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Disregarding Science, Clinical Utility, and the DSM’s Definition of Mental Disorder: The Case of Exhibitionism, Voyeurism, and Frotteurism

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  1. Unfortunately, Francis fails to mention that none of his criticisms are about the Sexual Dysfunctions Subworkgroup’s proposals.

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Hinderliter, A.C. Disregarding Science, Clinical Utility, and the DSM’s Definition of Mental Disorder: The Case of Exhibitionism, Voyeurism, and Frotteurism. Arch Sex Behav 39, 1235–1237 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-010-9654-8

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