Exploring Paraphilias
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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?

  • 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?

  • Leather clothing
  • Lingerie
  • Shoes and boots
  • Genitals (correct)

    • What body parts are typically fixated on in fetishism?

    <p>Hair, feet, and toes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavior associated with fetishism?

    <p>Smelling or tasting the fetish object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a paraphilic disorder?

    <p>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Sexual Sadism Disorder?

    <p>Sexual attraction to inflicting pain or humiliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Pedophilic Disorder?

    <p>Sexual attraction to children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Transvestic Disorder?

    <p>Sexual attraction to cross-dressing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Voyeuristic Disorder?

    <p>Sexual attraction to observing others undressing or engaging in sexual activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a paraphilia?

    <p>A strong and persistent sexual interest in objects, situations, or behaviors that are not considered typical by society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a paraphilia from other sexual interests?

    <p>The person becomes dependent on the behavior or object for sexual satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a paraphilia diagnosed as a paraphilic disorder?

    <p>When it causes distress or impairment in functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the term 'paraphilia' instead of 'sexual perversion' or 'sexual deviance'?

    <p>To describe unusual sexual interests in a non-stigmatizing way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a paraphilic disorder?

    <p>Being listed in the DSM-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a paraphilia focused on erotic activities called?

    <p>Fetishism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a paraphilia focused on erotic targets called?

    <p>Voyeurism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavior associated with fetishism?

    <p>Wearing or using a diaper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Transvestic Disorder?

    <p>Sexual arousal from wearing clothes of the opposite gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a paraphilia that involves sexual arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation called?

    <p>Sadism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a paraphilic disorder mentioned in the text?

    <p>Sexual Masochism Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Fetishistic Disorder?

    <p>Sexual arousal and gratification depend on non-living objects or a specific body part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavior associated with fetishism?

    <p>Rubbing or smelling the fetish object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Transvestic Disorder?

    <p>Sexual arousal from cross-dressing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a paraphilia that involves sexual arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation called?

    <p>Sexual Sadism Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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