Question 1

Greg often experiences abnormal and uncontrollable desire for sex.Which of the following terms can be used to refer to Greg's sexual overdrive?
A)satyriasis
B)nymphomania
C)ecrophilia
D)klismaphilia

Accepted Answer

Satyriasis refers to excessive and uncontrollable sexual desire in males, while nymphomania refers to excessive and uncontrollable sexual desire in females. Both terms are often used to describe someone with a sexual overdrive. Ecrophilia refers to a sexual attraction to corpses, and klismaphilia refers to a sexual attraction to enemas, both of which are unrelated to Greg's situation.

Question 2

The difference between zoophiles and bestialists is that
A)zoophiles are concerned with the animal's welfare.
B)bestialists are minors.
C)bestialists are non-coercive in nature.
D)zoophiles merely fantasize about having sex with an animal.

Accepted Answer

Zoophiles are individuals who have an emotional and/or romantic attraction to animals and may engage in sexual activity with them, but they are also concerned about the welfare and consent of the animal. On the other hand, bestialists are individuals who engage in sexual activity with animals without regard for the animal's well-being, and it is often associated with coercion or violence towards the animal. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is A.

Question 3

Atypical sexual behavior is sometimes used as a synonym for
A)nonconsensual sex.
B)compulsive sex.
C)sexual variation.
D)paraphilia.

Accepted Answer

Atypical sexual behavior refers to sexual behaviors that deviate from the societal norms or expectations. These behaviors may not necessarily be harmful, illegal, or compulsive. Therefore, the best choice is sexual variation. Nonconsensual sex and compulsive sex are not necessarily atypical as they may involve typical sexual behaviors but with the added element of force or addiction. Paraphilia is a type of atypical sexual behavior, but it is a more specific term that refers to intense and persistent sexual arousal to objects, situations, or individuals that are atypical or uncommon.

Question 4

Martin finds women with long,dark hair very sexually alluring,and most of his sexual partners have long,dark hair.Charles also finds women with long,dark hair alluring.In order for Charles to become aroused and reach orgasm,long,dark hair must be present,whether it is on a woman or not.Which of the following two terms can be used to describe Martin's and Charles' behaviors respectively?
A)paraphilic disorder;atypical sexual behavior
B)fetishistic disorder;paraphilic sexual interest
C)paraphilic disorder;fetishism sexual interest
D)paraphilic sexual interest;paraphilic disorder

Accepted Answer

Martin's behavior is a paraphilic sexual interest because he is attracted to a specific feature (long, dark hair) but it does not impair his functioning. Charles' behavior is a paraphilic disorder because his arousal and orgasm depend on the presence of long, dark hair, indicating a reliance that could impair his sexual functioning.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about domination and submission is FALSE?
A)The activities involve consenting adults and normally do not result in psychological distress.
B)The term sadomasochism is preferred by psychiatrists and psychologists to refer to domination and submission.
C)The dominant partner is perceived as all-powerful and the submissive partner as powerless.
D)The majority of people who engage in domination and submission do so as a form of sexual enhancement.

Accepted Answer

The term sadomasochism is no longer preferred by mental health professionals and has been replaced with the term BDSM (Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadism and Masochism). It is a more inclusive and less stigmatizing term.

Question 6

A nineteenth-century man might have been diagnosed as having satyriasis if
A)he was sexually more active than his partner.
B)his sexual desires and fantasies exceeded those of his wife.
C)his sexual activity was judged "uncontrollable."
D)he preferred many different partners to having one regular partner.

Accepted Answer

Satyriasis was a term used in the past to describe a man who had an uncontrollable or excessive desire for sex. It was believed to be a mental disorder, and men who were diagnosed with satyriasis were often treated with therapies designed to decrease sexual desire. Therefore, choice C is the best answer as it aligns with the historical understanding and diagnosis of satyriasis.

Question 7

Lady Jane,a respectable Victorian,anxiously looks forward to an evening of sexual intercourse with her husband,Sir Albert.It is the fourth time this week.Albert,for his part,suspects that Lady Jane may be suffering from
A)satyriasis.
B)nymphomania.
C)menarche.
D)menopause.

Accepted Answer

Nymphomania is a term historically used to describe excessive sexual desire in women, which Sir Albert might suspect given Lady Jane's frequent interest in intercourse.

Question 8

Satyriasis refers to a(n)
A)clinical term for excessive sexuality in women.
B)psychiatric term for reduced sexuality in men.
C)clinically approved paraphilic behavior.
D)uncontrollable sexual desire in men.

Accepted Answer

Satyriasis refers to a condition where men experience uncontrollable sexual desire or hypersexuality, typically leading to compulsive sexual behavior.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT considered a paraphilia?
A)frotteurism
B)voyeurism
C)sexual sadism and masochism
D)domination and submission

Accepted Answer

Domination and submission is generally considered a consensual sexual practice rather than a paraphilia, which involves atypical sexual interests that may cause distress or harm.

Question 10

John finds that wearing pantyhose under his suit arouses him sexually.John's desire to wear women's clothing can be best characterized as
A)perversion.
B)fetishism.
C)transvestism.
D)voyeurism.

Accepted Answer

Transvestism is defined as the practice of dressing and acting in a style or manner traditionally associated with the opposite sex. In John's case, he finds sexual arousal from wearing pantyhose, which is a form of women's clothing, and this desire is not harming anyone. Therefore, it can be best characterized as transvestism. Perversion usually involves abnormal or harmful sexual behavior, fetishism refers to sexual attraction to non-human objects or body parts, and voyeurism involves deriving pleasure from watching others engaged in sexual activities.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true of paraphilia?
A)It is an out-of-the-ordinary sexual behavior.
B)It involves suffering or humiliation of oneself or another person.
C)It requires compulsory psychiatric treatment.
D)It involves the use of nonhuman objects.

Accepted Answer

While paraphilias may be considered unusual or atypical sexual behaviors, they do not necessarily require compulsory psychiatric treatment. Treatment may be sought voluntarily, but it is not always necessary. The other options listed are characteristics commonly associated with paraphilias.

Question 12

The pejorative term used to describe "abnormal or excessive" sexual desire in a woman is
A)satyriasis.
B)psychosis.
C)nymphomania.
D)anodyspareunia.

Accepted Answer

The term "nymphomania" is a pejorative term used to describe a woman with an abnormal or excessive desire for sexual activity. It is important to note that this term is not a clinical or medical diagnosis.

Question 13

Domination and submission are NOT paraphilic because
A)a large part of the population participates in these behaviors.
B)the behaviors are consensual and do not cause mental distress.
C)the extent of injury that can occur is very little.
D)they are not atypical behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Domination and submission behaviors can be considered healthy expressions of sexuality when they are consensual and do not cause mental distress. It is important to note that BDSM communities prioritize safety and consent, and participants often engage in careful negotiation and communication before engaging in any activities. Additionally, enjoying BDSM activities is not uncommon; studies show that up to 65% of people are interested in BDSM to some extent. Therefore, domination and submission behaviors are not considered paraphilic.

Question 14

All of the following are coercive paraphilias EXCEPT
A)fetishism.
B)zoophilia.
C)sexual sadism.
D)necrophilia.

Accepted Answer

Fetishism is not considered a coercive paraphilia because it involves sexual arousal from non-human objects, rather than non-consenting individuals. Coercive paraphilias involve sexual arousal from non-consenting individuals or situations, such as zoophilia, sexual sadism, and necrophilia.

Question 15

Any intense and persistent sexual interest other than sexual interest in genital stimulation or preparatory fondling with phenotypically normal,physically mature consenting human partners is called
A)anorexiA.
B)anodyspareunia.
C)erotica.
D)paraphilia.

Accepted Answer

Paraphilia is defined as intense and persistent sexual interest in any object, act, or situation that is not typically sexual in nature or involves non-consenting individuals. This includes fetishes, exhibitionism, voyeurism, and other non-normative sexual behaviors. Anorexia refers to an eating disorder, anodyspareunia refers to painful sexual intercourse due to anal penetration, and erotica refers to sexually suggestive or arousing media.

Question 16

Both paraphilic sexual behaviors and sexual variations
A)involve a nonconsenting person.
B)are injurious.
C)fall within societal norms.
D)are statistically atypical.

Accepted Answer

Paraphilic sexual behaviors and sexual variations are both statistically atypical, meaning they deviate from typical sexual behavior patterns observed in the majority of the population. However, this does not necessarily mean that they are problematic or harmful, as they may still occur within a consensual and safe context. Neither involve a nonconsenting person or are inherently injurious, and whether or not they fall within societal norms is highly dependent on cultural and historical context.

Question 17

Which of the following is a critical element in a domination and submission (D/S)relationship?
A)pain
B)power
C)sex
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Power is the critical element in a D/S relationship, where one person (the dominant) holds power and control over the other person (the submissive). While pain and sex may be involved in some D/S relationships, they are not necessary elements and can vary depending on individual preferences and boundaries.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is FALSE about people with paraphilias?
A)Paraphilic behavior is the predominant sexual behavior for people with a paraphiliA.
B)Paraphilic behaviors are more common among females than males.
C)Paraphilic disorder in people is recurrent.
D)Paraphilic disorder is considered a harmful sexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

Paraphilic behaviors are actually more common among males than females. Therefore, the statement that "Paraphilic behaviors are more common among females than males" is false.

Question 19

Which of the following is true about the research findings of the study conducted on a group of Canadian college students and their voyeuristic tendencies?
A)Men and women were more likely to watch an attractive person undress than watch two attractive people engage in sex.
B)Women were more likely to watch two attractive persons engaged in sex than men.
C)Men's and women's voyeuristic tendencies are only controlled by their personal virtues that act as a regulator.
D)Men and women find watching an attractive person as more invasive than watching a sexual act.

Accepted Answer

The study found that both men and women were more likely to watch an attractive person undress rather than watch two attractive people engage in sexual activity. This suggests that voyeuristic tendencies are more related to the desire to observe an individual's body rather than the act of sex itself.

Question 20

Which of the following phrases best defines sexual variations?
A)sexual expression that is illegal
B)sexual activity that solely involves force or coercion
C)sexual behavior that is not statistically typical
D)sexual behaviors that are not socially approved

Accepted Answer

Sexual variations refer to sexual behaviors or preferences that fall outside the statistical norm or average. This includes but is not limited to different sexual orientations, fetishes, and BDSM practices. It is important to note that just because a behavior is statistically atypical does not automatically make it abnormal or pathological.

Quiz 10: Variations in Sexual Behavior

Greg often experiences abnormal and uncontrollable desire for sex.Which of the following terms can be used to refer to Greg's sexual overdrive?

The difference between zoophiles and bestialists is that

Atypical sexual behavior is sometimes used as a synonym for

Which of the following statements about domination and submission is FALSE?

A nineteenth-century man might have been diagnosed as having satyriasis if

Lady Jane,a respectable Victorian,anxiously looks forward to an evening of sexual intercourse with her husband,Sir Albert.It is the fourth time this week.Albert,for his part,suspects that Lady Jane may be suffering from

Satyriasis refers to a(n)

Which of the following is NOT considered a paraphilia?

John finds that wearing pantyhose under his suit arouses him sexually.John's desire to wear women's clothing can be best characterized as

Which of the following is NOT true of paraphilia?

The pejorative term used to describe "abnormal or excessive" sexual desire in a woman is

Domination and submission are NOT paraphilic because

All of the following are coercive paraphilias EXCEPT

Any intense and persistent sexual interest other than sexual interest in genital stimulation or preparatory fondling with phenotypically normal,physically mature consenting human partners is called

Both paraphilic sexual behaviors and sexual variations

Which of the following is a critical element in a domination and submission (D/S) relationship?

Which of the following statements is FALSE about people with paraphilias?

Which of the following is true about the research findings of the study conducted on a group of Canadian college students and their voyeuristic tendencies?

Which of the following phrases best defines sexual variations?