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ch.3-7 Flashcards

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sexual revolution

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1960’s. introduction of birth control, openness about sexuality, and free love movement

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Human Sexuality Response

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Masters and Johnson’s first book

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3
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EPOR model

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excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution

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vasocongeston

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blood causing body parts to expand and enlarge

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tenting

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widening of the inner 2 thirds of the vagina during sexual arousal

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emission

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buildup of sperm and semen in the urethral bulb prior to being expelled through the urethra

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ejaculatory inevitability

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sensation produced during the emission phase of ejaculation that expulsion of semen is imminent, reflexive, and cannot be stopped. Point of No return

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expulsion

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contraction of pelvic muscles that force semen through the urethra and out of the body through the penis

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Skene’s glands

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pair of glands on either side of the urethra that in some women may produce fluid during orgasm

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10
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Kaplan’s 3 stage model

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desire, excitement, orgasm

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hypoactive sexual desire

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persitently low level of desire for sexual activity

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erotic stimulus pathway theory

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seduction, sensations, surrender, reflection

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new view of women’s sexual problems

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model of female sexual response incorporating a larger variety of factor than previous models, including physical, cognitive, social, and relationship issues

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field of eligibles

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those who meet your criteria as a potential romantic partner

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matching hypothesis

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people tend to seek romantic and sexual partners who possess a level of physical attractiveness similar to their own

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proximity effect

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the closer you are to another person in distance the greater the probability that you will grow to like/ love the person

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17
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more exposure effect

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humans appear to have a natural and unconscious tendency to grow fonder of a “novel stimulus” the more often they are exposed to it

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18
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reciprocity of attraction

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someone you like likes you back with the same degree of intensity

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triangular theory of love

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Sternberg’s theory that 3 fundamental components of love (intimacy, passion, and commitment) in various combinations define the qualities of a relationship

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intimacy only

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liking

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passion only

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infatuation.

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commitment only

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empty love

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intimacy and passion

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romantic love

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passion and commitment

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fatuous love

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commitment and intimacy

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companionate love

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intimacy and passion and commitment

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consummate love

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styles of love

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people follow individual psychological motifs or styles in relating to a love order

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eros love

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erotic

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ludus

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game playing. excitement of forming a relationship more than the relationship itself

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storge love

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caring and friendship

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mania

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possessive, dependent, and often controlling

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pragma love

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partners are selected in a businesslike way on the basis of rational practical criteria

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agape love

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selfless love

34
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validating communication

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resolved through calm discussion and compromise

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volatile communication

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explosive, fight often

36
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conflict avoiding communication

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avoid conflict

37
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contempt

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disrespect, disgust, or hate expressed when the positive feelings partners once had for each other are gone

38
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stonewalling

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relying on a passive form of power and aggression by being unresponsive

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laparoscopy

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surgical procedure in which a tube with a tiny camera and light is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen

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erotophobia

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attitude toward sexuality in which individuals are uncomfortable with sexual topics

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erotophilia

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attitude toward sexuality in which individuals are comfortable with sexuality

42
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cunnilingus

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oral sex performed on a female

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fellatio

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oral sex performed on a male

44
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anilingus

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oral stimulation of the anus

45
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coitus

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sexual intercourse

46
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SSRIs

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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. drugs for depression that may cause sexual side effects

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sensate focus

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sex therapy technique that requires a couple to redirect emphasis away from intercourse and focus on their capacity for mutual sensuality

48
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directed masturbation

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sex therapy strategy in which the therapist advises the client on how to use masturbation activities to help overcome a sexual problem

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hypoactive sexual desire

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persistently low level or lack of sexual fantasies or desire for sexual activity

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cognitive behavioral therapy

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therapeutic approach designed to gradually eliminate specific thoughts and associated behaviors that may be contributing to sexual problems

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spectatoring

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mentally observing and judging oneself during sexual activities with a partner; may cause sexual problems

52
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nocturnal penile tumescence

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erection of the penis when the man is asleep

53
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female orgasmic disorder

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a sexual problem in which a women rarely/never reaches orgasm or it is delayed

54
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male orgasmic disorder

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a frequent/ recurring delay or inhibition of orgasm and ejaculation

55
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dyspareunia

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painful intercourse

56
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vaginismus

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pain in a woman prior to intercourse due to spasms and contractions of the pelvic muscles

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