Chapter 15 Flashcards
Something that is statistically calculated to be the average in a population
statistical normal
What is culturally projected to be something that everyone does and differs based on part of the world and dominate religion in the area
cultural norm
behaviours that do not cause harm to any person. This includes activities that are consensual, but what is harmful and consensual can still be influenced by society
sexual research normal
A greek word that describes atypical sexual behaviours.
paraphilias
a paraphilia that causes distress or impairment to the individual, harm or risk of harm to others.
paraphilic disorder
What is criterion A of paraphilic disorder?
qualitative nature of the paraphilia
What is criterion B of paraphilic disorder?
the paraphilic causes negative consequences
What are the requirements of a paraphilic disorder?
Criterion A, criterion B and present for at least six months
A disorder that involves a disturbance in one or more of the common phases of sexual activity. Western Standards)
courtship disorder
the common phases of sexual activty according to Western Standards
- looking for and finding a partner
- approaching that partner with conversation
- non-genital touching
- sexual intercourse
Courtship disorders can be catagorized in 3 ways
- voyeuristic disorder
- exhibitionistic disorder
- frotteurism disorder
What causes a courtship disorder to be a disorder?
involves a nonconsenting victim
When a person has recurrent and intense sexual arousal for viewing an unsuspecting person naked, disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity.
Voyeuristic disorder
What makes voyeurism a disorder?
the fear of getting caught watching a non-consenting person, when it is preferred to partnered sex, interfers with daily activities, or it involves breaking and entering
What does not count as voyeurism?
going to strip clubs, watching porn or going to a nude beach
Recurrent and intense sexual arousal for the exposure of one’s genitals to an unsuspecting person
exhibitionistic disorder
What causes an exhibitionist to do that behaviour?
to see the reaction of the victim, hope that the victim will want to engage in sexual activities or a positive reaction
Verbal exhibition in which a person becomes aroused by making sexually explicit phone calls
telephone scatologica