The repeated use of nonhuman objects, such as a shoe or a belt, as the preferred or exclusive method of achieving sexual excitement is known as ________.

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Fetishism is the repeated use of nonhuman objects, such as a shoe or a belt, as the preferred method of achieving sexual excitement. A is incorrect because sexual dysfunction refers to a difficulty in any part of the sexual response cycle. B is incorrect because voyeurism refers to the act of observing an unsuspecting person undressing or engaging in sexual activity. C is incorrect because pedophilia involves a sexual attraction to prepubescent children.

The Repeated Use of Nonhuman Objects, Such as a Shoe