Trying to Prevent the Development of Paraphilias May Be Next

question 78

True/False

Trying to prevent the development of paraphilias may be next to impossible at this point in our knowledge,so efforts should be concentrated solely on treatment.

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Definitions:

Predisposition

An inborn or acquired vulnerability for developing certain symptoms or disorders.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration, playing a significant role in the body's response to stress.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, especially fear, and storing emotional memories.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances released from neurons that transmit signals across a synapse to other neurons, muscle cells, or gland cells, playing a crucial role in the functioning of the nervous system.