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Which of the following is NOT a paraphilic disorder mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a paraphilic disorder mentioned in the text?
- Frotteuristic Disorder
- Sexual Masochism Disorder (correct)
- Exhibitionistic Disorder
- Voyeuristic Disorder
What is the main characteristic of Fetishistic Disorder?
What is the main characteristic of Fetishistic Disorder?
- Sexual attraction to specific body parts
- Sexual attraction to non-living objects (correct)
- Sexual attraction to genitals
- Sexual attraction to animals
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common object of fetishism?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common object of fetishism?
- Leather clothing
- Lingerie
- Shoes and boots
- Genitals (correct)
What body parts are typically fixated on in fetishism?
What body parts are typically fixated on in fetishism?
What is a common behavior associated with fetishism?
What is a common behavior associated with fetishism?
Which of the following is NOT a paraphilic disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a paraphilic disorder?
What is the main characteristic of Sexual Sadism Disorder?
What is the main characteristic of Sexual Sadism Disorder?
What is the main characteristic of Pedophilic Disorder?
What is the main characteristic of Pedophilic Disorder?
What is the main characteristic of Transvestic Disorder?
What is the main characteristic of Transvestic Disorder?
What is the main characteristic of Voyeuristic Disorder?
What is the main characteristic of Voyeuristic Disorder?
Which of the following best describes a paraphilia?
Which of the following best describes a paraphilia?
What distinguishes a paraphilia from other sexual interests?
What distinguishes a paraphilia from other sexual interests?
When is a paraphilia diagnosed as a paraphilic disorder?
When is a paraphilia diagnosed as a paraphilic disorder?
What is the purpose of using the term 'paraphilia' instead of 'sexual perversion' or 'sexual deviance'?
What is the purpose of using the term 'paraphilia' instead of 'sexual perversion' or 'sexual deviance'?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a paraphilic disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a paraphilic disorder?
What is a paraphilia focused on erotic activities called?
What is a paraphilia focused on erotic activities called?
What is a paraphilia focused on erotic targets called?
What is a paraphilia focused on erotic targets called?
What is a common behavior associated with fetishism?
What is a common behavior associated with fetishism?
What is the main characteristic of Transvestic Disorder?
What is the main characteristic of Transvestic Disorder?
What is a paraphilia that involves sexual arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation called?
What is a paraphilia that involves sexual arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation called?
Which of the following is NOT a paraphilic disorder mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a paraphilic disorder mentioned in the text?
What is the main characteristic of Fetishistic Disorder?
What is the main characteristic of Fetishistic Disorder?
What is a common behavior associated with fetishism?
What is a common behavior associated with fetishism?
What is the main characteristic of Transvestic Disorder?
What is the main characteristic of Transvestic Disorder?
What is a paraphilia that involves sexual arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation called?
What is a paraphilia that involves sexual arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation called?
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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Test your knowledge on paraphilias and sexual interests with this quiz! Explore the various types of unconventional sexual behaviors and discover how they are classified. Challenge yourself to understand the complexities and nuances of this topic. Are you ready to dive into the world of paraphilias?
