Which of the Following Individuals Is Most Likely to Be

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with a paraphilic disorder?

• A)Ms. A, who is married to a man but often fantasizes about sex with women
• B)Mr. B, who is sexually aroused by rubbing against strangers on the subway
• C)Ms. C, who stumbled across a video of animals having sex and enjoyed watching it
• D)Mr. D, who feels like he is addicted to masturbation, sometimes doing it five times per day

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

The smallest change in stimulation that is detectable by a person at least half the time, referred to as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Separation Threshold

The minimum distance or difference in stimuli required to distinguish between two separate entities or experiences.

Difference Threshold

The minimal detectable difference between two stimuli required for detection that they are not the same, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Separation Threshold

The minimum distance or difference between stimuli detectable by the sensory system.