Based upon what he has read,Jason believes that he has a paraphilia.For the last 6 months,he has been experiencing personal distress about his paraphilic behaviors.He wants to go to a psychologist to see if he has a paraphilic disorder.According to the DSM-5,what is one other criterion that could qualify Jason for a diagnosis of paraphilic disorder?

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According to the DSM-5, to be diagnosed with a paraphilic disorder, the sexual desires or behaviors must cause distress or impairment to the individual and involve harm or the risk of harm to others, or involve behaviors that infringe on the rights and preferences of others who are unable to give informed consent. Therefore, if Jason's paraphilic behaviors involve harm or non-consenting individuals, he would meet the criteria for a diagnosis of paraphilic disorder.

Based Upon What He Has Read,Jason Believes That He Has