Which of the Following BEST Explains Basson's Criticism of Kaplan's

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST explains Basson's criticism of Kaplan's model that lead her to develop the intimacy-based model of sexual response.

• A)In clinical experience,Basson observed that vasocongestion is the main cause of sexual desire.
• B)In clinical experience,Basson observed that sexual desire often does not spontaneously arise before sexual arousal and excitement.
• C)Empirical research demonstrated that sexual desire always arises before sexual arousal and excitement.
• D)Empirical research demonstrated that susceptibility to sexual disorders was entirely based on sexual script.

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