Why does most of what we know about sexual behavior come from studies of other species like rats?
A. Sexual behavior is not considered to be important to humans.
B. The hormonal control of sex is the same in rats and humans.
C. Researchers can alter the hormonal control of animals, which would be unethical in humans.
D. Only people with sexual dysfunctions are willing to participate in sexual research as participants.
Answer: C
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