Gratification disorder
Gratification Disorder
Gratification disorder (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gratification disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Gratification disorder
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polski), also known as infantile masturbation or infantile autoeroticism, is a form of masturbation that is observed in infants and young children. The term was first coined in the medical literature in 1991.
Etymology
The term "gratification disorder" is derived from the Latin word "gratificari", which means "to please", and the Greek word "disorder", which means "disorder". The term is used to describe a condition where a child derives pleasure from self-stimulation.
Symptoms
Symptoms of gratification disorder can vary greatly from child to child. However, common symptoms include:
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of gratification disorder is typically made through observation of the child's behavior. There are no specific tests for this condition. However, it is important to rule out other potential causes of the child's behavior, such as seizure disorders or abuse.
Treatment
Treatment for gratification disorder typically involves behavioral therapy. This can include teaching the child appropriate ways to express their feelings and helping them to understand their behavior. In some cases, medication may be used to help manage symptoms.
Prognosis
With appropriate treatment, most children with gratification disorder are able to manage their symptoms and lead normal, healthy lives.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gratification disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Gratification disorder
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski