Common Questions Regarding the Use of Phallometric Testing with Sexual Offenders

Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment - Tập 10 - Trang 227-237 - 1998
Martin L. Lalumière1, Grant T. Harris2
1Research Department, Penetanguishene Mental Health Centre. Forensic Division, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Toronto, Canada
2Research Department, Penetanguishene Mental Health Centre, USA

Tóm tắt

Research on phallometric assessment has accumulated in recent years. This research can inform and enhance the use of phallometric measures of sexual preferences among sexual offenders. In this short essay we suggest empirical answers to common clinical questions regarding the application of this technology.

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