Ch 5 Human Sexuality Flashcards

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1
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human sexuality

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it is a complex combination of inborn biological characteristics and acquired behaviors

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biological sex

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biologically male or female

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3
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uncircumcised penis

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more likely to transfer STDs because of the extra skin

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4
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circumcised penis

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less likely to transfer STDs

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5
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sexual behavior

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includes reproductive activities, physical pleasure & emotional relationships

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gender

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state of being male or female

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gender identity

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sense

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gender role

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expression

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transsexual

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biological sex does not match their gender

ex.) I have a vagina but I feel like a man.

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Cross dressers

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somebody who simply like to dress like the opposite sex, but has nothing to do with sexual orientation

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gender role

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we develop as we grow up in the society that you are found in

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12
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androgyny

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a person that exhibits both male & female characteristics

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13
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Sexual orientation

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which sex are you sexually attracted too?!

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14
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homosexual

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males -> males

females -> females

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15
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bisexual

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males -> males & female

females-> female & male

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16
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heterosexual

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male ->female

female ->male

17
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Your position on the sexual orientation scale is not static…What components may influence if you move position?

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1 genetic
2 biological
3 psychological (girl raped)
4 social