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what are the 4 different perspectives on what is abnormal sexual behaviour?
statistical, sociological, psychological, medical
____ is known as having a sexual desire or behaviour that involves another person’s psychological distress, injury, or death, or a desire for sexual behaviours involving unwilling persons or persons unable to give legal consent.
paraphila
what are three explanations as to why people become fetishists?
learning theory, cognitive theory, addition theory
what is the addition theory also known as?
carne’s 4 step cycle
what are the steps in carne’s 4 step cycle?
preoccupation, ritual, compulsive sexual behaviour, despair
what is compulsive sexual behaviour?
a disorder in which the person experiences intense sexually arousing fantasies, urges, and associated sexual behaviour
what is the cognitive theory for fetishes?
when the perceptions of arousal is distorted
what is the learning theory for fetishes?
Classical conditioning to an object as sexual
what is the cause of sadomasochistic behaviour?
unknown
what is the correct term for a “peeping tom”?
voyeurism
what is Frotteurism?
Rubbing one’s genitals against non consenting person
what is Satyriasis?
Don Juanism; an excessive, insatiable sex drive in either a man or a woman; leads to compulsive sexual behaviour
what is nymphomania?
a high level of sex drive in women
what is Asphyxiophilia?
The desire to induce in oneself a state of oxygen deficiency in order to create sexual arousal or to enhance excitement and orgasm
what are the 6 characteristics of cybersex?
salience, mood modification, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, conflict, relapse
what is the difference between zoophiles and bestialists?
zoophiles have a love and concern for animal’s welfare
what are some treatments of sexual variation?
cognitive-behavioural therapy, surgical castration, behaviour therapy, social skills training, hormone treatment, relapse prevention
Sexual satisfaction in a long term relationship can fluctuate due to _____,______, _____ ____
childbirth, stress, hormonal changes
Frequency of sex may change due to duration of relationship, true or false?
false, may be true for age factors
what is autoeroticism?
sexual self-stimulation
____ sex is Generally more open to variations in sexual scripts
queer
what kind of sex Emphasizes prolonged foreplay and spiritual connection?
tantric sex
what are the 2 types of sex trade work that are highest condemned?
sex trafficking and sex that involves children
what is compensation dating?
where sexual favours might be exchanged for drinks or clothes
is sex trade work illegal?
no, but activities related to it are
where does the majority of sex trade work occur?
out of escort agencies or advertising over the Internet
what is a “john”?
An individual who pays for or trades something of value for sexual acts.
what is a renegade?
A person involved in prostitution without a pimp.
what is a gigolo?
a male escort or social companion who is supported by a woman in a continuing relationship,
what is a rent boy?
a young male prostitute used by other men
most sex trade workers are females who……
haven’t finished high school
Street-based STWs are mostly….
young, single, uneducated females who come from abusive backgrounds and are controlled by pimps
why do most street level STW get into the sex trade?
for financial reasons
who is least likely to enjoy providing sex for a client?
a female STW
___________ male STWs (as opposed to street-based) are more selective about their clients and charge more
Internet-based
more common for men to view sexually explicit material than women, true or false?
true
what are the effects of sexually explicit material on adults?
Individuals react to SEM in very different ways, depending on the type of SEM viewed and their individual character traits
What is the legal age of consent in Canada?
16
If you are 12 or 13 years old, and you have sex with somebody more than two years older than you are, can the other person can be charged with Sexual Assault?
Yes
If you’re 13 years old, can you consent to have sex with a 19 year old?
Yes, If you’re 14 or 15 years old, you can consent to have sex with someone who is less than five years older than you.
Can 2 17 year olds in a relationship have anal intercourse?
No. If you are under 18, and not married to each other, it is a criminal offence to have anal sex even if both persons consent. You must be over 18, or married and both consenting. It must be done in private and only by two people (if there are three people involved then the law says it’s not in private).
What explanation for date rape is supported most by research?
Suspicious schema
How does someone who has taken rohypnol appear?
Act drunk or pass out
What drug often used for sexual assault is very easy to overdose on?
GHB
What does the drug ketamine do to the victim?
Aware of what is happening, unable to move, possible memory problems
What kind of rape focuses on humiliation and degradation?
Male rape
What are the characteristics of sexually aggressive men?
Violent home environment, delinquency, predatory orientation (enhanced self esteem and status), hostile masculine personality, lack of empathy/self-centeredness
What are some attitudinal barriers to addressing sexual assault?
Minimalization, directionality, trivialization
What is minimization?
Demean the person who “makes such a fuss”
What is directionality?
Men=defensive/ashamed, women=protective of men present
What is trivialization?
Media normalizing aggressive sexual behavior
What is collision/victim blaming?
Women are blamed for provoking sexual aggression in men
What is the myth of female masochism?
rape myths perpetuate notion that women enjoy physical and emotion pain connected with sex
What is psychopathology?
belief that perpetrators are mentally ill – protects us from having to face the true causes of sexual assault – embedded in social norms
