Chapter 9 Flashcards
heterosexual behavior
Sexual activity with members of the opposite gender.
homosexual behavior
Sexual activity with members of the same gender.
sexual dysfunction
Sexual disorder in which the client finds it difficult to function adequately while having sex.
male hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Dysfunction in which a man feels distress from having little or no sexual interest.
female sexual interest/arousal disorder
Recurrent inability in some women to attain or maintain adequate lubrication and sexual excitement swelling responses until completion of sexual activity.
erectile disorder
Recurring inability in some men to attain or maintain adequate penile erection until completion of sexual activity.
delayed ejaculation
Disorder in which a man achieves orgasm only with great difficulty.
female orgasmic disorder
Recurring delay or absence of orgasm in some women following a normal sexual excitement phase, relative to their prior experience and current stimulation. Also known as inhibited orgasm (female).
premature ejaculation
Recurring ejaculation before the person wishes it, with minimal sexual stimulation.
genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder
Sexual dysfunction in which a woman experiences pain or difficulty with penetration during intercourse; may include vaginismus.
vaginismus
Recurring involuntary muscle spasms in the outer third of the vagina that interfere with sexual intercourse.
paraphilic disorders
Sexual disorders and deviations in which sexual arousal occurs almost exclusively in the context of inappropriate objects or individuals.
frotteuristic disorder
Paraphilic disorder in which the person gains sexual gratification by rubbing against unwilling victims in crowds from which they cannot escape
fetishistic disorder
Long-term, recurring, intense sexually arousing urges, fantasies, or behavior that involve the use of nonliving, unusual objects and that cause distress or impairment in life functioning.
voyeuristic disorder
Paraphilic disorder in which sexual arousal is derived from observing unsuspecting individuals undressing or naked.
exhibitionistic disorder
Sexual gratification attained by exposing genitals to unsuspecting strangers.
transvestic disorder
Paraphilia in which individuals, usually males, are sexually aroused or receive gratification by wearing clothing of the opposite sex.
sexual sadism
Paraphilia in which sexual arousal is associated with inflicting pain or humiliation.
sexual masochism
Paraphilia in which sexual arousal is associated with experiencing pain or humiliation.
pedophilia
Paraphilia involving strong sexual attraction toward children.
incest
Deviant sexual attraction (pedophilia) directed toward a family member; often the attraction of a father toward a daughter who is maturing physically.
covert sensitization
Cognitive-behavioral intervention to reduce unwanted behaviors by having clients imagine the extremely aversive consequences of the behaviors and establish negative rather than positive associations with them.
orgasmic reconditioning
Learning procedure to help clients strengthen appropriate patterns of sexual arousal by pairing appropriate stimuli with the pleasurable sensations of masturbation.
gender dysphoria
Psychological dissatisfaction with biological gender, a disturbance in the sense of identity as a male or female. The primary goal is not sexual arousal but rather to live the life of the opposite gender.
gender nonconformity
A phenomenon in which pre-pubescent children do not identify with their biological sex, but instead identify strongly with the gender of the opposite sex and display varying degrees of behavior more characteristic of the opposite sex.
sex reassignment surgery
Surgical procedures to alter a person’s physical anatomy to conform to that person’s psychological gender identity.
