Under the DSM criteria, a person may be diagnosed with ____________ whether or not they suffer impairment in functioning or distress.

A group of college students volunteered to take part as participants in research conducted by members of the Psychology Department. The students did not know that the experiment would involve deception

What is most likely to happen after the experiment is completed? a) The students will be sworn to secrecy in order to continue the research. b) The researchers must explain the experimental procedures to the students. c) The students will be told that they have the right to file a civil lawsuit in the court. d) The researchers must compensate the students for the use of deception by offering them a financial reward.

Which of the following experiences would be LEAST likely to result in a subsequent desire to engage in sadomasochistic activity?

A) ?Getting a spanking for being caught masturbating B) ?Experiencing nurturing during childhood only when ill or injured C) ?Receiving a spanking when one's pants are pulled down and becoming sexually aroused as a result of the physiological stimulation D) ?Being caught "playing doctor" as a child and being verbally embarrassed and humiliated for doing so