Explain How Paraphilias Are Usually Viewed in Terms of More

question 105

Essay

Explain how paraphilias are usually viewed in terms of more than just deviant sexual behavior.

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Definitions:

Biological Perspective

A view in psychology that emphasizes the study of physiological bases of behavior in humans and animals.

Genetic Inheritance

The process by which physical and biological characteristics are transmitted from the parent (or parents) to the offspring through genes.

Biochemical Imbalances

Irregularities in the chemical substances in the body's biological systems, often implicated as causes or factors in mental illness.

Somatoform Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by a medical condition, substance use, or other mental disorder.