Female sexual arousal disorder

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    John suffers from a paraphilic disorder identified as voyeuristic disorder, also known as a peeping tom, in which he obtains sexual pleasure and gratification from observing females undressing or people engaging in sexual acts. John hides himself from the individuals he observes remaining out of sight and this enhances his sexual gratification as is the case with those suffering from voyeuristic disorder (APA, 2013). John has a wife and is a graduate student, he and his wife live within…

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    offender laws in our country is a result of numerous influences, both recent and ancient, and at times, of seemingly contradictory sources, such as religious and nonreligious influences like social Darwinism. Juveniles commit a significant number of the sexual assaults…

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    A sexual arousal disorder involves a lack of response to sexual stimulation. Reasons include physical such as throbbing, swelling, tingling, or vaginal wetness. It is a reoccurring problem with desire, response, orgasms, or as before mentioned pain that puts a strain on your relationship with your partner. A Low sexual desire is the lack of interest the willingness to be sexual. Despite the prevalence this sexual dysfunction is often not addressed by healthcare providers and patients due their…

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    When people think of post-traumatic stress disorder most of the time one thinks of the soldiers coming home from war. That is not the only people who develop it. Children can develop it from many experiences. One of these experiences is being sexually abused. The after affects of survivors of childhood sexual abuse are problems that can affect the growing child long after the abuse stops. The affects can range from physical problems to emotional problems. Each survivor is affected differently it…

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    he can buy a drink to quench his thirst. Stuart is driven to find a place that has a drink so he can reduce his desire for a drink. This then helps Stuart go back to homeostasis since his physiological need was met. Arousal theory of motivation states that we must have our arousal level at a certain level and if those levels drop we seek to stimulate them so they elevate.…

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    Stress Disorder, PTSD, is a trauma and stress related disorder according to DSM-IV. Although pathogenesis is unknown; exposure of a traumatic or stressful event is a characteristic diagnostic criterion and can include, but are not limited to: military combat, sexual assault, natural disasters, manmade disasters, and automobile accidents. Individuals with PTSD exhibit more prominent clinical symptoms in addition to anxiety/fear indications. Individuals with increased risk include: Females,…

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    Pedophilia is a mental disorder in which an adult or older adolescent experiences sexual attraction toward prepubescent children. There is a fine line between a pedophile and a child molester. Pedophiles have intense and reoccurring sexual urges toward children and fantasies about them which causes distress. As for child molesters, they act upon the sexual urge towards kids. Pedophilia is also a psychosexual disorder. The fantasy or act of engaging in sexual activities with an adolescent is…

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    information about every one of them. Most of the clients who worked in the military or who fought in the military, suffered from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD). The professor in the abnormal psychology textbook, noted that the diagnostic criteria for PSTD requires that a person must have exposed to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violation. However, as I am listening to the clients I noticed repeated symptoms of PSTD. Following exposure to this event, a diagnosis of…

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    “Stop, I said stop, it hurts!” “I said stop but he kept going!” According to The Free Dictionary.com, rape is “The crime of using force or the threat of force to compel a person to submit to sexual intercourse.” Rape is not about sex, it is an act of power by the rapists and it is always wrong! Basically, rape is sex you do not give your consent to. The causes of rape are tremendous. Rape is worldwide and can happen to anyone at any age or gender. Rape is very harmful and dangerous.…

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    Sexuality- Research Paper Sexuality is a person?s sexual curiosity and desire for other people; their ability to have sexually stimulating occurrences and responses (Defining Sex, Gender, and Sexuality). In this paper, we will explore the different theories that have tried to explain the concept of sexuality. Those theories are the psychoanalytic theory, the learning theory, the social exchange theory, and the cognitive theory. Sexual dysfunctions will be talked about as well (Theorectical…

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