Sex Addiction Question Title * 1. The DSM, the American Psychiatric Association's manual, does not include "sex addiction" in its comprehensive list of diagnosable disorders. True False OK Question Title * 2. The causes of hypersexual behavior are not well understood. It is important to note that sexual behavior is a normal, healthy part of life and many people enjoy being active with multiple sexual partners or seeking out many different kinds of sexual experiences. Hypersexuality becomes problematic when it causes significant distress to an individual, or puts them at risk of harming themselves or someone else. True False OK Question Title * 3. A person experiencing sex addiction would have these symptoms for 6 months or more An individual experiences recurrent and intense sexual fantasies, sexual urges, or sexual behaviors The time spent engaging in sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors consistently interferes with other important activities and obligations. Sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors occur in response to dysphoric mood states (anxiety, depression, boredom, irritability) or stressful life events. An individual engages in sexual behaviors while disregarding the potential for physical or emotional harm to self or others The frequency or intensity of sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors cause significant personal distress or impairment All of the above None of the above OK Question Title * 4. Thanks for listening! Please leave us a rating on itunes! Print the certificate and save for your file. 3 OK DONE