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CCTC PSY 212 Abnormal Psychology Ch. 11 Sexual Disorders
Information on sexual disorders and treatment
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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
11/06/2011

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Why is research on sexuality somewhat limited?

Definition

 

Social Taboos

Politically-generated controversy

Private nature of sex

Term

TRUE or FALSE

 

Sexual practices vary from culture to culture.

 

Most sexual practices are accepted in some culture somewhere in the world

Definition

 

Both answers are TRUE.

Term

 

 

When was homosexuality dropped from the DSM as a mental illness?

Definition

 

 

1973

Term

 

TRUE or FALSE

 

Sigmund Freud did not view homosexuality as a variation during sexual development

Definition

 

 

FALSE. He did consider it a variation.

Term

 

 

Define "Paraphilia(s)"

Definition

 

Sexual patterns where specific rituals or situations are necessary in order to acheive sexual satisfaction and/or an orgasm

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Can you name of the various paraphilias?

Definition

Fetishism (sexual fetish)

Transvestitism (cross-dressing)

Voyeurism (peeping Tom)

Exhibitionism (flashing)

Sadism (inflicting pain)

Masochism (experiencing pain)

Term

 

define FETISHISM

Definition

 

A paraphilia where the object of sexual arousal is on an inanimate object or a non-sexual part of the body

Term

 

What is thought to be an important part of the development and maintenance of sexual fetishisms?

Definition

 

 

CLASSICAL CONDITIONING

Term

 

What differentiates TRANSVESTITIC FETISHISM (cross-dressing) from TRANSVESTITISM (simply preferring to wear clothing of the opposite sex)?

Definition

 

The element of SEXUAL AROUSAL necessary in transvestitic fetishism

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In what case might TRANSVESTITIC FETISHM be considered maladaptive?

Definition

 

if the person steals clothing necessary for sexual gratification (arrest for shoplifting, for example)

Term

 

VOYEURISM

 

(definition)

Definition

A "peeping Tom"; a person who derives sexual satisfaction from secretly watching people undress or watching couples engaging in sexual activities.

 

Voyeurs are often shy persons whose fear of rejection is overcome. Voyeurs also derive a feeling of "power" over those they observe.

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EXHIBITIONISM

 

(DEFINITION)

Definition

 

A person who exposes themselves (their genitalia) to others usually for the purpose of shock value.

 

A "flasher".

Term

 

SADISM

 

(definition and general features)

Definition

 

SADISM is a paraphilia where a person derives sexual satisfaction from inflicting pain and/or suffering upon others.

 

Usually associated with bondage

 

Psychological association with rape

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In some cases, serial killers have what connection with sexual sadism?

Definition

 

They derive a sense of power or "God-like" sense in controlling the manner of a person's death.

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MASOCHISM

 

(define)

Definition

 

A person who derives sexual satisfaction and/or orgasm from experiencing pain and/or sexual degradation IN A RELATIONSHIP (the person is a "willing slave")

Term

 

What do all paraphilias have in common?

Definition

 

a need for visual sexual imagery

Term

 

What two causal factors must be considered in regard with treatment for paraphilias?

Definition

 

 

1. Most paraphilias are MALES.

 

2. A person with a paraphilia usually has MORE THAN ONE DISORDER

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Describe some issues involving treatment of paraphilias.

Definition

Paraphilias rarely seek treatment unless it is because of an arrest and/or court order


Clients rarely report symptoms honestly/accurately


Cognitive-behavioral therapy and aversion therapy has shown some promise

Term

 

Gender Dysphoria

 

(definition)

Definition

 

A person has a PERSISTENT DISCOMFORT (dysphoria) about their biological sex or feels that their gender role is inappropriate.

Term

 

CROSS GENDER IDENTIFICATION

 

(definition)

Definition

 

A person has a desire to bo or insists that they are of the opposite sex

Term

 

Name some features of GENDER IDENTITY DISORDER

Definition

 

Strong identification with gender of the opposite sex.

 

The person feels uncomfortable about their own gender roles and biological sex.

Term

 

Definition and feature of GENDER IDENTITY DISORDER IN CHILDHOOD

 

Definition

 

A disorder in children where they show a pre-occupation with traits of the opposite sex.

 

Main feature is that most children with this disorder accept their own gender identity and become homosexual

Term

 

 

Define SEXUAL ABUSE

Definition

 

contact that involves physical or psychological coercion

Term

 

 

What is the common feature of sexual abuse? what two types of persons are usually victims?

Definition

 

The common feature is a power relationship...the element of LACK OF CONSENT.

 

1. Children

2. Person with mental deficits (retardation)

Term

 

Describe some concerns and issues involving childhood sexual abuse:

Definition

it is more prevalant than previously believed.

 

Person who commit these acts usually have more than one mental disorder.

 

There have been questions raised about the reliability of children's testimony in legal proceedings

Term

 

What can be said about "recovered memories" of childhood sexual abuse?

 

Are dolls with anatomically-correct genitalia useful as a tool for recovering memory or use in legal proceedings?

Definition

Recovered memories are generally not admissible in court.


Dolls with genitalia have shown to be an unreliable tool in helping to recover memories of sexual abuse.

Term

 

PEDOPHILIA/Pedophiles

 

(Definition)

Definition

A PEDOPHILE is someone who is attracted to children who have not yet reached puberty.

 

(victems are generally 8-11 years of age)

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Motivation for pedophilia include:

Definition

 

the perpetrator's belief that the child will benefit from the experience

 

Perpetrator's belief that the child initiated the act

 

Desire for dominance

Term

 

What is RAPE?

 

What is the legal standard?

Definition

 

RAPE is forcing sex upon another person. The victim may be coerced through force or threat.

 

Most states define rape as forced penetration

Term

 

Describe the features of the aftermath of rape:

Definition

Physical Trauma

Rape Trauma Syndrome or PTSD

Fear of Pregnancy

Dysfunctional intimate relationships with a spouse/S.O.

Fear of contracting a sexually transmitted disease

Term

 

what are some common features of men arrested for rape?

Definition

Mostly men ages 18-25

 

Most are married and still living with wives

 

they have previous criminal records

 

they come from low socioeconomic backgrounds

Term

 

What is the profile of a person who engages in DATE RAPE or ACQUAINTANCE RAPE?

Definition

They are usually young men

 

They are usually from middle class to upper class backgrounds.

 

they have no prior criminal records

 

 

Term

 

What is a SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION?

Definition

 

Impairment in the acheivement of sexual satisfaction. Cause may be psychological or physiological in nature.

Term

 

 

What are the four stages of sexual response?

 

which  of them relate to sexual dysfunction?

Definition

Desire-Excitement-Orgasm-Resolution

 

Sexual Dysfunction only occurs during the first three (if there is no orgasm or sexual gratification then there is no resolution, right?

Term

 

 

What are the two types of DYSFUNCTION OF SEXUAL DESIRE?

Definition

 

1. HYPOACTIVE SEXUAL DISORDER

(no sexual motivation)

 

2. SEXUAL AVERSION DISORDER

(person avoids sex)

Term

 

SEXUAL AVERSION DISORDER is a possible marker for what?

Definition

 

It is a possible marker that the person suffering form it has either experienced RAPE or OTHER SEXUAL TRAUMA

Term

 

Are there any other types of SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION DISORDERS?

Definition

YES.

 

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (E.D.) IN MALES

 

FEMALE AROUSAL DISORDER (FRIGIDITY) IN FEMALES

Term

 

WHAT ARE SOME POSSIBLE CAUSES OF FEMALE SEXUAL AROUSAL DISORDER (FRIGIDITY)?

Definition

 

Early childhood sexual trauma

 

Distorted views of sex

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Name some ORGASMIC DISORDERS

Definition

 

PREMATURE EJACULATION DISORDER(male comes too fast but also occurs with females)

 

MALE ORGASM DISORDER (can't come)

 

FEMALE ORGASM DISORDER (can't come)

Term

 

DISCUSS PAINFUL SEXUAL DISORDERS:

Definition

There are two main types:

 

1. DYSPAREUNIA (Greek. "badly mated")

painful sex - mostly females

 

2. VAGINISMUS - painful, unwanted vaginal contractions

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