Which type of child molester tends to choose children as sexual objects because they are less demanding and easier to dominate?

• A. Morally indiscriminate child molester
• B. Naive or inadequate child molester
• C. Fixated child molester
• D. Regressed child molester

Answer: (C)

When people classify child molesters, one key distinction is between those who have a persistent, age-bound sexual interest in children and those whose offenses come from other factors. A fixated child molester is driven by a long-standing attraction to children and tends to view children as the primary sexual objects. Because their goal is sexual gratification with children, they often select victims who are easier to control and dominate—children who are less demanding, less able to resist, and more susceptible to manipulation. This preference for easier domination fits the description of choosing children for sexual objects due to their reduced resistance and controllability.

Other types describe different motivations. A regressed offender typically has adult sexual interests and offenses against children arise from situational factors or opportunity, not a primary preference for children. A naive or inadequate offender is driven by social or interpersonal deficits, not a specific inclination toward children as easier targets. A morally indiscriminate offender may abuse both adults and children based on opportunity or other factors rather than a focused desire to dominate children.