List four characteristics of the fixated child molester and four characteristics of the regressed ...

•   Fixated child molester
1.   Primary sexual orientation is toward children (i.e., little or no sexual contact with adults)
2.   Sexual interest in children begins in adolescence and is persistent
3.   Male children are primary targets
4.   No evidence of precipitating stress
5.   Offences are planned
6.   Emotionally immature, poor social skills, usually single
7.   Typically no history of substance abuse
8.   No distress or remorse over behaviour
•   Regressed child molester
1.   Primary sexual orientation toward adults
2.   Sexual interests begins in adulthood; episodic
3.   Female children are primary targets
4.   Precipitating stress and feelings of inadequacy
5.   Offences are impulsive
6.   Often married and experiencing marital problems
7.   Offences often related to alcohol use
8.   More likely to report remorse for behaviour