PSYC 300 - Paraphilic Disorders (Lecture)

These flashcards cover the key terms and concepts outlined in the lecture notes on paraphilic disorders and their classification in DSM-5.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, released in May 2013, which includes criteria for diagnosing paraphilic disorders.

Paraphilia

A condition characterized by abnormal sexual desires, typically involving extreme or dangerous activities.

Sexual Sadism Disorder

Recurrent and intense sexual arousal from the physical or psychological suffering of another person.

Frotteuristic Disorder

Sexually oriented touching of a nonconsenting person, often occurring in crowded public places.

Exhibitionistic Disorder

Intense desire to obtain sexual gratification by exposing one’s genitals to an unwilling stranger.

Voyeuristic Disorder

Sexually arousing fantasies or behaviors involving observing unsuspecting individuals who are unclothed or engaging in sexual activities.

Fetishistic Disorder

Reliance on an inanimate object for sexual arousal, where the attraction is often compulsive and sometimes necessary for arousal.

Transvestic Disorder

Recurrent and intense sexual arousal from cross-dressing, distinct from a desire to transition genders.

Pedophilia

Sexually arousing urges or behaviors involving sexual contact with a prepubescent child, leading to distress or interpersonal difficulty.

BDSM

Bondage, Discipline, Domination, Submission, Sadism, and Masochism; practices that, when safe and consensual, typically do not constitute a disorder.

Cognitive Distortions

Faulty beliefs that connect one's behaviors to sexual arousal, leading to harmful interpretations, such as believing that a child’s lack of resistance implies consent.

Biological Treatment

Medications used to manage paraphilic disorders, including hormonal agents to reduce androgens and SSRIs.

Comorbidity

The presence of two or more disorders or conditions in a person, common in those with paraphilic disorders.

Empathy Training

A therapeutic approach aimed at increasing the understanding of others' feelings and perspectives, important for treating certain paraphilic behaviors.