Asked by Mikayla Pearson on Jun 08, 2024

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Mr.York is a middle-aged adult who is distressed by his frequent sexually arousing fantasies involving sexual interactions with girls who have not yet entered puberty.His difficulty best illustrates

A) pedophilia.
B) a refractory period.
C) a sexual dysfunction.
D) the older-brother effect.

Pedophilia

A psychiatric disorder characterized by an adult's sexual attraction to prepubescent children.

Sexually Arousing Fantasies

Imaginative thoughts or daydreams stirred by sexual desire and pleasure, playing a key role in sexual arousal and desire.

Not Yet Entered Puberty

Not yet entered puberty describes individuals, typically preadolescents, who have not started the physical and hormonal changes associated with puberty.

  • Become familiar with sexual dysfunctions and their psychological and physiological implications.
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Jones NyanorJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Mr. York's distressing fantasies involving sexual interactions with prepubescent girls are indicative of pedophilia, a psychiatric disorder characterized by persistent sexual attraction to prepubescent children.