Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Transvestic Fetishism, Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Peggy J. Kleinplatz

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: William Fisher

Document Summary

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} "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. 72% of canadians think it should illegal for women to go topless on city streets, 48% think should be illegal to go topless on a public beach; does not necessarily mean think it is abnormal, just think that they should not be topless.