Which of the following alternatives best expresses the relationship among the term paraphilia, pedophilic disorder, and fetishistic disorder?
a) Pedophilic disorder and fetishistic disorder are specific types of paraphilia.
b) Pedophilic disorder and paraphilia are specific types of fetishistic disorder.
c) Pedophilic disorder, paraphilia, and fetishistic disorder are only loosely related.
d) Pedophilic disorder, paraphilia, and fetishistic disorder are interchangeable terms.
ANS: A, Paraphilia is a broad category of sexual disorders that includes both pedophilic disorder and fetishistic disorder.
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