18 – Atypical Sexual Behavior
1.Define atypical sexual behavior and paraphilia and distinguish them from other labels such as deviant, perverted, abnormal, etc.
2.Explain each of the following considerations in discussing atypical sexual behavior:
a.how these behaviors exist on a continuum
b.what our knowledge base is regarding these various behaviors
c.to what extent paraphilias may exist in clusters and the implications of that
d.the impact of atypical sexual behavior both on the person exhibiting the behavior and on the recipient of the behavior
3.Distinguish between noncoercive and coercive paraphilias.
4.Describe fetishism, making specific reference to the following:
a.problems in defining it
b.common fetish objects
c.how it develops
d.other offenses that may be associated with fetishism
5.Discuss each of the following in regard to transvestic fetishism:
a.the range of behaviors that may comprise it
b.who is most likely to engage in this behavior, citing relevant statistics
6.Define sadomasochistic behavior, sexual sadism and sexual masochism and discuss each of the following in reference to these behaviors:
a.the complexity involved in labeling these behaviors
b.available statistics that indicate how common these behaviors may be
c.the behavioral and psychological dynamics involved
d.social views regarding these behaviors
e.reasons why people may choose to engage in these behaviors
7.Describe each of the following noncoercive paraphilias:
a.autoerotic asphyxiation
b.klismaphilia
c.coprophilia and urophilia
8.Define exhibitionism and discuss each of the following in regard to it:
a.variations on this behavior
b.what we know about the type of person who exhibits this behavior and what some of the problems are with the available data
c.theories regarding what influences the development of this behavior
d.how likely exhibitionists are to engage in other illegal behaviors
e.how to respond to exhibitionistic behavior
9.Explain what we know about the person who makes obscene phone calls and the likelihood that this person will engage in other illegal sexual behaviors.
10.Outline several strategies for dealing with obscene phone calls.
11.Define voyeurism and discuss the problems in attempting to determine what qualifies as voyeuristic behavior.
12.Discuss common characteristics of voyeurs, the likelihood of voyeurs’ engaging in other serious offenses, and explain what factors may trigger voyeuristic behavior.
13.Briefly describe each of the following coercive paraphilias:
a.frotteurism
b.zoophilia
c.necrophilia
14.Describe each of the following treatment alternatives for coercive paraphilias:
a.psychotherapy
b.behavior therapy
c.aversive conditioning
d.orgasmic reconditioning
e.satiation therapy
f.drug treatment
g.social skills training
15.Discuss the controversy surrounding sexual addiction—what it is, how to categorize it, and how to treat it.
16. Discuss the influence of the Internet on problematic sexual behavior.