11.2- Sex

Question 1

libido

Answer 1

the motivation for sexual activity and pleasure

Question 2

intersexual selection

Answer 2

a situation in which members of one sex select a mating partner based on their desirable traits (girls wanting tall/ fit men)

Question 3

Alfred Kinsey

Answer 3

zoology professor: one of the first scientists to tackle the topic of human sexual behaviour

Question 4

reasons for sex

Answer 4

physical: “they turned me on”
attain a goal: “wanted to get a raise”
emotional response: “I was in love”
Insecurity: “felt obligated”

Question 5

sexual response cycle

Answer 5

describes the phases of physiological change during sexual activity, which compromises four primary stages:

1) excitement
2) Plateau
3) orgasm
4) resolution

Question 6

refractory period

Answer 6

a time period during which erection and orgasm are not physically possible

Question 7

oxytocin

Answer 7

a hormone related to feelings of trust and the desire to be close to someone- post orgasm in females (common) - last up to 5 mins both men + women

Question 8

sexual oreintation

Answer 8

the consistent preference for sexual relations with members of the opposite sex, same sex, or either sex