Chapter 15

Question 1

paraphilia

Answer 1

any intense and persistent sexual interest other than sexual interest in genital stimulation

Question 2

paraphiliac disorder

Answer 2

a paraphilia that causes distress or impairment to the individual or that may harm others

Question 3

courtship disorders

Answer 3

courtship disorders refer to conditions where an individual has difficulties with or abnormal behaviours related to dating, romantic relationships, or sexual attraction

Question 4

algolagnic disorders

Answer 4

are a category of paraphilic disorders where an individual derives sexual pleasure from the experience or anticipation of physical pain or emotional suffering

Question 5

toucherism

Answer 5

the act of fantasizing about touching or actually touching a non-consenting person

Question 6

pedophile

Answer 6

an individual with an exclusive or non-exclusive sexual preference for children

Question 7

recidivism

Answer 7

committing another crime

Question 8

drag queens

Answer 8

A man who dresses in women’s clothes usually for entertainment purposes

Question 9

sex tourism

Answer 9

the act of traveling to a destination where people engage in sexual activities that they might not pursue in their home country, often due to cultural, legal, or social differences

Question 10

priapism

Answer 10

a persistent, often painful erection

Question 11

cognitive distortions

Answer 11

thinking errors or irrational thoughts

Question 12

malingering

Answer 12

intentionally faking or exaggerating symptoms for personal gain

Question 13

psychometrics

Answer 13

measurement, development or administration of psychological tests