Psychology 2075 Study Guide - Indecent Exposure, Fetishism, Cognitive Distortion
17 Apr 2013
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Statistical definition an abnormal sexual behaviour is one that is rare or not practiced by many people: this definition doesn"t give enough insight into the idea. Sociological approach a sexual behaviour that violates the norms of society: recognizes the importance of the individual"s interaction with society. Psychological approach arnold buss (psychopathology) stated the three criteria of abnormality are discomfort, inefficiency and bizarreness: bizarreness can differ from culture to culture. Preoccupation person can"t think of anything else. Rituals certain acts have become a prelude to the addictive act. Compulsive sexual behaviour the sexual behaviour is enacted and the person feels they have no control. Despair rather than feeling good after, they fall into a feeling of hopelessness and despair. Characterized by sexual fantasies, urges or behaviours involving the use of nonliving objects to produce or enhance sexual arousal with or without a partner.
