What Is the Difference Between a Paraphilia and a Paraphilic

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a paraphilia and a paraphilic disorder?

• A) A paraphilic disorder involves unusual sexual behavior without problems, whereas a paraphilia is diagnosed when unusual sexual behavior results in problems.
• B) A paraphilia involves unusual sexual behavior without problems, whereas a paraphilic disorder is diagnosed when unusual sexual behavior results in problems.
• C) A paraphilia involves problems in normal sexual activity, whereas a paraphilic disorder is diagnosed when there are problems with unusual sexual behavior.
• D) There is no clinical difference between these two terms.

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