Asked by Ridlica Tataille on May 12, 2024

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Recurrent sexually arousing fantasies and behaviors involving nonhuman objects is an indication of a(n)

A) refractory period.
B) sexual dysfunction.
C) erectile disorder.
D) paraphilia.

Paraphilia

Unusual or atypical sexual interests, where sexual arousal is obtained from objects, situations, or individuals that are not part of normative stimulation.

Sexually Arousing Fantasies

Imaginative thoughts or scenarios that elicit sexual desire and arousal.

  • Identify and characterize the various categories of paraphilias.
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Scarlette GarfiasMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Recurrent sexually arousing fantasies and behaviors involving nonhuman objects are a hallmark symptom of paraphilias. A paraphilia is a sexual disorder characterized by intense and persistent sexual arousal to atypical or nonhuman stimuli, which can cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. Other examples of paraphilias include exhibitionism, voyeurism, fetishism, and pedophilia.