Arnold gets sexually aroused whenever he sees a woman trying on a pair of stockings. He buys pairs of stockings for various sexual activities. He even steals stockings from women when he is desperate. Which of the following disorders best describes Arnold's condition?

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Arnold's behavior and sexual arousal towards stockings indicate a fetishistic disorder, which involves the persistent and intense sexual arousal from non-living objects or particular body parts. This disorder is characterized by repetitive and compulsive behavior, such as buying or stealing stockings. This behavior causes significant distress and impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning.

Arnold Gets Sexually Aroused Whenever He Sees a Woman Trying