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Define paraphilic disorder

Name: Problem 1, Chapter 11: Psychology in Action
Uploaded: 2021-06-19T00:57:29-08:00
Duration: 1 min 11 s
Channel: Emily Himsel
Description: Define paraphilic disorder

   Define paraphilic disorder

Psychology in Action

Karen Huffman,… 12th Edition

Chapter 11, Problem 1

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06/19/2021

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It is a condition involving sex where the sexual arousal and gratification depend on fantasizing about, and engaging in, sexual behavior that is atypical and extreme. Show more…

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Key Concepts

Paraphilia

This concept refers to atypical and intense sexual interests or behaviors that deviate from normative sexual practices. Paraphilias involve unusual targets or circumstances and are not inherently disordered if they do not cause harm or distress to the individual or others.

Clinical Significance

Paraphilic disorder is diagnosed when a paraphilia leads to significant personal distress, impairs functioning, or poses a risk of harm to oneself or others. The clinical criteria emphasize the presence of negative consequences rather than merely having atypical sexual interests.

Diagnostic Criteria

In the context of mental health, paraphilic disorders are defined based on specific diagnostic guidelines that focus on the pattern, duration, and impact of the atypical sexual interests. These criteria help clinicians distinguish between harmless paraphilic interests and those that constitute a disorder requiring intervention.

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