Sexual gratification obtained through in animate objects
First, I should recall the definitions. Paraphilias are atypical sexual interests. The key here is the involvement of inanimate objects. Let's think of the options. Frotteurism involves touching or rubbing against non-consenting individuals, which is a person, not inanimate. So maybe that's not right. Then, there's fetishism, which is about objects. Yes, fetishism is the correct term here. The person gets sexual gratification from non-living objects. So the correct answer should be fetishism. The options might be labeled A to D, but the user didn't list them. But the correct answer is likely B or C. Wait, the user's correct answer is listed as [Letter]. [Answer Text], so in the example, maybe the correct answer is B. Fetishism. Let me double-check.
Fetishism: sexual arousal from inanimate objects. Frotteurism: rubbing against non-consenting people. Voyeurism: watching others. Exhibitionism: exposing oneself. So the correct answer is fetishism. The user's correct answer is probably B. So the explanation should focus on that. The wrong options are frotteurism, voyeurism, exhibitionism. Each of these involves people, not objects. The clinical pearl is that fetishism is classified under paraphilias and may require treatment if it causes distress or legal issues. Got it.
**Core Concept**
This question tests knowledge of paraphilias, specifically the classification of sexual disorders involving atypical sources of sexual arousal. *Fetishism* is a key term here, defined by the ICD-11 as persistent sexual arousal from non-consenting humans or inanimate objects.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
The correct diagnosis is **Fetishism** (Option B), where sexual gratification is derived from inanimate objects (e.g., clothing, shoes) or specific non-genital body parts. This differs from other paraphilias by the exclusive focus on non-living entities. Neurobiologically, it may involve altered reward pathways in the brain, with conditioned responses to specific stimuli.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A: Frotteurism** involves sexual arousal from physical contact with non-consenting individuals, not objects.
**Option C: Voyeurism** requires observing unsuspecting others, not inanimate objects.
**Option D: Exhibitionism** involves exposing oneβs genitals to others, again involving human interaction.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
Remember the **F** in Fetishism stands for *Fetish*, which is a classic NEET PG/AIIMS trap. Differentiate it from Frotteurism (rubbing) by noting the *object vs. person* distinction. Fetishism may require treatment if it causes personal distress or legal issues (e.g., theft of objects).
**Correct Answer: B. Fetishism**