Which of the following factors characterizes a pedophile but may or may not characterize a child molester?

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A pedophile is defined as someone who is primarily or exclusively attracted to children, regardless of whether they act on those feelings. A child molester, on the other hand, is someone who has sexually abused a child. While pedophiles are more likely to become child molesters, not all pedophiles act on their attraction. Therefore, the number of victims (B), the age of the victims (C), and the lack of other sexual outlets (D) may or may not characterize a child molester, but do not necessarily pertain to pedophilia itself.

Which of the Following Factors Characterizes a Pedophile but May