Which of the following statements about transvestism is false?
A) People with transvestic disorder are considered to be paraphiliacs.
B) The vast majority of transvestites are heterosexual.
C) Many transvestites are or have been married.
D) Most transvestites seek sex-change surgeries.

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Most transvestites do not seek sex-change surgeries. Transvestism is the act of wearing clothing traditionally associated with the opposite sex for the purpose of sexual gratification or to alleviate gender dysphoria. Transvestic disorder is considered a paraphilic disorder, but not all individuals who engage in transvestism meet the diagnostic criteria for this disorder. The vast majority of transvestites are heterosexual and many are or have been married.

Which of the Following Statements About Transvestism Is False