Adam Park, Social Science Teacher at Senioritis.io

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Sociology

Understanding the DSM-5: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosing Mental Disorders

American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5): • “any intense and persistent sexual interest other than sexual interest in genital stimulation...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Sociology

Understanding the Difference Between Paraphilias and Paraphilic Disorders: A Comprehensive Overview

Distinguishes between paraphilias and paraphilic disorders— which are considered harmful sexual behaviors. To be considered a disorder, it must be recurrent—that is, occurring over a period of...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Sociology

Understanding Paraphilic Sexual Interests: Types, Impacts, and Seeking Support

Paraphilic sexual interest: a particular impulse without distress, impairment, or history of acting on the urge. Paraphilic sexual interest refers to a type of sexual interest or...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Sociology

Understanding Paraphilia: Intense Sexual Arousal Towards Inappropriate Behaviors and Objects

For people with a paraphilia, the paraphilic behavior is the predominant sexual behavior. the object of their sexual desire and is often required for sexual gratification. Paraphilia...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Understanding the Central Nervous System: Functions, Structure, and Disorders

Central Nervous System The part of the nervous system which in vertebrates consists of the brain and spinal cord, to which sensory impulses are transmitted and from...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Understanding Neurons: The Building Blocks of the Nervous System

Neuron A nerve cell; the fundamental unit of the nervous system. A neuron, also known as a nerve cell, is a specialized cell that is responsible for...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Understanding the Crucial Role of the Cerebellum in Motor Coordination and Beyond

Cerebellum The integrating center for memory, learning, emotions, and other highly complex function of the central nervous system composed of right and left hemispheres. The cerebellum is...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Understanding the Importance and Functions of the Brainstem in Human Body

Brain Stem The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum. The brainstem is a region of the brain that connects the...