Question

Matt is a 22-year-old man who is mainly sexually attracted to people of his own age group. However, he is sometimes attracted to children as well, although he has never sexually abused a child. One day, while under the influence of alcohol, Matt sexually assaults a young girl in a park. According to Groth, Matt is most likely a ________ offender.

A) Situational
B) Pedophilic
C) Sadistic
D) Opportunistic

Answer 1

According to Groth, Matt would most likely be classified as a Situational offender, as his sexual assault occurred under certain conditions, specifically while being impaired by alcohol.

Step-by-step explanation:

Matt, the individual in the scenario, is most likely a Situational offender according to Groth. A Situational offender does not have a primary sexual interest in children but may commit sexual offenses under certain conditions, such as when under the influence of alcohol or other impairments to judgment.

This contrasts with a Pedophilic offender, who has a primary or exclusive sexual interest in prepubescent children, or a Sadistic offender, who derives pleasure specifically from inflicting pain or humiliation. An Opportunistic offender, on the other hand, commits sexual offenses as opportunities arise regardless of any specific preference.