Hunter frequently enjoys having sadistic sexual fantasies while looking at hardcore pornographic magazines and videotapes. He has never actually engaged in sexually sadistic behaviour, however. Which of the following DSM-IV disorders would fit Hunter's case?

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Hunter frequently enjoys having sadistic sexual fantasies while looking at hardcore pornographic magazines and videotapes. He has never actually engaged in sexually sadistic behaviour, however. Which of the following DSM-IV disorders would fit Hunter's case?

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Hunter's case does not meet the criteria for any of the listed DSM-IV disorders because he has not acted on his sadistic fantasies. The DSM-IV requires actual engagement in the behaviors or significant distress/impairment for a diagnosis, which is not mentioned in the scenario.

Hunter Frequently Enjoys Having Sadistic Sexual Fantasies While Looking at Hardcore