Exam 3.3 Flashcards
What is the primary organ in the body for sexual functioning?
The brain
When does sexual development begin?
At contraception
When are sex organs formed?
During the 3rd month of pregnancy
What determines which sex organs are developed?
Amount of testosterone circulating
Is the corpus callosum thicker in men or women?
Men
When does gender identity form?
Before age 4
Who was John Money?
He believes nurture dictates gender identity
Why are bubble baths not recommended for young girls?
It can cause genital irritation
Why did Victorians wrap boys’ diapers tightly?
Because they feared the boys would grow up to be sexual deviants if they discovered pleasure too early
What is the average start-end ages of puberty for boys and girls in the United States?
Girls: 10-16
Boys: 12-30
What is the youngest age of pregnancy recorded?
5
Why are girls’ puberty timelines easier to measure?
Menstration
Why are women often shorter than men?
Estrogen stops growth of bones and muscle cells
- Women’s muscles can grow bigger, but new cells cannot be made
What are the 7 genders?
Agender, Genderfluid, Cisgender, Intersex, Gender Non-Conforming, Transgender
What are sexual desire, arousal, and interest disorders in men and women?
Women: Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder
Men: Hyposexual/Erectile Disorder
What are orgasmic disorders in women and men?
Women: Female Orgasmic Disorder
Men: Premature/Delayed Ejaculation
What are sexual pain disorders in women?
Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder
What is the success rate in sexual treatment?
80%
When does a paraphilia become considered a disorder?
When it causes harm
What states offer castration and medication to decrease sex drive to pedophiles?
California and Oregon
What are the 3 phases of human sexual response that dysfunction can occur during?
Desire phase, Arousal phase, and Orgasm
Which of the following is not a category of sexual dysfunction?
a) Sexual desire
b) Orgasmic
c) Sexual
d) All of the following are categories
D, All of the following are categories
True or False: In the DSM-5, female sexual interest/arousal disorder replaced 2 separate disorders in the DSM-IV TR
True
