Chapter 6 - The Sexual Self

Question 0

Androgynous

Answer 0

An androgynous personality is a personality in which there are both masculine and feminine attributes.

Question 1

Gender Stereotypes

Answer 1

Gender stereotypes are the cultural expectations concerning behaviors that are appropriate for each sex.

Question 2

Sexual Scripts

Answer 2

Sexual scripts are learned expectations derived from cultural roles and gender stereotypes that guide behavior in sexual situations.

Question 3

Self-Stimulation

Answer 3

Self-stimulation refers to self-stimulation of the genitals, more commonly referred to as masturbation.

Question 4

Vasocongestion

Answer 4

Vasocongestion is an accumulation of blood in the vessels serving the erogenous zones.

Question 5

Myotonia

Answer 5

Myotonia is an increase in muscular tension that occurs during sexual excitement.

Question 6

Sexual Orientation

Answer 6

Sexual orientation is the attraction individuals feel for members of the same or other sex.

Question 7

Heterosexual

Answer 7

Heterosexuality refers to sexual attraction towards individuals of the other sex.

Question 8

Homosexual

Answer 8

Homosexuality refers to sexual attraction toward individuals of the same sex.

Question 9

Bisexual

Answer 9

Bisexuality refers to sexual attraction towards individuals of both sexes.

Question 10

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)

Answer 10

A sexually transmitted disease is an infection that is spread through sexual contact.

Question 11

Discharge Diseases

Answer 11

Discharge diseases are sexually transmitted diseases transmitted through genital secretions - for example, semen and vaginal fluids.

Question 12

Genital Ulcer Diseases

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

HIV

Answer 13

HIV refers to the human immunodeficiency virus. It is a virus attacking the immune system, leading to AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).

Question 14

AIDS

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

Chlamydia

Answer 15

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease, caused by a bacterium. It can affect the reproductive tract, possibly leading to pelvic inflammatory disease.

Question 16

Gonorrhea

Answer 16

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium.

Question 17

Genital Warts

Answer 17

Genital warts is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papilloma virus.

Question 18

Genital Herpes

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

Syphilis

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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.

Question 20

Pubic Lice

Answer 20

Pubic lice are pests that are usually transmitted sexually; they are sometimes called crabs.

Question 21

Comprehensive Sex Education Programs

Answer 21

Comprehensive sex education programs are sex education programs that teach abstinence as a preferred approach and educate students concerning effective methods of contraception.

Question 22

Service Learning Programs

Answer 22

Service learning programs are comprehensive education programs that include a community service component, requiring students to do volunteer work.

Question 23

Children’s Aid Society Carrera-Model Program

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

Abstinence-Only Programs

Answer 24

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.