Many states have a category of mentally disordered sex offenders, which assigns moral responsibility to the offender. This category, which is related to the insanity defense, is based on the premise that:

A) most sex offenders suffer from schizophrenia.
B) sexual offenses, such as pedophilia, reflect an underlying mental disorder.
C) sex offenders should receive treatment rather than punishment, because their crimes are so offensive to society.
D) sexual offenses are difficult to prove, and requiring a guilty verdict would allow too many offenders to avoid punishment.

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Cherish Rayne Hathcoat · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The category of mentally disordered sex offenders is based on the understanding that certain sexual offenses, like pedophilia, are indicative of an underlying mental disorder. This premise allows for the treatment and management of the offender in a way that addresses the root cause of their behavior.

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