PSY 3171 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Sexual Dysfunction, Delayed Ejaculation, Libido
24 Jan 2020
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Chapter 13: krafft-ebing published the first strictly medical textbook on sexual aberrations called psychopathia. Sexualis: satisfaction with present functioning is an important criterion reflected in dsm- Canadians are more permissive than americans: masters and johnson were the first investigators to study and document the physiological stages that take place in human sexual response. They noted the changes that occur in the body during sexual arousal, orgasm and the return to the unaroused state. Sexual response cycle- excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution: helen kaplan"s model of sexual stages consisted of desire, excitement and orgasm. The desire component was added to incorporate the psychological role in sexual response. Symptoms must be distressing and present for a minimum of 6 months: female sexual interest/arousal disorder; woman"s sexual interest or arousal is significantly reduced. Causes can range between smoking, heart disease and age. Can lead to embarrassment, depression and even suicidal inclinations. Symptoms must be distressing and present for a minimum of 6 months.
