It Is the Authors' View That Masturbation

question 73

Multiple Choice

It is the authors' view that masturbation:

• A) should be practiced regularly by adults to increase sexual awareness and expression.
• B) is healthy for adults but should be discouraged in children.
• C) can detract from healthy adult sexual expression.
• D) is an option for sexual expression.

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Definitions:

Higher-Level Thinking

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Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells, functioning through electrical and chemical signals.

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