Forensic psychiatry: frotteurism: practice question

A Forensic Medicine question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Forensic Medicine · Forensic psychiatry: frotteurism

Sample item

A 30-year-old man repeatedly presses his genitals against unsuspecting women in crowded buses and derives sexual arousal from it. This paraphilia is called:

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Frotteurism

Frotteurism is sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person, typically in crowds. It is also called toucherism and is an offence.

Option by option

  • A. Frotteurism (correct)

    Rubbing against non-consenting persons in crowds is frotteurism.

  • B. Voyeurism

    Voyeurism is arousal from secretly watching others in intimate acts.

  • C. Exhibitionism

    Exhibitionism is arousal from exposing the genitals to strangers.

  • D. Sadism

    Sadism is arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation on a partner.

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What is the answer to this Forensic Medicine question?

The best answer is A, Frotteurism. Frotteurism is sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person, typically in crowds.

Why is "Voyeurism" not the answer?

Voyeurism is arousal from secretly watching others in intimate acts.

Why is "Exhibitionism" not the answer?

Exhibitionism is arousal from exposing the genitals to strangers.

Why is "Sadism" not the answer?

Sadism is arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation on a partner.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Forensic psychiatry: frotteurism in Forensic Medicine. It is also called toucherism and is an offence.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Forensic psychiatry: frotteurism?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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