PSYC 235 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Transvestic Fetishism, Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Sexual Sadism Disorder

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Statistical definition: an abnormal sexual behaviour is one that is rare. Psychological approach: arnold buss; 3 criteria of abnormality are: discomfort, inefficiency and bizarreness {bizarreness varies depending on culture} Medical approach: exemplified by the definitions included in the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (dsm-iv-tr); 8 specific paraphilias: fetishism, transvestic fetishism, sadism, masochism, voyeurism, froteurism, exhibitionism & pedophilia. Paraphilia: recurring, unconventional sexual behaviour that is obsessive and compulsive "clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational or other important areas of functioning" These definitions are used in determining who receives treatment. Peggy kleinplatz & charles moser: psychologist, argue that no agreed upon definition of healthy sexuality, argue that labelled as pathological due to sociopolitical and historical factors, negative assumptions not supported by research. Gwen jacobs: topless, guelph 1991, 1996: ontario court of appeal ruled women have a right to go topless as long as it is not for commercial gain or sexual purposes.

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