The Observation in One Study That 18

question 1

Multiple Choice

The observation in one study that 18.5% of paraphiliacs have first-degree relatives who are also paraphiliacs suggests that the condition may be

• A) habitual.
• B) common.
• C) due to obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• D) partially heritable.
• E) learned.

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

Perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli that have qualities of real perception.

Stimuli

External factors or events that provoke a response from the sensory system or an organism.

Perceives

The process by which an individual becomes aware of or interprets sensory information.

Mood Disorders

A category of mental disorders involving persistent disturbances or fluctuations in mood that cause significant impairment in daily functioning.