When pedophile offenders claim that poor impulse control, excessive use of alcohol and drugs, and an assortment of stressors in his life lead him to sexually molest children, he is using what theory of pedophilia?

a. Blockage theory
b. Sexual arousal theory
c. Disinhibition theory
d. Emotional congruence theory


Answer: Disinhibition theory

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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