Historically, psychiatric terms have been abused by being applied to culturally disapproved behaviors that were not really disorders.Three of the following are not considered disorders today.Which of the following is still considered to be a recognized disorder?

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Sexual dysfunctions are still considered to be recognized disorders as they cause significant distress and impairment in sexual functioning. Childhood masturbation and homosexuality were historically regarded as psychiatric disorders but are no longer considered as such. Nymphomania is not a recognized disorder as it is a pejorative term used to describe a woman with an overly active sex drive.

Historically, Psychiatric Terms Have Been Abused by Being Applied to Culturally