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What does transvestism refer to?
What does transvestism refer to?
Transvestic disorder is commonly diagnosed in females.
Transvestic disorder is commonly diagnosed in females.
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What is a major concern with personality disorders?
What is a major concern with personality disorders?
Comorbidity or overlapping symptoms.
Cluster A personality disorders are characterized by being ______ and eccentric.
Cluster A personality disorders are characterized by being ______ and eccentric.
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Which of the following is true about Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Which of the following is true about Histrionic Personality Disorder?
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Match the personality disorder with its characteristic traits:
Match the personality disorder with its characteristic traits:
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What symptom commonly defines the Schizoid Personality Disorder?
What symptom commonly defines the Schizoid Personality Disorder?
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Emotional responses in personality disorders are typically stable and appropriate.
Emotional responses in personality disorders are typically stable and appropriate.
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What is a defining characteristic of exhibitionism?
What is a defining characteristic of exhibitionism?
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The individual experiencing exhibitionistic arousal must be at least 21 years of age.
The individual experiencing exhibitionistic arousal must be at least 21 years of age.
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What term describes the sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person?
What term describes the sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person?
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Intense and recurring sexual arousal occurs for at least ___ months from exposing one's genitals.
Intense and recurring sexual arousal occurs for at least ___ months from exposing one's genitals.
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Match the following terms related to sexual arousal with their definitions:
Match the following terms related to sexual arousal with their definitions:
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What emotional responses are desired by individuals exhibiting exhibitionism?
What emotional responses are desired by individuals exhibiting exhibitionism?
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The diagnosis of a sexual disorder requires that the individual experiences no significant distress.
The diagnosis of a sexual disorder requires that the individual experiences no significant distress.
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The word "voir" means ___ in the context of exhibitionistic behavior.
The word "voir" means ___ in the context of exhibitionistic behavior.
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What must symptoms for Interest/Arousal Disorder persist for?
What must symptoms for Interest/Arousal Disorder persist for?
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Acquired Interest/Arousal Disorder occurs when symptoms begin after a period of normal sexual function.
Acquired Interest/Arousal Disorder occurs when symptoms begin after a period of normal sexual function.
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What type of distress is described as 'Mild' in Interest/Arousal Disorder?
What type of distress is described as 'Mild' in Interest/Arousal Disorder?
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The persistent or recurrent pattern of ______ occurs during partnered sexual activity within approximately 1 minute.
The persistent or recurrent pattern of ______ occurs during partnered sexual activity within approximately 1 minute.
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Which of the following is NOT a specification for context regarding Interest/Arousal Disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a specification for context regarding Interest/Arousal Disorder?
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Situational Interest/Arousal Disorder is characterized by symptoms that are not influenced by specific situations or partners.
Situational Interest/Arousal Disorder is characterized by symptoms that are not influenced by specific situations or partners.
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What is marked by 'fear or anxiety' in the context of Interest/Arousal Disorder?
What is marked by 'fear or anxiety' in the context of Interest/Arousal Disorder?
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What term describes a condition that is present since the individual became sexually active?
What term describes a condition that is present since the individual became sexually active?
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Generalized conditions are limited to specific types of stimulation, situations, or partners.
Generalized conditions are limited to specific types of stimulation, situations, or partners.
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What does the term 'Severe' indicate in the context of distress over symptoms?
What does the term 'Severe' indicate in the context of distress over symptoms?
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Individuals experiencing marked delay in orgasm must experience this on approximately _____ of sexual occasions.
Individuals experiencing marked delay in orgasm must experience this on approximately _____ of sexual occasions.
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Which of the following conditions involves never experiencing an orgasm under any situation?
Which of the following conditions involves never experiencing an orgasm under any situation?
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Acquired conditions began after an individual's sexual function was normal.
Acquired conditions began after an individual's sexual function was normal.
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What does 'markedly reduced intensity of orgasmic sensations' indicate?
What does 'markedly reduced intensity of orgasmic sensations' indicate?
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What is a key characteristic of schizoaffective disorder?
What is a key characteristic of schizoaffective disorder?
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What is the minimum time frame for ejaculation to be classified as moderate premature ejaculation?
What is the minimum time frame for ejaculation to be classified as moderate premature ejaculation?
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Jealous delusion involves believing that one’s spouse is unfaithful.
Jealous delusion involves believing that one’s spouse is unfaithful.
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Mental health disorders such as anxiety can negatively affect sexual desire.
Mental health disorders such as anxiety can negatively affect sexual desire.
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What is the minimum duration for symptoms to persist in diagnosing schizophrenia?
What is the minimum duration for symptoms to persist in diagnosing schizophrenia?
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____ delusion pertains to the belief that one is being conspired against.
____ delusion pertains to the belief that one is being conspired against.
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What is one potential cause of decreased sexual function?
What is one potential cause of decreased sexual function?
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Ejaculation occurring within approximately ___ seconds of vaginal penetration is classified as severe premature ejaculation.
Ejaculation occurring within approximately ___ seconds of vaginal penetration is classified as severe premature ejaculation.
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Match the type of delusion with its description:
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What does 'delayed ejaculation' refer to?
What does 'delayed ejaculation' refer to?
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Match the following symptoms with their correct categories:
Match the following symptoms with their correct categories:
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Which symptom indicates persistent irritability in children?
Which symptom indicates persistent irritability in children?
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Situational sexual dysfunction is only applicable in specific contexts.
Situational sexual dysfunction is only applicable in specific contexts.
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Sexual dysfunction is characterized by significant disturbances in ____ or pleasure.
Sexual dysfunction is characterized by significant disturbances in ____ or pleasure.
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Symptoms of sexual dysfunction must be present in two or more settings to be considered severe.
Symptoms of sexual dysfunction must be present in two or more settings to be considered severe.
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What is a common psychological factor that may lead to decreased sexual desire?
What is a common psychological factor that may lead to decreased sexual desire?
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Study Notes
Dissociative Disorders
- Individuals feel detached from themselves or surroundings, akin to dreaming or living in slow motion.
- Reactions to dissociative experiences vary; some individuals are not bothered, others are.
- Not due to drugs or psychosis.
- Depersonalization: Perception alters, leading to temporary loss of one's own reality, akin to astral projection.
- Sensation is like observing oneself in a dream-like state.
- Derealization: Perception of external world is lost. Surroundings may seem distorted, shapes/size change, individuals seem lifeless or mechanical.
- Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder: Experiences of depersonalization and/or derealization, intact reality testing (reality remains normal), clinically significant distress or impairment. Often chronic and found with other mental health conditions.
Types of Dissociative Amnesia
- Localized Amnesia: Inability to recall specific events or periods, often centering around a traumatic incident.
- Selective Amnesia: Partial recall of traumatic event with some aspects missing.
- Generalized Amnesia: Significant memory loss of an individual's life history, including identity and personal information.
Systematized and Continuous Amnesia
- Systematized Amnesia: Memory loss affects specific categories of information, like a family member.
- Continuous Amnesia: Ongoing inability to form new memories or recall recent events, extending into the present moment.
Dissociative Fugue
- Sudden, unexpected travel with memory loss for identity and past life events.
Dissociative Trance
- Temporary altered state of consciousness, triggered by stress, trauma, or intense emotions.
- Involves disconnection from surroundings or self, with memory gaps.
Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Individuals have multiple (2-100) alters (identities) with distinct personalities.
- Identities complete with gestures, personality, handiness, etc.
- Alters can sometimes begin as voices or inner thoughts.
- Often a response to stressful situations where the true self cannot cope.
- The host identity is the primary one seeking treatment.
Dissociative Disorders and Other Conditions
- Conditions like panic attacks, acute stress disorder, PTSD, etc. can trigger dissociative symptoms.
Other Mental Health Disorders
- Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders, psychosis is a loss of contact with reality, symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, disorganized behavior, and negative symptoms (e.g., lack of motivation).
- Delusions: fixed beliefs not changing despite contradictory evidence; grandeur, control, thought broadcasting, and persecution.
- Hallucinations: experiencing sensory perceptions that do not exist outside the mind (auditory/visual/olfactory/tactile, gustatory);
- Disorganized thinking: unusual or illogical flow of thoughts and speech;
- Disorganized behavior: odd or unorganized actions;
- Negative symptoms: lack of motivation, emotional expression, and engagement with the world.
Dissociative Identity Disorder
- High rates of childhood trauma are commonly associated with dissociative identity disorder.
Schizophreniform Disorder
- Similar to schizophrenia, but symptoms last for at least one month and less than six months.
- Absence of impairment in functioning is a major distinguishing factor.
Schizoaffective Disorder
- Characterized by psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia and a concurrent episode of a major mood disorder (depressive/manic).
- Psychotic features must persist for at least two weeks.
Delusional Disorder
- Marked by at least one fixed false belief (delusion).
- Delusions persist for at least one month.
- Erotomanic, grandiose, jealous, persecutory, and somatic.
Sexual Dysfunction (General):
- Marked by significant disturbances in sexual response or pleasure. Multiple dysfunctions can occur simultaneously.
Sexual Dysfunction (Specific):
- Delayed Ejaculation: Marked delay (or absence) of ejaculation, typically 75-100% of partnered sexual activity, persisting for at least 6 months.
- Erectile Disorder: Marked difficulty with obtaining and maintaining erection.
- Female Orgasmic Disorder: Marked/frequent delay in, infrequency of, or absence of orgasm.
- Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder: Lack of or decreased interest in sexual activity and arousal.
Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder
- Recurrent difficulties with vaginal penetration, with fear, anxiety, or pain.
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
- Severe recurrent temper outbursts inconsistent with developmental level.
- Persistent irritability between outbursts, present for at least 12 months, with no 3-month break between outbursts.
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
- Depressed mood most of the day, for at least two years (one year in adolescents).
- Two or more symptoms of depression present during depressive periods.
- No symptom-free period lasting more than 2 months.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Several symptoms emerge in the week before menses, improving after menstruation.
- Experiencing one or more mood symptoms such as affective lability, irritability, depressed mood, or anxiety.
- Experiencing at least four additional symptoms to reach five total.
Paraphilic Disorders
- Recurrent intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving non-human objects, suffering or humiliation of oneself/partner, or children.
Voyeuristic Disorder
- Intense and recurring sexual arousal occurs when observing an unsuspecting person naked, undressing, or engaging in sexual activity.
- Requires presence for at least six months and must be acted upon.
Exhibitionistic Disorder
- Intense and recurring sexual arousal from exposing one's genitals to an unsuspecting person.
- Requirement is that the person was not consenting and has been acted upon.
Frotteuristic Disorder
- Intense and recurring sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person.
Transvestic Disorder
- Intense and recurring arousal from cross-dressing with a preference for wearing the opposite gender's clothing.
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Explore the intriguing phenomenon of dissociative disorders, where individuals may feel detached from their own realities or surroundings. This quiz covers various types of dissociative experiences, including depersonalization and derealization, as well as amnesia related to trauma. Understand the clinical implications and the variations in individual responses to these experiences.
