Paraphilic

Question 1

Paraphilic disorders are characterized by:

a) Intense sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors involving unusual objects or situations
b) An inability to experience sexual arousal
c) A lack of sexual attraction to any partner
d) Difficulty in forming long-term romantic relationships

Answer 1

Answer: a) Intense sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors involving unusual objects or situations

Question 2

Pedophilic Disorder involves:

a) Arousal from adult sexual partners
b) Arousal from children under the age of 13
c) Arousal from animals
d) Arousal from violent or sadistic fantasies

Answer 2

Answer: b) Arousal from children under the age of 13

Question 3

Exhibitionistic Disorder is defined by:

a) Arousal from observing others without their knowledge
b) Arousal from exposing one’s genitals to unsuspecting strangers
c) Arousal from experiencing sexual pain
d) Arousal from fantasizing about sex with non-human objects

Answer 3

Answer: b) Arousal from exposing one’s genitals to unsuspecting strangers

Question 4

Which of the following is true about Paraphilic Disorders?

a) They always involve consensual sexual activity
b) They involve sexual preferences that are considered unusual or deviant by societal standards
c) They are a normal part of sexual development
d) They are related to difficulties in sexual performance only

Answer 4

Answer: b) They involve sexual preferences that are considered unusual or deviant by societal standards

Question 5

Frotteuristic Disorder involves:

a) Arousal from watching others engage in sexual activity
b) Arousal from rubbing or touching a non-consenting person
c) Arousal from sadistic fantasies involving violence
d) Arousal from being humiliated during sexual activity

Answer 5

Answer: b) Arousal from rubbing or touching a non-consenting person

Question 6

Voyeuristic Disorder is characterized by:

a) Sexual arousal from non-consensually watching others engage in sexual activity
b) A desire to be sexually dominated by a partner
c) Arousal from cross-dressing
d) A preference for sexual acts with children

Answer 6

Answer: a) Sexual arousal from non-consensually watching others engage in sexual activity

Question 7

Sexual Masochism Disorder is defined as:

a) Arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation on others
b) Arousal from receiving pain or humiliation during sexual activity
c) Arousal from being in non-sexual relationships
d) A preference for the sexual activity to involve dominance

Answer 7

Answer: b) Arousal from receiving pain or humiliation during sexual activity

Question 8

Paraphilic Disorders typically cause distress when:

a) They are fulfilled through legal and consensual means
b) They result in the individual’s harm or impairment in daily life
c) The individual has strong feelings of sexual desire for others of the opposite gender
d) The individual avoids sexual contact altogether

Answer 8

Answer: b) They result in the individual’s harm or impairment in daily life

Question 9

Treatment for Paraphilic Disorders often includes:

a) Therapy aimed at reducing deviant sexual urges or behaviors
b) Increasing exposure to different sexual behaviors
c) Encouraging the individual to act on their sexual urges in a safe environment
d) Elective surgery to reduce sexual desires

Answer 9

Answer: a) Therapy aimed at reducing deviant sexual urges or behaviors

Question 10

Paraphilic Disorders can result in legal consequences if:

a) They are diagnosed in an individual under 18
b) The person engages in behaviors that involve non-consenting individuals
c) The behavior is reported as a medical condition
d) The person engages in solo activities in private

Answer 10

Answer: b) The person engages in behaviors that involve non-consenting individuals

Question 11

Fetishistic Disorder is characterized by:

a) Arousal from sexual violence
b) Arousal from inanimate objects or specific body parts
c) Arousal from observing others during sexual activity
d) A preference for sexual encounters in public places

Answer 11

Answer: b) Arousal from inanimate objects or specific body parts

Question 12

Paraphilic Disorders may be treated using:

a) Behavioral therapy and sometimes medication to reduce sexual urges
b) Surgery to remove sexual desires
c) Medication to increase sexual fantasies
d) Cognitive therapy to understand sexual orientation

Answer 12

Answer: a) Behavioral therapy and sometimes medication to reduce sexual urges

Question 13

Sadistic and masochistic tendencies are often combined in:

a) Voyeuristic Disorder
b) Fetishistic Disorder
c) Sexual Sadism and Sexual Masochism Disorders
d) Pedophilic Disorder

Answer 13

Answer: c) Sexual Sadism and Sexual Masochism Disorders

Question 14

Paraphilic Disorders are often diagnosed when the individual experiences:

a) Pleasure in consensual sexual relationships
b) A consistent pattern of distress or impaired functioning due to their sexual interests
c) Attraction to individuals who are similar in gender or sexual orientation
d) Limited sexual fantasies without acting on them

Answer 14

Answer: b) A consistent pattern of distress or impaired functioning due to their sexual interests

Question 15

The key feature of Pedophilic Disorder is:

a) A preference for adult sexual partners
b) Sexual attraction to prepubescent children
c) A tendency to act on sexual fantasies involving non-consenting adults
d) A desire to form emotional relationships with children

Answer 15

Answer: b) Sexual attraction to prepubescent children

Question 16

Which of the following is a treatment option for Paraphilic Disorders?

a) Therapy aimed at increasing the intensity of sexual urges
b) Behavioral therapy to address deviant sexual preferences
c) Medications to enhance sexual fantasies
d) Support groups to foster acceptance of paraphilic behaviors

Answer 16

Answer: b) Behavioral therapy to address deviant sexual preferences

Question 17

A primary goal of therapy for Paraphilic Disorders is to:

a) Encourage the individual to pursue their sexual interests without restriction
b) Reduce the harm or distress caused by deviant sexual behaviors
c) Promote more frequent sexual encounters
d) Teach individuals to suppress their sexual desires completely

Answer 17

Answer: b) Reduce the harm or distress caused by deviant sexual behaviors

Question 18

Paraphilic Disorders may cause significant distress in an individual if:

a) The individual feels guilty or conflicted about their sexual urges
b) They have no interest in any sexual behaviors
c) The individual experiences sexual arousal from conventional sexual activities
d) They engage in sexual behaviors that are completely socially accepted

Answer 18

Answer: a) The individual feels guilty or conflicted about their sexual urges

Question 19

Exhibitionistic Disorder is more likely to occur in:

a) Individuals who prefer monogamous relationships
b) Individuals seeking attention or arousal through public exposure
c) Individuals who seek exclusive sexual activities with one partner
d) People who experience guilt about their sexual urges

Answer 19

Answer: b) Individuals seeking attention or arousal through public exposure

Question 20

Treatment for Paraphilic Disorders can include:

a) Providing medications that increase sexual desire
b) Encouraging more frequent sexual acts to normalize behavior
c) Cognitive-behavioral therapy and other approaches to reduce deviant sexual behaviors
d) Teaching individuals how to hide their behavior from others

Answer 20

Answer: c) Cognitive-behavioral therapy and other approaches to reduce deviant sexual behaviors