A paraphilic disorder in which the individual is preoccupied with an object and depends on this object rather than sexual intimacy with a partner for achieving sexual gratification is known as _____ disorder.
A) pedophilic
B) fetishistic
C) sexual masochism
D) voyeuristic

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Fetishistic disorder involves a persistent and intense sexual arousal or sexual activity that involves the use of nonliving objects or non-genital body parts as a source for sexual stimulation. In this disorder, the individual is preoccupied with the object and depends on it for sexual gratification, rather than sexual intimacy with a partner. Pedophilic disorder involves a persistent sexual attraction to prepubescent children. Sexual masochism involves being humiliated, beaten, or otherwise made to suffer during sexual activity. Voyeuristic disorder involves observing an unsuspecting person who is naked, disrobing, or engaged in sexual activity.

A Paraphilic Disorder in Which the Individual Is Preoccupied with an Object