Why Do People with Paraphilias Have Low Motivation for Treatment

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Essay

Why do people with paraphilias have low motivation for treatment and what can be done to counter that?

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Definitions:

Social Discounting Bias

The tendency to devalue benefits or resources when they are to be shared with an increasing number of others.

Hostile Attribution Bias

The inclination to perceive the actions of others as being motivated by aggression, even if those actions are unclear or harmless.

Obstructionism

Deliberate interference or actions aimed at delaying or preventing progress or the accomplishment of an objective.

Social Withdrawal

The behavior of avoiding social interactions and activities, often resulting from anxiety, depression, or personal preference, leading to reduced social involvement.