The Fourth and the Final Step in the Cycle of Sexual

question 6

Multiple Choice

The fourth and the final step in the cycle of sexual addiction described by Carnes is

• A)despair.
• B)preoccupation.
• C)compulsive sexual behavior.
• D)rituals.

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