Exam 4 Flashcards
gender
they way someone identifies; man, woman, nonbinary
sex
assigned at birth; male or female
precarious manhood
when a man’s masculinity is questioned or threatened they try to act more aggressive to prove their masculinity
transgender
one who identifies as a gender other than the sex they were assigned at birth
DSM-5 gender dysmorphia
diagnosis of symptoms of difficulty with gender, not agreeing with the sex they were assigned at birth
gender identity/expression
identifying or not identifying with a specific gender; expressing gender identity through dress, cosmetics, etc
gender stereotyping
assuming gender based on stereotypes / associating something with a specific gender
counting meditation
counting to help clear your mind
facts about sexual orientation
sexual orientation is what gender(s) you are attracted to
heterocentrism
ideology and assumption that all people are heterosexual
consent
getting an enthusiastic “yes” from your partner; “no” and “maybe” do not mean yes
sexual response cycle
• Four phases (men and women)–Appetitive –Arousal–Orgasm –Resolution (refractory period)
paraphilias
sexual urges or fantasies for objects; non-consenting persons; or pain & humiliation that interfere with the individual’s social functioning or endanger others
fetish
something that is necessary for sexual functioning
“normal” sexual behaviors
• Anything that involves real consent and non-harm vs. the difficult-to-ugly stuff•Anything in your head, on a screen, in pretend land, etc.: fantasy vs. reality • Anything that works in your life vs. what doesn’t • Anything that feels authentic to YOU
consciousness
-deliberately changing our state of consciousness is a universal human drive
substance use disorders
-dependence or abuse in the past year related to the use of alcohol or illicit drugs in the same period
21.5 million people
teens 5%
adults 26-60 7.1%
young adults 18-25 16.3%
drug classes
groups of drugs that share similar biological and psychoactive/experimental effects
- depressants
- stimulants
- hallucinogens
- marijuana
depressants
drugs that depress the activity of the CNS, often reducing pain and anxiety while impairing alertness, memory, judgment and physical coordination
-alcohol, opiates, RX sedatives, tranquilizers
alcohol
-affects motor skills, judgement, memory, increases aggressiveness, reduces self awareness
binge use = 5 or more drinks in one occassion
heavy use = 5 or more binges in one month
stimulants
drugs that excite CNS and ANS, causing alertness and physical agility but affect hormone, appetite, and sleep
-caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, meth, speed, ADHD meds
hallucinogens
drugs that distort perceptions and evoke sensory images in the absence of sensory input
marijuana
- 22 mil people admit to using in last month
- half state legalize medical use, 7 states allow recreational use
- interferes with REM
- low SUD risk
this girl can video
women of all shapes and sizes engaging in physical activity