Chapter 15 - Variations in Sexual Behaviour - Definitions Flashcards
Chemical castration
Administration of medication that suppresses androgens to reduce a male’s sex drive.
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.
Eugenics movement
A social movement in which society is thought to be improved by controlling the passing on of hereditary information through controlling which members of society are allowed to procreate.
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 than 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 plethysmography (PPG)
The direct measurement of changes in penile blood volume in response to external sexual stimuli.
Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD)
Spontaneous, persistent, uncontrollable genital arousal that is not associated with sexual desire.
Priapism
A persistent, often painful erection.
Psychometrics
Measurement, development, or administration of psychological tests.
Recidivism
Committing another crime.
