Ben is an exhibitionist who finds himself unable to concentrate on his work because he is constantly thinking about the sexual pleasure he derived from his previous outings and from fantasizing about future scenarios.Ben is at the _____ step of the four-step cycle of sexual addiction identified by Carnes.
A)despair
B)preoccupation
C)compulsive sexual behavior
D)rituals

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The four-step cycle of sexual addiction identified by Carnes includes preoccupation, ritualization, compulsive sexual behavior, and despair. Based on the given scenario, Ben is constantly thinking about sexual pleasure, which falls under the preoccupation step.

Ben Is an Exhibitionist Who Finds Himself Unable to Concentrate