Chapter 6 - The Sexual Self Flashcards
Androgynous
An androgynous personality is a personality in which there are both masculine and feminine attributes.
Gender Stereotypes
Gender stereotypes are the cultural expectations concerning behaviors that are appropriate for each sex.
Sexual Scripts
Sexual scripts are learned expectations derived from cultural roles and gender stereotypes that guide behavior in sexual situations.
Self-Stimulation
Self-stimulation refers to self-stimulation of the genitals, more commonly referred to as masturbation.
Vasocongestion
Vasocongestion is an accumulation of blood in the vessels serving the erogenous zones.
Myotonia
Myotonia is an increase in muscular tension that occurs during sexual excitement.
Sexual Orientation
Sexual orientation is the attraction individuals feel for members of the same or other sex.
Heterosexual
Heterosexuality refers to sexual attraction towards individuals of the other sex.
Homosexual
Homosexuality refers to sexual attraction toward individuals of the same sex.
Bisexual
Bisexuality refers to sexual attraction towards individuals of both sexes.
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
A sexually transmitted disease is an infection that is spread through sexual contact.
Discharge Diseases
Discharge diseases are sexually transmitted diseases transmitted through genital secretions - for example, semen and vaginal fluids.
Genital Ulcer Diseases
Genital ulcer diseases are STDs transmitted through contact with sores or ulcers on the skin, or even patches of skin that appear normal but are infected.
HIV
HIV refers to the human immunodeficiency virus. It is a virus attacking the immune system, leading to AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).
AIDS
AIDS refers to the acquired immune deficiency syndrome. It is a sexually transmitted disease resulting from a virus that attacks the immune system; it can also be transmitted through contaminated blood transfusions or from an infected pregnant woman to her fetus.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease, caused by a bacterium. It can affect the reproductive tract, possibly leading to pelvic inflammatory disease.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium.
Genital Warts
Genital warts is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papilloma virus.
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease characterized by recurring outbreaks of itching or burning blisters; it is caused by a virus that remains dormant in the body.
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium. It can also be transmitted through blood transfusions or from a pregnant woman to her fetus; it progresses over several stages.
Pubic Lice
Pubic lice are pests that are usually transmitted sexually; they are sometimes called crabs.
Comprehensive Sex Education Programs
Comprehensive sex education programs are sex education programs that teach abstinence as a preferred approach and educate students concerning effective methods of contraception.
Service Learning Programs
Service learning programs are comprehensive education programs that include a community service component, requiring students to do volunteer work.
Children’s Aid Society Carrera-Model Program
CAS-Carrera is an after-school program that provides sex education as well as help with schoolwork, finding part-time jobs, and getting into college.
Abstinence-Only Programs
Abstinence only programs are sex education programs that teach that abstinence is the only way to avoid pregnancy and the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
