09-03-2015, 04:57 PM
(09-02-2015, 05:18 PM)bfine32 Wrote: It is currently not classified as a disorder simply because it does not hinder you in your daily functions;
It's train the trainer time. Now repeat that out loud ten times. Now go train your peers.
Quote:however, there are many that consider it a process that happens in the brain. So perhaps it should be called a mental abnormality;
Sexual attraction is a process that happens in the brain. By your logic, if homosexuality qualifies as a mental abnormality so would heterosexuality.
Quote:I'm pretty sure it was/is classified as deviant behavior and not too long ago deviant behaviors we considered to be mental disorders.
Deviant behavior is based upon societal norms. You believe it is deviant behavior based upon your religion (societal norm.) Based upon your norms you have mistakenly made the assumption it is a mental abnormality or disorder.
Quote:The behavior has not changed; only the classification.
Classifications change continuously based upon new information or a different understanding of current information.
