Which Theory Would Suggest That Paraphilias Are Thought to Result

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which theory would suggest that paraphilias are thought to result from castration anxiety and the Oedipus complex, explaining why they are more common in males than in females and, in this explanation, the fetish object is an unconscious replacement for the mother's missing penis and therefore reduces the male's castration anxiety evoked by the missing penis of his female partner?

• A) Psychoanalytic theory
• B) Behavioural theory
• C) Cognitive theory
• D) Sociobiological theory

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Definitions:

Eustress

Positive stress which is perceived as beneficial for the experiencer, often associated with improved performance or well-being.

Activating Event

An incident in the external environment or a thought that triggers a psychological response.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is a theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, including stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Resistance Stage

The second phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome, where the body mobilizes its defenses to adapt to stressors.