Module 11: Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders Flashcards

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what are the key characteristics of hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

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  • persistent or recurrently absent sexual thoughts and desire for sexual activity
  • must be distressed and present for at least 6 months
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what are the key characteristics of female sexual interest / arousal disorder

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  • combination of lack of sexual interest and arousal disorder
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what are the key characteristics of female orgasmic disorder

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  • absence of or delay in frequency of orgasm in about 75 to 100% of sexual occasions
  • symptoms must cause distress and be present for at least 6 months
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what are the key characteristics of delayed ejaculation

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  • absence of or delay in frequency of ejaculation in about 75 to 100 percent of sexual occasions
  • symptoms must cause distress and be present for at least 6 months
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what are the key characteristics for premature ejaculation

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  • persistent or recurrent pattern of ejaculation occurring during partnered sexual activity within approx. 1 minute following penetration
  • ejaculation before the individual wishes it
  • must occur in about 75-100% percent of sexual occasions
  • symptoms must cause distress and be present for at least 6 months
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what are the key characteristics of Genito-pelvic pain/ penetration disorder

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  • persistent or recurring difficulties with one or more of the notes symptoms (i.e. vaginal penetration, etc.)
  • symptoms must cause distress and be present for at least 6 months
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what are the key characteristics of hypersexuality (sex addiction)

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  • not included in the DSM
  • loss of control over sexual urges, fantasies, and behaviours
  • often engage in sexual activity to regulate negative emotional states
  • associated with a variety of emotional and physical problems
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what are the key characteristics Gender Dysphoria

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  • at least 6 months duration with 6 of the 8 symptoms
  • people with this disorder may cross-dress or attempt to rid themselves of secondary sex characteristics in other ways
  • occurs more commonly in children
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what is gender dysphoria

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when biological variables are consistent but are discordant with the person’s sense of self

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what is the duration required for paraphilic disorders to be diagnosed

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6 months

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what is fetishistic disorder

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recurrent and intense sexual arousal from either the use of nonliving objects or a highly specific focus on nongenital body part(s) for a duration of 6 months

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what is transvestic disorder

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cross-dressing accompanied by sexual excitement over a period of 6 months - this must cause distress

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What is sexual sadism disorder

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sexual arousal from the physical or psychological suffering of another person for at least 6 months.

  • acted upon these urges on nonconsenting person
  • urges cause them distress
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what is sexual masochism disorder

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sexual arousal from experiencing pain or humiliation from another person for at least 6 months
- must cause distress

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what is exhibitionistic disorder

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sexual arousal from exposing genitals to an unsuspecting person

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what is voyeuristic disorder

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sexual arousal from secretly looking at naked people

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what is frotteuristic disorder

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touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person for the purpose of sexual pleasure

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what is pedophilic disorder

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recurrent fantasies or behaviours involving sexual activity with prepubescent children

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what are common etiological factors for sexual dysfunction disorders

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  • shame and ignorance about sex
  • anxiety about sex
  • lack of experience with physical affection
  • low self-confidence
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what are etiological factors of gender dysphoria

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  • boys failure to separate from mother
  • encouragement from parents of gender-inappropriate behaviours, combined with lack of same-sex adult model, and overprotection by the opposite-sex parent
  • child-rearing in early years
  • surgery to reassign to the opposite sex
  • psychotherapy
  • counselling
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what are common etiological factors of sexual offending

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  • conditioning theories
  • boys are encouraged to be dominant
  • deficits in cortical regions
  • low IQ
  • antisocial traits
  • intimacy deficits
  • poor social skills
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what are treatment methods for sexual dysfunction disorders

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psychological interventions and physical treatments

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how do cultural norms interact with sex and gender identity disorders

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  • norms for sexual behaviour can change over time
  • people have different views of what constitutes sex
  • different cultures have varying beliefs which makes it difficult for clinicians to deem what is typical and what is not
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How is homosexuality related to the DSM

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homosexuality was considered to be a disorder up until and including the publication of the DSM-2

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what are some sexual response differences between men and women

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  • men fantasize about sex much more frequently than women

- men report an earlier age at first intercourse and greater number of sexual partners

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what is significant about the island Beag in Ireland

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the citizens have no knowledge of sexual practices.

  • during intercourse both parties keep their underwear on
  • female orgasm is unheard of
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what are the four stages of the sexual response cycle

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  1. excitement
  2. plateau
  3. orgasm
  4. resolution
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What is Helen Kaplan’s alternative model to sexual stages

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  1. desire
  2. excitement
  3. orgasm