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Hebaphilia may be considered a subcategory of pedophilia.

Hebaphilia and pedophilia differ significantly in psychological definitions. Hebaphilia refers to a sexual preference for early adolescents (ages 11-14) and is distinct from pedophilia, which is the attraction to prepubescent children. Hebaphilia is not categorized as a mental disorder in DSM-5.

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Hebaphilia is a subcategory of pedophilia.
Hebaphilia is distinct from pedophilia, where the former involves attraction to early adolescents, not prepubescent children. It is not recognized as a mental disorder on its own.

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