What are the typical characteristics of pedophiles, as reported in the literature?
a. Pedophiles are normally heterosexual males in their thirties and forties, with lower IQ scores and poorer self-esteem than normal.
b. Pedophiles are normally homosexual males in their thirties and forties, with lower IQ scores and poorer self-esteem than normal.
c. Pedophiles are normally heterosexual males in their thirties and forties, with higher IQ scores and higher self-esteem than normal.
d. Pedophiles are normally homosexual males in their thirties and forties, with higher IQ scores and higher self-esteem than normal.
ANS: A
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What will be an ideal response?