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What were the two products made that tried to prevent mental illness of sexual desire?
What were the two products made that tried to prevent mental illness of sexual desire?
Graham crackers and corn flakes
What are the six different outlets of sexual orgasm?
What are the six different outlets of sexual orgasm?
Masturbation, petting, nocturnal dreams, heterosexual coitus, homosexual behaviors, and bestiality
What does the term 'arousal' refer to?
What does the term 'arousal' refer to?
General term in relation to CNS activity
What does 'motivation' refer to in psychology?
What does 'motivation' refer to in psychology?
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What does 'drive' reflect?
What does 'drive' reflect?
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What are the 4 phases of the human sexual response?
What are the 4 phases of the human sexual response?
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What is 'vasocongestion'?
What is 'vasocongestion'?
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What does 'myotonia' refer to?
What does 'myotonia' refer to?
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What characterizes the excitement phase of sexual response?
What characterizes the excitement phase of sexual response?
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What occurs during the plateau phase?
What occurs during the plateau phase?
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What happens during the orgasm phase?
What happens during the orgasm phase?
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What defines the resolution phase?
What defines the resolution phase?
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What are sexual dysfunction disorders characterized by?
What are sexual dysfunction disorders characterized by?
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What is an erectile disorder?
What is an erectile disorder?
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What is a female orgasmic disorder?
What is a female orgasmic disorder?
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What is delayed ejaculation?
What is delayed ejaculation?
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What is early ejaculation?
What is early ejaculation?
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What are three or more conditions defining female sexual interest/arousal disorder?
What are three or more conditions defining female sexual interest/arousal disorder?
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What characterizes male hypoactive sexual desire disorder?
What characterizes male hypoactive sexual desire disorder?
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What is dyspareunia?
What is dyspareunia?
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What is vaginismus?
What is vaginismus?
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What does genitor-pelvic pain/penetration disorder relate to?
What does genitor-pelvic pain/penetration disorder relate to?
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What is exhibitionistic disorder?
What is exhibitionistic disorder?
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What is Frotteuristic disorder?
What is Frotteuristic disorder?
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What is Fetishistic disorder?
What is Fetishistic disorder?
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What is pedophilic disorder?
What is pedophilic disorder?
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What does sexual masochism disorder involve?
What does sexual masochism disorder involve?
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What is sexual sadism disorder?
What is sexual sadism disorder?
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What is transvestic disorder?
What is transvestic disorder?
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What is voyeuristic disorder?
What is voyeuristic disorder?
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What are possible treatments for fetishes?
What are possible treatments for fetishes?
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What is gender identity?
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What is gender dysphoria?
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Study Notes
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.
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