According to the DSM-5, a criterion for the diagnosis of sexual sadism is
A) fantasies of being made to suffer physical or psychological harm by another.
B) sexual arousal by the infliction of physical or psychological harm on another.
C) permanent physical effects produced for purposes of sexual arousal.
D) obsessive and compelling sexual thoughts.

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A criterion for the diagnosis of sexual sadism is sexual arousal by the infliction of physical or psychological harm on another. This means that an individual with sexual sadism finds pleasure in causing harm to others for sexual gratification. It is important to note that this behavior is non-consensual and causes harm to the victim.

According to the DSM-5, a Criterion for the Diagnosis of Sexual