Chapter 15 Flashcards
Algolagnic disorders
a group of paraphilic disorders that involve pain and suffering
cognitive distortions
thinking errors or irrational thoughts
Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)
therapy based on the view that internal mental processes reciprocally interact with behaviours and emotional responses
Courtship disorders
a group paraphilias and paraphilic disorders that have in common distorted components of human courtship behaviours or behaviours that are typical at the beginning of what could develop into a romantic relationship
Drag queen
a man who dresses in feminine clothing, usually for entertainment purposes
Incest
sexual activity between persons of a close enough genetic relationship that they are not legally permitted to marry
Malingering
intentionally faking or exaggerating symptoms for personal gain
Neuro-cognitive testing
The administration of tests that contain tasks designed to measure the functioning associated with a particular brain area in order to diagnose deficits and strengths in the manner in which a person perceives and navigates the world
paraphilia
any intense and persistent sexual interest other that sexual interest in genital stimulation or preparatory fondling with phenotypically normal, physically mature, consenting human partners
paraphilic disorder
a paraphilia that causes distress or impairment to the individual or that may harm others when acted upon
pedophile
an individual with an exclusive or non-exclusive sexual preference for children
Penile photoplethysmography (PPG)
the measurement of changes in penile blood flow in response to external sexual stimuli
Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD)
Spontaneous, persistent, uncontrollable sensations of genital arousal that are not associated with subjective feelings of sexual desire/arousal
priaprism
a persistent, often painful erection
Psychometrics
Measurement, development, or administration of psychological tests
