Psych 360 Chapter 12

What factors influence sexual norms and behavior?

Sexual norms and behavior can vary across time and place, with different views on excess sexual expression.

Sexual Revolution of the 1970s

A significant shift in attitudes toward premarital sex facilitated by the availability of birth control.

Methods of studying sexuality in the 1940s

Primarily focused on interviewing individuals about their sexual experiences.

Penile or vaginal plethysmographs

Tools used to assess physiological responses to sexual stimuli.

Gender differences in sexuality

Men are more likely to meet criteria for paraphilic disorders, while women report more sexual dysfunction.

Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

Characterized by persistent deficits in sexual interest, biological arousal, or subjective arousal.

Definitions of Male Erectile Disorder

Failure to attain or maintain an erection during 75% of sexual occasions.

Characteristics of Female Orgasmic Disorder

Persistent absence or reduced intensity of orgasm after sexual arousal on at least 75% of occasions.

Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder

Involves persistent pain during intercourse and requires ruling out medical causes.

Biological influences on sexual dysfunction

Includes conditions like diabetes, chronic alcohol use, and the effects of some medications.

Psychoeducation in treating dysfunctions

Aims to normalize symptoms and reduce anxiety regarding sexual issues.

Addyi

An FDA-approved medication for premenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Premature ejaculation treatments

Includes SSRIs and techniques like the squeeze technique to reduce arousal.

Fetishistic Disorder

Dependence on an inanimate object or nongenital body part for sexual arousal.

Pedophilic Disorder criteria

Involves sexual attraction to prepubescent children and can only be diagnosed when behavior causes distress.

Voyeuristic Disorder

Desire to obtain sexual gratification by watching unsuspecting others in states of undress.

Exhibitionistic Disorder

Involves exposing one’s genitals to an unwilling observer for sexual gratification.

Sexual Sadism Disorder

Characterized by deriving sexual pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on another.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in paraphilic disorders

Focuses on aversion therapy and modifying distorted thinking related to inappropriate sexual behaviors.

Public protection vs. civil liberties

The challenge of balancing public safety with the civil rights of individuals diagnosed with paraphilic disorders.