A DSM-5 Proposal Aims to Objectively Define Hypersexual Disorder (Or

question 75

Multiple Choice

A DSM-5 proposal aims to objectively define Hypersexual Disorder (or equivalent) by:

• A) capturing only the 3 to 6% of individuals with the highest rates of sexual activity
• B) capturing only on the 1% of individuals with the highest rates of sexual activity
• C) including only persons who engage in objective definitions of sexual behaviors - that can be verified by observers, and who engage in 3 of: spending excessive time planning or engaging in sex; engage in sex in highly unusual places; try unsuccessfully to control the sexual urges and behaviors; disregard the risk of harm to self and others
• D) including persons who display at least 4 of the following: spend excessive time planning and engaging in sex; use sex to cope with negative feelings or stressful life events; try unsuccessfully to control the urges and behaviors; and disregard the risk for harm to self and others
• E) including only individuals who meet diagnostic criteria for one additional sexual disorder as a result of their hypersexuality

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Definitions:

Parents

The guardians responsible for raising and nurturing a child, which can include biological, adoptive, step, or foster parents.

Homogenous

Characterized by similarity or uniformity in structure, composition, or nature.

Cultural Context

Refers to the environment and social factors that influence the values, practices, and behaviors of individuals and communities.

Environmental Context

The surrounding conditions, including physical, social, and cultural factors, that influence an individual's or community's behavior and development.