25 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a paraphilic disorder mentioned in the text?
Sexual Masochism Disorder
What is the main characteristic of Fetishistic Disorder?
Sexual attraction to non-living objects
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common object of fetishism?
Genitals
What body parts are typically fixated on in fetishism?
Hair, feet, and toes
What is a common behavior associated with fetishism?
Smelling or tasting the fetish object
Which of the following is NOT a paraphilic disorder?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What is the main characteristic of Sexual Sadism Disorder?
Sexual attraction to inflicting pain or humiliation
What is the main characteristic of Pedophilic Disorder?
Sexual attraction to children
What is the main characteristic of Transvestic Disorder?
Sexual attraction to cross-dressing
What is the main characteristic of Voyeuristic Disorder?
Sexual attraction to observing others undressing or engaging in sexual activity
Which of the following best describes a paraphilia?
A strong and persistent sexual interest in objects, situations, or behaviors that are not considered typical by society
What distinguishes a paraphilia from other sexual interests?
The person becomes dependent on the behavior or object for sexual satisfaction
When is a paraphilia diagnosed as a paraphilic disorder?
When it causes distress or impairment in functioning
What is the purpose of using the term 'paraphilia' instead of 'sexual perversion' or 'sexual deviance'?
To describe unusual sexual interests in a non-stigmatizing way
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a paraphilic disorder?
Being listed in the DSM-5
What is a paraphilia focused on erotic activities called?
Fetishism
What is a paraphilia focused on erotic targets called?
Voyeurism
What is a common behavior associated with fetishism?
Wearing or using a diaper
What is the main characteristic of Transvestic Disorder?
Sexual arousal from wearing clothes of the opposite gender
What is a paraphilia that involves sexual arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation called?
Sadism
Which of the following is NOT a paraphilic disorder mentioned in the text?
Sexual Masochism Disorder
What is the main characteristic of Fetishistic Disorder?
Sexual arousal and gratification depend on non-living objects or a specific body part
What is a common behavior associated with fetishism?
Rubbing or smelling the fetish object
What is the main characteristic of Transvestic Disorder?
Sexual arousal from cross-dressing
What is a paraphilia that involves sexual arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation called?
Sexual Sadism Disorder
Study Notes
Paraphilic Disorders
- Paraphilic disorders are a type of mental disorder characterized by abnormal sexual behavior.
- Paraphilias are a type of sexual interest that is not typical, but do not necessarily cause distress or impairment.
- A paraphilia is diagnosed as a paraphilic disorder when it causes distress or impairment to the individual or harm to others.
Characteristics of Paraphilic Disorders
- Not all paraphilias are paraphilic disorders, only those that cause distress or impairment.
- Paraphilias are not the same as sexual interests, they are abnormal and may cause distress or impairment.
- Paraphilic disorders are characterized by a sense of anxiety, guilt, or shame related to the sexual behavior.
Specific Paraphilic Disorders
Fetishistic Disorder
- Main characteristic: intense sexual arousal from non-living objects or non-genital body parts.
- Common objects of fetishism: clothing, shoes, and accessories.
- Body parts typically fixated on: feet, hair, and breasts.
- Common behavior: Masturbation or sexual intercourse with the fetish object.
Sexual Sadism Disorder
- Main characteristic: sexual arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation on others.
Pedophilic Disorder
- Main characteristic: sexual arousal from prepubertal children.
Transvestic Disorder
- Main characteristic: sexual arousal from dressing in clothes of the opposite gender.
Voyeuristic Disorder
- Main characteristic: sexual arousal from observing others engaged in sexual activity.
Other Paraphilias
- A paraphilia focused on erotic activities is called a paraphilia of sexual behavior.
- A paraphilia focused on erotic targets is called a paraphilia of sexual target.
- A paraphilia that involves sexual arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation is called Sexual Sadism.
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