PSY 3122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Anorgasmia, Sexual Dysfunction, Orgasm
15 Dec 2015
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A sexual disorder is a problem with sexual response that causes a person mental distress. There are 3 categories of disorders: sexual dysfunction. It is a problem that causes a person mental distress. The dsm lists the diagnostic categories of what is considered a disorder and is a point of reference for scientific researchers. Onset is after a period of adequate functioning (something triggered it) The dsm only recognized biological, psychological, or both combined, but not relational causes. Sexual disorders can also be recognized as generalized or situational. The problem is present only in certain situations. E. g. : ed only with his wife of 2 years and not with his mistress. E. g. : can only experience orgasm when alone. Disorder occurs across the board (i. e. : no matter the situation) A biological cause would be generalized: gender identity disorders. People who have distress in identifying with their biological sex and their gender.
