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1
Fetishism appears to develop in a way similar to exhibitionism in that:
A)most people with fetishism were sexually abused as children.
B)early life experiences result in a connection between sexual arousal and the behavior.
C)brain damage early in life appears to cause certain paraphilias.
D)these paraphilias are commonly associated with sexual dysfunction.
2
An individual who has recurrent, intense sexual urges and sexually arousing fantasies of rubbing against another person is referred to as a:
A)voyeur.
B)sadist.
C)frotteur.
D)fetishist.
3
Bondage is a term associated with;
A)sexual sadism.
B)sexual dysfunction.
C)fetishism.
D)transvestic fetishism.
4
Which of the following factors has a positive influence on the postoperative readjustment of people who have had sex reassignment surgery?
A)The quality of the surgery itself
B)The individual's marital status
C)Uncertainty about the decision
D)Poor adjustment prior to surgery
5
The term that refers to the degree to which a person is erotically attracted to members of the same or other sex is:
A)sexual orientation.
B)gender identity.
C)gender role.
D)transsexualism.
6
The disorder involving an abnormally low level of interest in sexual activity is called:
A)a paraphilia.
B)sexual arousal disorder.
C)hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
D)orgasmic disorder.
7
Dyspareunia is a condition that involves:
A)psychological distress associated with a paraphilia.
B)depression that accompanies a sexual dysfunction.
C)involuntary spasms of the outer muscles of the vagina.
D)pain associated with sexual intercourse.
8
A sexual behavior is considered a psychological disorder if it:
A)is forbidden by state, local, or federal law.
B)is viewed as unacceptable by society or an individual's culture.
C)causes harm to others or distress to the individual.
D)involves unconventional sexual practices.
9
The behavioral intervention geared toward a relearning process in which the individual associates sexual gratification with appropriate stimuli is called:
A)aversion therapy.
B)orgasmic reconditioning.
C)cognitive restructuring.
D)sensate focus.
10
An active dislike of intercourse or related sexual activities is the main symptom of which sexual dysfunction?
A)Male erectile disorder
B)Sexual arousal disorder
C)Sexual aversion disorder
D)Hypoactive sexual desire disorder
11
Which of the following is the key feature of paraphilias?
A)The object of desire must be an inanimate object.
B)They must involve abnormal physiological functioning.
C)They must be short-term conditions.
D)There must be a dependence on the sexual target for arousal.
12
Bill has intense recurrent fantasies in which he is walking along the beach and a woman approaches. As she gets near, he unbuttons his pants and exposes his genitals to her. At that instant, she falls madly in love with him and they make love in the sand. Bill occasionally acts out these fantasies, and might be given the diagnosis of:
A)sexual sadism.
B)exhibitionism.
C)transvestic fetishism.
D)frotteurism.
13
Wendy has just purchased a vibrator in order to enhance her sexual arousal when she makes love to her husband. Which of the following statements best describes this situation?
A)Wendy would be considered a fetishist.
B)Wendy's husband might be diagnosed with erectile disorder.
C)Wendy might be diagnosed with hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
D)Wendy's behavior would not necessarily be considered fetishistic.
14
In which paraphilia does the individual masturbate by rubbing up against an unsuspecting stranger?
A)Pedophilia
B)Voyeurism
C)Transvestic fetishism
D)Frotteurism
15
Which disorder is characterized by a discrepancy between an individual's assigned sex and his or her gender identity?
A)Sexual aversion disorder
B)Hypoactive desire disorder
C)Homosexuality
D)Gender identity disorder





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