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What is the primary focus of Chapter 10 in the Psychopathology textbook?
What is the primary difference between gender dysphoria and sexual disorders?
What is the primary purpose of sexual behavior assessments?
What is the primary characteristic of paraphilic disorders?
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What is the primary goal of treatment for individuals with gender dysphoria?
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What is the primary cause of sexual dysfunction?
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What is Mr. Lam's primary concern regarding his sexual behavior?
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What is the primary characteristic of Francisco's sexual behavior?
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What is the primary reason for Saran's lack of concern about not having an orgasm with her husband?
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What is the primary characteristic of Pat and Jan's sexual behavior?
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Which of the following is NOT a condition for considering sexual behavior as abnormal?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about human sexuality?
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Which of the following is a requirement for diagnosing sexual dysfunctions?
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What is the primary factor in classifying sexual dysfunctions as lifelong or acquired?
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According to the human sexual response cycle, which of the following stages is most closely related to sexual dysfunction?
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What is the key difference between psychological and combined psychological and medical factors in sexual dysfunctions?
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Which of the following is NOT a criterion for diagnosing sexual dysfunctions?
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What is the main purpose of classifying sexual dysfunctions as generalized or situational?
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What is the primary goal of sensate focus and nondemand pleasuring in sexual activity?
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What is the name of the technique used to treat premature ejaculation?
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What is the primary benefit of education in treating sexual dysfunction?
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What is the purpose of exposure to erotic material in psychosocial procedures?
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What is the name of the technique used to treat female orgasm disorder?
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What is the purpose of using dilators in psychosocial procedures?
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What is the main reason for the confusion among the characteristics of transgender individuals, individuals with gender dysphoria, individuals who dress in a gender-nonconforming way, and individuals who are attracted to the same sex?
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What is the primary purpose of the Ipsos survey on attitudes towards trans people?
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What is the potential harm of confusing transgender individuals with those who dress in a gender-nonconforming way for sexual gratification?
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What is the implication of the statement 'Transgender people should be protected from discrimination by the government'?
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What is the relationship between the confusion among the characteristics of transgender individuals and stigma?
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What is the potential consequence of the survey result that shows people worry about exposing children to transgender people?
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Study Notes
Sexual Dysfunctions
- Sexual dysfunctions involve desire, arousal, orgasm, or pain, must be present for 6+ months, and lead to impairment or distress to be considered a disorder.
Human Sexual Response Cycle
- The human sexual response cycle includes excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.
Classification of Sexual Dysfunctions
- Classification of sexual dysfunctions includes:
- Lifelong vs. acquired
- Generalized vs. situational
- Psychological factors alone
- Psychological factors combined with medical condition
Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction
- Education about sexual response, foreplay, etc. can be surprisingly effective
- Treatment approaches include:
- Sensate focus and nondemand pleasuring to decrease performance anxiety
- Psychosocial procedures such as:
- Squeeze technique for premature ejaculation
- Masturbatory training for female orgasm disorder
- Use of dilators for vaginismus
- Exposure to erotic material for low sexual desire problems
Gender Dysphoria
- Gender dysphoria differs from sexual disorders
- Transgender individuals, individuals with gender dysphoria, individuals who dress in a gender-nonconforming way for sexual gratification, and individuals who are sexually and/or romantically attracted to others of the same sex are distinct and should not be confused
- Confusion among these characteristics can lead to stigma, discrimination, and harm
Paraphilic Disorders
- Paraphilic disorders involve recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, urges, or behaviors that involve non-consenting persons or that cause harm to oneself or others.
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Test your knowledge of sexual dysfunctions, paraphilic disorders, and gender dysphoria with this quiz based on Chapter 10 of Psychopathology: An Integrative Approach, 9th Edition. Learn about the key criteria in the DSM-5 and more. Evaluate your understanding of these important psychological concepts.
