What Is the Order of Masters and Johnson's Four Stages

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the order of Masters and Johnson's four stages of sexual arousal?

• A) plateau, excitement, climax, resolution
• B) excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution
• C) plateau, climax, resolution, excitement
• D) resolution, excitement, orgasm, plateau

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