11.2 Sex Flashcards
Libido
the motivation for sexual activity and pleasure
Intrasexual selection
a situation in which members of the same sex compete in order to win the opportunity to mate with members of the opposite sex
Intersexual selection
a situation in which members of one sex select a mating partner based on their desirable traits
Sexual response cycle
describes the phases of physiological change during sexual activity, which comprises four primary stages: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution
Refractory period
a time period during which erection and orgasm are not physically possible
Oxytocin
a hormone related to feelings of trust and the desire to be close to someone
Sexual orientation
the consistent preference for sexual relations with members of the opposite sex, same sex, or either sex
Testosterone
a hormone that is involved in the development of sex characteristics and the motivation for sexual behaviour
Sexually dimorphic
vary between sexes
Transgender
individuals who experience a mismatch between the gender they identity with and their biological sex
Gender roles
the accepted attitudes and behaviours of males and females in a given society
Sexual scripts
the set of rules and assumptions about the sexual behaviours of males or females
Sex guilt
negative emotional feelings for having violated culturally accepted standards of appropriate sexual behaviour
The incel movement
group of males who are involuntarily celibate who make hateful and derogatory statements about women
