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@Brianna17

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Several criteria are used to determine whether a sexual behavior is a paraphilia. One criterion requires that the behavior be recurrent. In fact, the person may not be able to stop the undesirable behavior. This is the _____ component of paraphilias.
 
  a. depressive
  b. compulsive
  c. sexual arousal
  d. judgment by society

Question 2

Your instructor asks you to answer the following question in class. Is sexual addiction a paraphilia?
 
  a. Yes, because the behavior is seen as being abnormal or deviant by society.
  b. Yes, because the person engages in compulsive and recurrent behaviors.
  c. Yes, because the person is seeking sexual gratification.
  d. No, because it does not meet the criteria for paraphilia.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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