Chris was caught exposing his penis to an unsuspecting woman in a park and is ordered by the court to undergo psychological counseling. The therapist assigned to Chris uses a technique to help Chris reduce his paraphilic behavior.
The therapist asks Chris to imagine that he is exposing his penis to a woman in public; while making a mental picture of this imagery, Chris receives a mild shock. What type of therapy is this an example of?
a. erotic reconditioning c. social skills training therapy
b. cognitive behavioral therapy d. aversion therapy
Question 2
What are the typical characteristics of pedophiles, as reported in the literature?
a. Pedophiles are normally heterosexual males in their thirties and forties, with lower IQ scores and poorer self-esteem than normal.
b. Pedophiles are normally homosexual males in their thirties and forties, with lower IQ scores and poorer self-esteem than normal.
c. Pedophiles are normally heterosexual males in their thirties and forties, with higher IQ scores and higher self-esteem than normal.
d. Pedophiles are normally homosexual males in their thirties and forties, with higher IQ scores and higher self-esteem than normal.
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