Development of Sexual Arousal Patterns

This course will provide students with an understanding of the History of Sexual Deviance, Sexual Dysfunctions, Deviance, Disorders, and the relevant DSM Diagnosis. Students will 1) Discuss in general terms the history of sexual deviance; 2) Differentiate normal and abnormal sexual behavior; 3) Discuss relevant sexual related disorders; 4) Describe the different processes of deviant arousal may occur; 5) Describe how biological, social, cultural, and psychological factors contribute to the development of paraphilias. 6) Recognize and discuss normal and deviant sexual fantasies; 7) Recognize sexual dysfunctions that may be of importance when treating sexual offenders