With respect to sexual arousal in nonhuman animals, research supports all of the following EXCEPT that
a. ritualized display patterns may be a necessary condition for sexual responses.
b. the presence of a novel female often renews the interest of sexually-satiated males.
c. the presence of pheromones signals that females are not receptive to sexual advances.
d. touch and taste can serve as external stimulants for sexual arousal.
Answer: c. the presence of pheromones signals that females are not receptive to sexual advances.
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