Jeff has a pedophilic disorder.He tells his therapist that most of his "partners" (which his therapist calls victims) are actually quite interested in learning about sex, and that he is helping to teach them about their own sexuality.Jeff's ideas about how he is helping his victims are an example of which environmental risk factor for paraphilic disorders?

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Jeff's belief that he is helping his victims by teaching them about sexuality is a cognitive distortion, as it involves a twisted thinking pattern that justifies harmful behavior. This cognitive distortion is a risk factor for paraphilic disorders.

Jeff Has a Pedophilic Disorder