The pattern of sexual behavior characterized by sexual arousal to individuals,objects,or situations that departs from mainstream normative or typical behavior and may cause serious personal distress,impair daily functioning or harm to others is called _____.

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Paraphilia is the term used to describe patterns of sexual behavior that deviate from mainstream normative behavior and may cause distress, impairment, or harm. The other options do not fully capture the complexity of paraphilias. Sexual fetishism refers specifically to a sexual attraction to objects, while hypersexuality and sexual compulsivity are broader terms that do not necessarily involve deviant behavior. Mainstream sexuality is the normative form of sexual behavior in a given society or culture.

The Pattern of Sexual Behavior Characterized by Sexual Arousal to Individuals,objects,or