10.11 Pedophilic Disorder

A series of flashcards covering key vocabulary terms related to sexual offenses, their definitions, and relevant concepts.

chemical castration

Castration via drugs to reduce libido and sexual activity.

child sexual abuse (child molestation)

A form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation.

contact-driven

Behavior directly related to contact sex offending, such as a behavioral substitute, facilitatory factor, or product of a contact offense.

egosyntonic

Refers to behaviors, values, and feelings in harmony with or acceptable to the needs and goals of the ego, consistent with one's ideal self-image.

egodystonic

Refers to thoughts and behaviors that are in conflict with the needs and goals of the ego, or in conflict with a person's ideal self-image.

ephebophilia

Sexual interest in mid-to-late adolescents, generally ages 15 to 19.

fantasy-driven

Behavior confined to engagement with images, serving as a facilitator of sexual fantasy or collecting behavior.

hebephilia

Sexual preference for pubescent minors.

non-pedophilic offenders

Non-exclusive offenders that are sexually attracted to both children and adults, and may show a preference for one over the other.

penile plethysmography (PPG)

A method that measures genital sexual arousal through sexual stimuli based on the relative change in penile response.

preferential offender

An offender whose behavior is associated with their preferential sexual interests.

relapse therapy

A technique where the patient learns to identify and respond to potentially risky situations, based on principles used for treating addictions.

situational offender

An individual whose sexual behavior differs from their usual habits.

surgical castration

A procedure where the gonads are removed through an incision in the body.

true pedophiles

Exclusive pedophiles who are sexually attracted only to prepubescent children.