Question

Several criteria are used to determine whether a sexual behavior is a paraphilia. One criterion requires that the behavior be recurrent. In fact, the person may not be able to stop the undesirable behavior. This is the _____ component of paraphilias.

Answer 1

The answer is the compulsive component.

Step-by-step explanation:

Among other factors taken into account, paraphilias are characterised for being recurrent or uncontrollable. The term "compulsive" refers to a behaviour that cannot be refrained.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has described paraphilias as causes for "impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning", meaning they can overtake most of a person's time and energy.