Asked by Cyndi Ramirez-Mendoza on Jul 17, 2024

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Which of the following statements about pedophilic disorder is false?

A) Almost all people with pedophilic disorder are males.
B) Pedophiles often use seduction and enticement to manipulate children.
C) Pedophilic disorder seems to be a lifelong condition and may fluctuate with age.
D) All pedophiles are sexually attracted to children only.

Pedophilic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterised by sexual attraction to prepubescent children by an adult or older adolescent.

Pedophiles

Individuals who have a primary or exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children.

Enticement

The act of attracting or tempting someone, often to do something they would not normally do.

  • Recognize and describe the range of paraphilic disorders and their markers as framed within the DSM-5.
  • Identify the misconceptions and true facts about sexual disorders and behaviors.
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Alize GuerreroJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Not all individuals with pedophilic disorder are exclusively attracted to children. Some may also have attraction to adults, although their primary attraction is towards children.