Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others

[amp_mcq option1=”Sadism” option2=”Malevolence” option3=”Bigotry” option4=”Masochism” correct=”option1″]

The correct answer is A. Sadism.

Sadism is a sexual or psychological disorder in which gratification is obtained from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others. It is a form of sadomasochism, which is a sexual practice involving the infliction of pain or humiliation.

Malevolence is a state of ill will or spite. It is a desire to harm or injure others.

Bigotry is intolerance or hatred of people who hold different opinions from oneself. It is a form of prejudice.

Masochism is a sexual or psychological disorder in which gratification is obtained from being subjected to pain, suffering, or humiliation. It is a form of sadomasochism.

Sadism is the only option that is specifically about deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others. The other options are more general terms that could describe a variety of behaviors.

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