Chapter 11: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Vocabulary flashcards covering the continuums of sexual functioning, paraphilic interests, and gender identity based on lecture notes.

Normal Sexual Functioning

A socially constructed and individually variable concept defined by mutual consent, the absence of distress, the absence of impairment, and the absence of harm.

Sexual Response Cycle

A four-phase system consisting of $1.$ Desire, $2.$ Arousal, $3.$ Orgasm, and $4.$ Resolution.

Clinical Threshold for Sexual Dysfunction

A shift from variation to disorder that occurs when symptoms are persistent for at least $6+$ months, cause distress, and impair functioning.

Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

A persistent lack of sexual desire, thoughts, fantasies, and motivation that causes distress and is not explained by context or other mental health conditions.

Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

A DSM classification that combined desire and arousal, reflecting reduced interest, arousal, and responsiveness.

Erectile Disorder

A condition with both biological and psychological causes, including vascular issues, diabetes, and performance pressure.

Premature Ejaculation

A regulation issue involving a lack of control over the timing of ejaculation.

Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder

A complex disorder involving pain, fear, muscle tension, and anticipatory anxiety that creates a cycle of avoidance.

Performance Anxiety Mechanism

An interactional model where a trigger leads to negative mood and a shift in attention, causing the person to become a spectator of themselves rather than experiencing arousal.

Stop-Start Method

A psychological behavioral exercise used in treatment to help individuals gain control over their arousal levels.

Paraphilia

An unusual sexual interest that is a variation of human behavior and not considered a psychological disorder on its own.

Paraphilic Disorder

An unusual sexual interest that is classified as a disorder because it involves distress, harm, or non-consenting involvement.

Gender Dysphoria

A diagnosis based on the distress related to a mismatch between an individual's identity and their assigned gender, rather than the identity itself.

Hormone Blockers

A developmental treatment used for adolescents with gender dysphoria to provide time for decision-making.

Exhibitonistic

Exposing genitals to strangers

Fetishistic

Nonliving objects or non genitalia body part

Frotteristic

Physical contact with a non consensual person

Pedophilic

Attraction to children

Sexual masochism and sexual sadism

Humiliation from or to others

Transvestic

Dressing as another gender

Vogeuristic

Secretly watching others undress or engage in sex