Match up the description in the left column to the specific type of child molester in the right column. Answers may be used more than once

A) Fixated child molester
B) Preferential molester
C) Situational molester
D) Regressed child molester

1) May abuse drugs or alcohol.
2) When adult relationships develop conflicts and become emotionally unfulfilling, sexual attraction to children emerges.
3) No specified psychological disorder.
4) Did not previously exhibit preferences for younger persons in their formative years.
5) Sexual desires that focus on children and has an identifiable psychological disorder.
6) Child becomes a substitute for an adult partner.
7) Primary sexual orientation is toward children.
8) Possibly temporary.
9) Sociosexual maturation develops as a result of unresolved conflicts in his or her development.
10) Usually knows the victims.


Answers: 1) C 2) D 3) C 4) D 5) B 6) D 7) A 8) D 9) A 10) A

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