Howard gains sexual gratification by rubbing against and fondling the body parts of nonconsenting adults. In the context of paraphilia, Howard is most likely engaging in _____.

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Frotteurism is a type of paraphilia in which an individual gains sexual pleasure by rubbing against or fondling the body parts of non-consenting adults in public places. This behavior is also known as "frotteurism" or "toucherism," and it often involves the individual targeting strangers in crowded areas such as buses, trains, or elevators. The other options (exhibitionism, voyeurism, and transvestism) do not fit the description of Howard's behaviors.

Howard Gains Sexual Gratification by Rubbing Against and Fondling the Body