Which of the Following Is NOT True of Paraphilia

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of paraphilia?

• A) It is an out-of-the-ordinary sexual behavior.
• B) It involves the suffering or humiliation of oneself or another person.
• C) It requires compulsory psychiatric treatment.
• D) It involves the use of nonhuman objects.

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Definitions:

Mental Representations

Mental representations are cognitive constructs that enable individuals to process and store information about the world, including images, words, and concepts, facilitating thought and understanding.

Exposure Treatments

Psychological treatments that involve the systematic exposure of a patient to a feared object or context without any danger, in order to overcome their anxiety.

Specific Anxieties

Fears or phobias that are focused on particular situations, objects, or activities.

Transference

A phenomenon in psychotherapy where a client projects feelings and attitudes from a past relationship onto the therapist.