Which of the following seems to fit the diagnostic criteria for pedophilia?
a. Ten-year-old Dave, who sexually molested his younger sister in their home
b. Twenty-year-old Barry, who had sexual intercourse repeatedly with a 16-year-old neighbor
c. Twenty-five-year-old Dan, who masturbates while he holds baby rattles and bottles
d. Alan, who has never molested any children but spends most of his day fantasizing about such contacts, which has made it impossible for him to date women his age
Answer: d.
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