frotteurism

n. in DSM–IV–TR, a paraphilia in which an individual deliberately and persistently seeks sexual excitement by rubbing against other people. This may occur as apparently accidental contact in crowded public settings, such as elevators or lines. The person displaying this type of behavior is called a frotteur or a rubber. It is identified as frotteuristic disorder in DSM–5. Also called frottage.

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December 21st 2024

serial recall

recalling items in the order in which they were presented. For instance, to remember a telephone number, the digits must be correctly sequenced. See also serial memory.