Human sexual arousal: A modern behavioral approach.
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Sexual Arousal and Response
■ One Advantage of Being Homo sapiens Unlike other mammals, human females are continuously responsive to and available for sexual activity, independent of ovulation. ■ Biological Foundations for Sexual Arousal and Response The brain and central nervous system, including the five senses, play roles of varying importance in human sexual arousal and response. ■ The Sexual Response Cycle There are ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Behavior Analyst Today
سال: 2002
ISSN: 1539-4352
DOI: 10.1037/h0099973