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Ch9: Sexuality over the Lifespan Flashcards

1
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One of the primary predictors of teen pregnancy

A

Ineffective and/or inconsistent use of contraceptive

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Teen mothering risks

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Baby more likely to be underweight

Teen mothers likely to have lower SES

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3
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Have STIs been increasing or decreasing for canadian teens

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Increasing ;(

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4
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Sexuality in utero

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Male fetuses can get erections

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5
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Sexuality in infants

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Female infants can experience vaginal lubrication
Infants derive pleasure from sucking (fingers, nipples, toys)
Infants may rub their genitals on blankets and toys

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6
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Usual age of first masturbation

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2 or 3

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7
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Describe orphanage study from 1940s

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Infants in orphanages that received little physical contact had higher mortality rates, even with proper nutrition and care

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8
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Age that children start inquiring about physical differences between genders

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1-2

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9
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Interest in sex increases in preadolescents, contrary to Freud’s theory of the “latency phase”. At what age does sexual interest increase?

A

10

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10
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What percentage of US children have had intercourse before age 13?

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5.6%

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11
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Young girls face increasing sexualization, what symptoms have been found in young girls, and what age range?

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Depression, anxiety, shame

11-13

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12
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Puberty begins at age ____ for girls

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10-11

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13
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Puberty begins at age ___ for boys

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12-13

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14
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Most common reason for having sex by grade 9 & 11:

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Love for the other person

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15
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Most common reason for not having had sex by grade 9 & 11

(1 for boys, 1 for girls)

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Boys: not having had the opportunity
Girls: not being ready

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16
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What is inversely correlated with having a positive experience of first-time sex?

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Use of drugs & alcohol

17
Q

Risks of teen pregnancy

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Underweight babies

Can lead to mental and physical problems, or even death

18
Q

Downside of using technology in rltnps: what is facebook use correlated with?

A

More jealousy-related feelings and behaviours

19
Q

Eugenics movement was based on the work of this dude… & in which century?

A

Galton (Darwin’s cousin) 19th century

20
Q

Galton’s eugenics focused on

A

Promoting reproduction of desirable traits

21
Q

In the US the eugenics conversation was slightly different, focused on…

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Preventing reproduction of undesirable traits, popular in 20th century

22
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In the USA, Forced sterilization was imposed in what years

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1900s-1930s

23
Q

USA: how many states adopted sterilization laws?

A

32

24
Q

USA: how many people were effected by sterilization

A

60k

25
Q

In Canada was sterilization also practiced?

A

Yes, in BC & AB

26
Q

What ever happened to sterilization?

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It became less popular by the end of the 30’s, then was completely discredited after the fall of Nazi Germany

It was also opposed by religious institutions, which thankfully prevented the implementation of more laws.

Currently, it sort of lives on in genetic counselling and prenatal screening for congenital abnormalities.

27
Q

Age 25-29: between dating people, cohabiting people, and married people, who has the most sex?

A

Cohabiting!

28
Q

Average age of first marriage in 1972

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W 22.5

M 24.9

29
Q

things that correlate with marital satisfaction

A

Sexual satisfaction
Quality of friendship btwn spouses
Social exchange theory: perceived equity btwn costs and rewards

30
Q

____% of men report having extramarital sex

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22-25%

31
Q

____% of women report having extramarital sex

A

11-15%

32
Q

Factors that make an ind’l more likely to extramarital sex

A 
Male
Educated
Less religious
More sexual interests
Permissive sexual values
Opportunity
less marital satisfaction
33
Q

Has divorce been increasing in canada?

A

Stable for last 10-15 years

34
Q

Predictors of divorce:

A

Those who married young
Those who have divorced previously

Religion may have a protective effect on marriage

35
Q

Average age of divorce

A

M 45

W 42

36
Q

Most women are postmenopausal by age…

A

51

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