When Harold was a child, he used to hide out in his closet, sit on the floor amid shoes, and masturbate. He now associates shoes with sexual pleasure. Which of the following disorders is Harold most likely to develop in adulthood?
A) Voyeuristic disorder
B) Pedophilic disorder
C) Sexual masochism disorder
D) Fetishistic disorder

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According to the DSM-5, Fetishistic Disorder involves the sexual arousal from either the use of nonliving objects or a highly specific focus on non-genital body parts. In Harold's case, he associates shoes with sexual pleasure, indicating a focus on a nonliving object, making him most likely to develop Fetishistic Disorder in adulthood.

When Harold Was a Child, He Used to Hide Out