Abnormal Psychology Chapters 11-16 Flashcards

Mental Illness Prevention Products

• Graham crackers and corn flakes were developed to mitigate sexual desire and prevent mental illness.

Sexual Orgasm Outlets

• Six outlets of sexual orgasm include:
  • Masturbation
  • Petting
  • Nocturnal dreams
  • Heterosexual coitus
  • Homosexual behaviors
  • Bestiality

Key Terms in Sexual Response

• Arousal: Refers to overall central nervous system (CNS) activity.
• Motivation: Actions driven by the expectation of positive rewards.
• Drive: Indicates a state of need influencing behavior.
• Vasocongestion: Describes increased blood flow during sexual arousal.
• Myotonia: Refers to muscle tension experienced in sexual activity.

Human Sexual Response Phases

• Four phases of human sexual response:
  • Excitement: Increased blood flow to the genital region.
  • Plateau: Focus shifts from external stimuli to internal pleasurable experiences.
  • Orgasm: Muscle contractions lead to ejaculation in males and spasms throughout the body.
  • Resolution: Body returns to pre-arousal state.

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders

• Criteria for sexual dysfunction:
  • Present for at least six months.
  • Must cause significant stress or impairment.

Types of Sexual Dysfunction

• Erectile Disorder: Inability to obtain or maintain an erection.
• Female Orgasmic Disorder: Reduced intensity or absence of orgasm in women.
• Delayed Ejaculation: Delay or absence of ejaculation in males.
• Early Ejaculation: Occurs within the first minute of sexual activity.
• Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder: Characterized by three or more symptoms including reduced sexual activity or fantasies.
• Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: Low desire for sexual activity or erotic thoughts.
• Dyspareunia: Pain experienced during intercourse.
• Vaginismus: Involuntary spasms during vaginal penetration.

Paraphilic Disorders

• Exhibitionistic Disorder: Sexual arousal from exposing genitals to unaware individuals.
• Frotteuristic Disorder: Arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person.
• Fetishistic Disorder: Sexual fixation on non-sexual objects or body parts.
• Pedophilic Disorder: Sustained sexual interest in prepubescent children, regardless of actions.
• Sexual Masochism Disorder: Arousal from being humiliated or suffering.
• Sexual Sadism Disorder: Pleasure derived from causing pain or humiliation to others.
• Transvestic Disorder: Sexual arousal from wearing clothing typically associated with the opposite sex.
• Voyeuristic Disorder: Watching unsuspecting individuals engage in private activities.

Treatment for Fetishes

• Treatment may be mandated by court, encouraged by partners, or prompted by fear of one's own desires.

Gender Identity Concepts

• Gender Identity: Internal recognition of being male or female.
• Gender Dysphoria: Discrepancy between physical gender and internal sense of identity.