Sexual arousal as a result of fantasizing about or engaging in sexual activity with children as the preferred or exclusive method of achieving sexual excitement is ________.

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The described behavior is commonly known as pedophilia, which is classified as a mental disorder by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) when it causes distress, impairment, or involves coercion or harm to others.

Sexual Arousal as a Result of Fantasizing About or Engaging