Abnormal Psychology

Instructor:
Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar

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Abnormal Psychology

Paraphilic Disorders

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 Paraphilic Disorders

Fetishistic Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria

A. Continued form Similar Criteria

From either the use of nonliving objects or a highly specific focus
on non-genital body part(s)
 Paraphilic Disorders

Fetishistic Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria

Specify:
• Body part(s)
• Nonliving object(s)
• Other
 Paraphilic Disorders

Transvestic Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria

A. Continued form Similar Criteria…

From cross­dressing

Specify if:
If sexually aroused by:
With Fetishism:
Fabrics, materials, or garments.
 Paraphilic Disorders

Transvestic Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria

Specify if:

If sexually aroused by:

With Autogynephilia:
• Thoughts or images of self as female
 Paraphilic Disorders

Common Diagnostic Criteria

Specify if:
In a Controlled Environment:
• Individuals living in institutional or other settings where
opportunities to engage in behavior are restricted.
 Paraphilic Disorders

Common Diagnostic Criteria

Specify if:
In Full Remission:
• The individual has not acted on the urges, and
• There has been no distress or impairment in important ar­eas of
functioning,
• For at least 5 years while in an uncontrolled environment.