To Be Diagnosed with a Paraphilia, a Person

question 76

Multiple Choice

To be diagnosed with a paraphilia, a person

• A) must have acted on the sexual fantasies.
• B) must cause harm to another person.
• C) must have distress or impairment.
• D) may not have to have distress or impairment.

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Definitions:

Deep Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by slow brain waves, minimal bodily movement, and reduced response to external stimuli.

Brain Disorders

Conditions that impact the brain's structure and function, impairing mental processes and behaviors.

Sensory Receptors

Cells or structures specialized to detect changes in the environment and convey the information to the nervous system.

Ruffini End Organ

Receptor located deep in the dermis and responding to continuous touch or pressure. Named for Italian histologist Angelo Ruffini (1864–1929).