Which of the following reasons would be LEAST likely to explain why people may engage in sadomasochistic behavior?
A) ?Masochistic behavior may provide a guilt-relieving mechanism for people who believe sex is sinful and immoral.
B) ?Sadistic behavior may temporarily alleviate feelings of insecurity.
C) ?Sadistic or masochistic behavior may heighten physiological arousal.
D) ?Sadomasochism may help individuals overcome sexual aversion.
Ans: D) ?Sadomasochism may help individuals overcome sexual aversion.
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