Which of these people would likely be diagnosed with a paraphiliac disorder?
A) Randi, age 25, female, who has had fantasies about being forced to have sex with various people since she was 17
B) Jake, age 29, male, who has engaged in sexual encounters with partners who enjoy being whipped, spanked, and tied up since becoming sexually active 3 years ago
C) Ahmad, age 32, male, who is sexually aroused by watching women undress in dressing rooms. He has been doing this for a year and recently installed video recording devices in the dressing rooms at a local store.
D) All of these are correct

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Ahmed's behavior falls under the category of voyeurism, which is a type of paraphilic disorder. The behavior is causing distress to others and is therefore problematic. Randi's fantasies may be concerning, but they do not fall under the criteria for a paraphilic disorder. Similarly, Jake's sexual preferences do not necessarily constitute a paraphilic disorder as long as they are consensual and not causing harm to anyone involved.

Which of These People Would Likely Be Diagnosed with a Paraphiliac