Chapter Thirteen

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

1. Answer: d. Fetishism in the medical sense requires some type of object or body part as a source of sexual arousal. Strictly speaking, it does not occur with an attraction to a sexual behavior or activity. 2. Answer: c. Partialism refers to a sexual attraction to a specific body part, usually one that is not normally related to sex. 3. Answer: b. Each of these describes a sexual disorder and fetishism but it only needs to be present for six months to be called a sexual disorder. 4. Answer: d. Each of these is successful in reducing the effect of fetishes on the individual but surgical interventions are likely too extreme for this type of sexual issue. 5. Answer: b. Each of these is characteristic of a paraphilic disorder except that it is not necessarily a disorder if it is practiced between two consenting adults. 6. Answer: d. Psychoanalysts think that paraphilias have to do with early childhood conflicts, although the other causes seem to also be viable theories. 7. Answer: d. Those with pedophilia have a specific interest in prepubertal children as the object of their sexual fantasy. 8. Answer: b. Nonexclusive pedophiles are attracted to adults as well as to prepubescent children. Some can actually be married and will carry on adult relationships. 9. Answer: d. Each of these is true of voyeurism but internet viewing does not have secret observation or intent so it is not included as part of this.

10. Which paraphilia is most controversial because it does not usually involve a victim or cause psychological harm?

m. Pedophilia n. Transvestism o. Voyeurism p. Exhibitionism

Answer: b. Transvestism is controversial because there is rarely any victim and it does not often cause a person much psychological distress.