J. Merrill

Study Guide #3 (Final Exam)

Psy 410

 

 

 

 

Sexual Disorders

criteria to determine if sexual behavior is abnormal

characteristics of paraphilias

causes and treatments for paraphilias

characteristics of fetishism, partialism, transvestic fetishism, autogynephilia, sexual masochism, sexual sadism, exhibitionism, frotteurism

pedophilia - characteristics, types of molesters, types of aggressors, theories and treatment, diagnosis

gender identity disorder - gender identity, assigned sex, diagnostic criteria, age of onset, behavior seen in boys/girls, theories as to causes, treatment

 

 

Substance Abuse

definition of substance, tolerance, withdrawal, potentiation, abstinence syndrome

characteristics of substance intoxication, substance abuse, substance dependency

stats on substance abuse use, effects of abuse

stats regarding alcohol use

immediate effects of alcohol

long term effects - Wernicke's disease, Korsakoff syndrome, liver damage, changes in metabolism of zinc and consequences

theories of dependence - heritability, biological markers, expectancy model, identifiers in childhood

treatment – medication, relapse prevention therapy, AA, % seeking treatment