What is one reason that it is almost impossible to determine how many people have paraphilias?
a. The DSM's definition of paraphilias is too narrow, thus limiting the pool of people who would potentially come forward and report their paraphilic behavior.
b. Most people with "noncoercive" paraphilias do not feel their behaviors are problematic and consequently do not seek help.
c. People with a paraphilia are also likely to be compulsive liars, thus making estimations from self-reports unreliable.
d. Most people with "coercive" paraphilias are proud of their actions and often boast about their sexual behaviors, thus leading to an overestimation of paraphilic behavior.
ANS: B
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