An adult has been feeling significant tension since losing a home through foreclosure. This person goes to a park, feeds the birds, and then impulsively exposes himself to a group of parents and children. Which term applies to this behavior?

A) Voyeurism
B) Frotteurism
C) Exhibitionism
D) Sexual masochism

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An adult has been feeling significant tension since losing a home through foreclosure. This person goes to a park, feeds the birds, and then impulsively exposes himself to a group of parents and children. Which term applies to this behavior?

A) Voyeurism
B) Frotteurism
C) Exhibitionism
D) Sexual masochism

ShaRaye Chester · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Exhibitionism is obtaining sexual pleasure from exposing one's genitalia to unsuspecting strangers. Voyeurism refers to obtaining sexual pleasure from observing people who are naked. Frotteurism is associated with obtaining sexual arousal by rubbing one's genitals against an unsuspecting person. Sexual masochism refers to deriving sexual pleasure from being humiliated, beaten, or otherwise made to suffer.

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