Which of the Following Is True of People with Pedophilia

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of people with pedophilia?

• A) When they abuse a child, they usually do it only once before moving on to a new victim.
• B) They are usually either friends or relatives of the victims' families.
• C) The person with pedophilia never has children of their own.
• D) Many people with pedophilia are attracted to animals as well as to children.

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