and "dominatrix" are not applicable in this scenario.

Question 16

Most victims of male voyeurs and male exhibitionists
A)are known to be paraphiliac.
B)are transgenders.
C)are nonconsenting women.
D)are more likely to respond positively to future paraphilic acts.

Accepted Answer

The most common victims of male voyeurs and male exhibitionists are nonconsenting women. This behavior is a form of sexual harassment and can cause emotional trauma for the victim. It is important to understand that this behavior is not the result of the victim's own actions or characteristics, but rather the result of the voyeur or exhibitionist's distorted thinking and behavior.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about transvestism is FALSE?
A)People with transvestic disorder are considered to be paraphiliacs.
B)The vast majority of transvestites are heterosexual.
C)Many transvestites are or have been married.
D)Most transvestites seek sex-change surgery.

Accepted Answer

Most transvestites do not seek sex-change surgery as they are comfortable with their gender identity and may just enjoy cross-dressing as a form of self-expression or for sexual arousal. Seeking sex-change surgery would be more indicative of gender dysphoria rather than transvestism.

Question 18

Zoophilia involves
A)deriving sexual excitement by watching animals mate.
B)having sexual intercourse with animals.
C)extreme identification with a member of the animal kingdom.
D)a preference for associating with animals instead of human beings.

Accepted Answer

Zoophilia involves having sexual intercourse with animals.

Question 19

The main focus of a person with frotteurism is
A)making obscene verbal statements.
B)touching an unwilling woman.
C)arousal from looking at a particular object.
D)ejaculation in public places.

Accepted Answer

Frotteurism is a paraphilic disorder in which a person derives sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against an unwilling person. Therefore, the main focus of a person with frotteurism is to touch an unwilling woman. Obscene verbal statements, arousal from looking at a particular object, and ejaculation in public places are not specific to frotteurism.

Question 20

Before intercourse with his wife,Justin finds it very arousing when she obliges to stare at and comment on his erect penis.Would Justin be considered an exhibitionist?
A)Yes,since such behavior is paraphilic.
B)No,if his partner is female.
C)Yes,because arousal and gratification by displaying the genitals is coercive.
D)No,because this behavior is consensual and noncoercive.

Accepted Answer

Justin's behavior is consensual and noncoercive, meaning both he and his wife are willingly and knowingly participating in the sexual activity. This is not considered exhibitionism, which involves exposing oneself unwillingly to others for sexual arousal or gratification.

Quiz 10: Variations in Sexual Behavior

Which of the following is NOT considered a coercive paraphilia?

In the study on voyeurism among college students,which of the following is true?

People with which of the following paraphilias are sometimes called "peeping Toms"?

Which of the following statements about voyeurism is FALSE?

Scott is a gay man who cross dresses to entertain.Scott could be called a

People with exhibitionism commonly display themselves to all of the following groups of people EXCEPT

The best way for a person to respond to obscene phone calls is

Which group is most likely to have sexual relations with animals?

Tina learns about her husband Raj's desire to cross-dress five months into their marriage.Which of the following is most likely to be her course of action with regard to dealing with Raj's transvestism?

Seth genuinely cares about his animals,yet he derives sexual pleasure from having sexual contact with them.Seth's behavior exemplifies

Transvestism is seemingly rare among women because

The defining feature of exhibitionism is

Sexual activity with a corpse is known as

Steve often peeps into the bedroom window of his neighbor,Amy,to watch her while she removes her clothes.Watching an unsuspecting person undress gives intense sexual pleasure to Steve.Steve's behavior exemplifies

Most victims of male voyeurs and male exhibitionists

Which of the following statements about transvestism is FALSE?

Zoophilia involves

The main focus of a person with frotteurism is

Before intercourse with his wife,Justin finds it very arousing when she obliges to stare at and comment on his erect penis.Would Justin be considered an exhibitionist?