Which of the following is most characteristic of exhibitionists?

a. Exhibitionists lack consistent structure and discipline as children with parents being overly permissive.
b. Exhibitionists have a compulsive need to prove their "manhood" by frightening women.
c. Exhibitionists are usually unmarried males.
d. Exhibitionists are basically harmless and rarely go on to commit more serious sexual crimes.


ANSWER: b

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