Paraphillic Disorders Flashcards
_________ disorders are defined as anomalous sexual activity preferences, which include “deviant” patterns of sexual interests, fantasies and behaviors.
Paraphillic Disorders
A patient must do what two things to be diagnosed with a paraphillic disorder?
- Acted on their strong sexual urges
2. These behaviors cause significant distress and impairment
Paraphillic ________ occurs when patients get sexual arousal from being dressed as a baby
Paraphillic infantilism
How long must symptoms be present for a patient to be diagnosed with a paraphillic disorder?
6 months
Nearly all patients with a fetish are _____ (male/female)
Male
Why to paraphilic disorders often unreported?
Many people are comfortable with them
T/F: Many patients with paraphillic disorders can often resume normal sexual function
True
When are most paraphillic disorders established?
By adolescence
Most people with paraphilias are _______ (heterosexual/homosexual)
Heterosexual
T/F: Most individuals with paraphilias have “normal” sexual interaction with their partners or spouses, who often don’t know about their particular paraphilia
True
How is voyeuristic disorder described?
Looking/Observing other people without their knowledge/consent for the purpose of arousal
Voyeuristic disorder is common in pre-adolescents but they can’t be diagnosed until what age?
18 y.o.
Exposing one’s genitals to an unsuspecting person or masturbating in public without attempts at physical contact are characteristics of what paraphillic disorder?
Exhibitionist Disorder
What are the characteristics of frotteuristic disorder?
Touching or rubbing up against a non-consenting person, typically their genitals, buttocks, or thighs
What is masochistic disorder?
Sexual urges or arousal that involve being humiliated, bound, or suffering actual pain.
This is usually consensual
Being sexually aroused by the physical or psychological suffering of another person is the defining characteristic of what paraphillic disorder?
Sadistic Disorder
What are the defining characteristics of pedophillic disorder?
Sexual arousal with a pre-pubescent teen
>16 and five years older than their victim
Pedophillic disorder is more common in ________ Homosexual/heterosexual) men
Homosexual Men
Being sexually aroused by non-living objects or body parts (feet, underwear, etc….) typically followed by masturbation would best define what paraphillic disorder?
Fetishistic Disroder
Patients with fetishistic disorder spend _____ (a lot/little) time engaged in these activities
A lot
T/F: Cross-dressing usually begins before puberty
True
Does transvestic disorder apply to only men or women?
No, it includes both genders
Transvestic disorders are commonly associated with what?
Gender Dysphoria
What is the mainstay of management for paraphillic disorders?
CBT
Other than CBT…..
What are THREE other methods of management for paraphillic disorders?
- Masturbatory Satiation
- Covert Sensitization
- Masturbatory Conditioning
T/F: There are FDA approved medications to treat paraphillic disorders
False
