Objectives
This class is designed to teach students to:
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Describe changes in nomenclature and definitions from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5
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List and discuss DSM diagnoses for sexual dysfunctions.
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Categorize disorders according to sexual response cycle.
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Explain the differential diagnoses for sexual dysfunctions and how to distinguish them.
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Identify sex similarities and differences in sexual satisfaction.
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Explain how gender equality, age, marital status, and “quality of life” are related to sexual satisfaction.
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Compare and contrast the theoretical explanations for the possible causes of sexual dysfunctions and disorders.
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Define sex addiction from a conceptual perspective.
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Assess for sex addiction.
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Differentiate sex addiction from paraphilias.
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Prepare and implement a diagnostic interview.
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Utilize the Klein Orientation Grid.
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Utilize the Gomes Assessment Questionnaire.
