What Is Most Often a Distinguishing Characteristic Between Paraphiliacs and Nonparaphiliacs

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is most often a distinguishing characteristic between paraphiliacs and nonparaphiliacs?

• A) Age
• B) Socio‐economic Status
• C) Gender
• D) Sexual orientation

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Definitions:

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often occurring as a symptom of psychiatric disorders.

Avoidance

A coping mechanism involving steering clear of stressful or anxiety-inducing situations or stimuli.

Fear

An emotion that occurs in response to a real or perceived current threat.

Apprehension

A feeling of anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.