Exam 2 Flashcards
Definition of sexual desire
motivational component of sexuality
Definition of sexual arousal
genital component of sexuality
what are the two types of sexual desire
1) spontaneous (internally driven)
2) responsive (external stimulus)
What are to two components of sexual arousal?
1) Physiological genital arousal
2) Pychological subjective component
what are the three basic processes of physiological genital arousal?
1) vasocongestion
2) myotonia
3) cardiopulmonary changes
when are sexual behaviors considered problematic?
based on how the person feels about the experiences
what is the most important part of the brain for male sexual functioning
the hypothalamus
what part of the brain is important for sexual fantasies?
Cerebral cortex
what neurotransmitter enhances sexual arousal /behavior
dopamine
what neurotransmitter reduces sexual arousal/orgasm
serotonin
which sense is most dominant in sexuality? Which is second?
1) touch
2) visual
what is the name of sexual noises?
copulatory vocalizations
what can hearing loss in men cause?
erectile dysfunction
what are the four phases of the masters and johnson sexual response cycle?
1) excitement
2) plateau
3) orgasm
4) resolution
can men have a physiological experience without feeling aroused?
YES
when does a man get an erection?
3-8 seconds after stimulation
describe male plateau phase
high excitement maintained
what makes precum?
Cowper’s Glands
What are the 2 phases of ejaculation?
1) emission: sperm and fluids forced into duct
2) explusion (ejaculation): contractions of urethra
do women feel arousal or desire first?
women feel arousal before desire
can women lubricate without being aware or psychologically ready?
YES
What are common physiological events in women during plateau?
- swelling of outer vagina
- clitoris pulls back under hood
which tissues in women contract during orgasm?
1) uterus
2) outer vagina
3) anal sphincter muscles
what percent of sexually exprienced women report never having an orgasm?
5-10%
what is the most common sexual develpment disease
AIS
What is the conclusion drawn for the David Reimer story?
nature sets a predisposition for gender identity. Cannot make gender assumptions based on external genitalia
when is gener identity usually formed?
around 2 or 3
what is required for a gender dysphoria diagnosis?
significant distress or impairment
is male to female or female to male trans more common?
male to female is twice as common
what is the social learning theory?
children are rewarded for enacting gender stereotypical roles
when do children begin to recognize social gender role differences?
14 months
when do children begin to organize their world according to gender?
18-24 months
when do kids know stereotypes?
age 4
what percent of trans community will attempt suicide?
40%
what are the 3 types of attraction?
1) emotional attraction
2) romantic attraction
3) sexual attraction
when did national same sex marriage become legal?
2015
when was national occupational protection passed for gay people?
2020
