Sexual Disorders & Gender Dysphoria — Dysfunctions, Paraphilias, and Affirming Treatments Explained | Chapter 9 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology
Sexual Disorders & Gender Dysphoria — Dysfunctions, Paraphilias, and Affirming Treatments Explained | Chapter 9 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology Chapter 9 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology explores the complexities of human sexuality—covering sexual dysfunctions, paraphilic disorders, and gender dysphoria—with an emphasis on psychological, biological, and social influences. In this guide, you’ll discover key definitions, underlying causes, and evidence-based treatments to bolster your understanding and exam readiness. Watch the Chapter Summary Prefer to learn by listening? Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture and watch the full Chapter 9 summary below. Sexual Dysfunctions Sexual dysfunctions involve disturbances in sexual desire, arousal, or response. Major disorders include: Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder & Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder: Low or absent desire/arousal. Treatment: CBT, sensate focus therapy, and hormone assessment. Er...