Explain the goal of behavioral therapies for paraphilia. What ...

[Yolanda]

Explain the goal of behavioral therapies for paraphilia.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In O'Connor v. Donaldson the Supreme Court ruled that mental illness and a need for treatment
 
  A. were sufficient reasons for involuntary commitment.
  B. were insufficient reasons for involuntary commitment if a family member was willing to care for the person.
  C. were sufficient reasons for involuntary commitment if the person needing treatment was a minor, not an adult.
  D. were insufficient reasons for involuntary commitment if the person was not dangerous.

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Answer to Question 1

The most important goal is to change a person's behavior. Therapies to resolve earlier childhood trauma or experiences that maintain the paraphilic behavior are helpful. Other therapies include empathy training, relapse prevention therapies, group therapy, and aversion therapy. All of these are designed to change behavior.

Answer to Question 2

D