PSYC 330 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Female Sexual Arousal Disorder, Erectile Dysfunction, Sexual Dysfunction
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Lifelong v. situational sd: situational: certain situations cause an episode. Clusters pd: cluster a: odd or eccentric; paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal. Cluster b: dramatic, emotional, or erratic; antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic. Cluster c: anxious or fearful; avoidant, dependent, and obsessive compulsive. Orgasmic dx: female orgasmic disorder - a type of sexual dysfunction involving persistent difficulty achieving orgasm despite adequate stimulation. Male orgasmic disorder - persistent or recurrent delay in achieving orgasm or inability to achieve orgasm despite a normal level of sexual interest and arousal. Masters and johnson: pioneered by masters and johnson (1970), sex therapy uses cognitivebehavioral techniques in a brief therapy format to help individuals enhance their sexual competencies (sexual knowledge and skills) and relieve performance anxiety. Arousal dx: female sexual arousal disorder - a type of sexual dysfunction in women involving difficulty becoming sexually aroused or lack of sexual excitement or pleasure during sexual activity.
