Pedophilic disorder is diagnosed when the person is at least __________ years old and at least ______ years older than the victim.

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According to the DSM-5, pedophilic disorder is diagnosed when a person has recurrent sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child (typically 13 years of age or younger) for a period of at least 6 months, and the individual is at least 16 years of age and at least 5 years older than the child or children involved. Therefore, the correct answer is D which specifies the age of at least 16 and at least 5 years older than the victim.

Pedophilic Disorder Is Diagnosed When the Person Is at Least