final Flashcards
the tendency for repeated exposure to a stimulus to increase our preference for it
mere-repeated-exposure effect
the tendency to choose a partner who is similar to oneself
assortative mating
a set of genes that are used by the immune system to distinguish self from non-self infectious agents
major histocompatibility complex
3 types of pickup lines
cute-flippant, innocuous, and direct
5 types of intimacy
emotional, social, sexual, intellectual, recreational
tool used for assessing intimacy
personal assessment of intimacy in relationships (PAIR)
4 attachment styles
secure, preoccupied, fearful, dismissing
what is the duplex theory of love comprised of?
the triangular theory of love and the theory of love as a story
3 components of the triangular theory of love
passion, intimacy, commitment
romantic, erotic, passionate love
eros
love based on friendship and compatibility
storge
game-playing love that does not involve commitment
ludus
practical love that involves rational decision-making
pragma
dependent, possessive, obsessive love
mania
altruistic love based on giving rather than receiving
agape
according to the 2-factor theory of love, passionate love arises when what 2 conditions are met?
intense physiological arousal and situational cues
when physiological arousal stemming from one state is interpreted as stemming from another
misattribution of arousal
attraction to objects
objectum sexuality
the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse
criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling
what percent of communication is non-verbal?
60-65%
each partner responds to the other with increasingly negative comments or behaviours
negative reciprocity
one person puts pressure on the other and the other partner does not engage or is defensive
demand-withdraw
blind coders are used in what kind of coding system?
Coan and Gottman’s Specific Affect Coding System
the extent to which 2 independent observers get the same results when using the same coding system
interrater reliability
the tendency to modify one’s responses in order to appear in a favourable light
socially desirable responding
intentionally trying to respond in a way that makes you look good
impression management
unintentionally responding in a way that makes you look good because one perceives themselves as better than they are
self-deceptive enhancement
a person’s expectations about an upcoming event influence their behaviour and cause the event to go as they thought it would
behavioural confirmation
a person interprets an event in a way that is consistent with their expectations
perceptual confirmation
how is sex defined by the text?
any partnered or solo activity that is an expression of sexual arousal or desire and that results in feelings of arousal and desire
individuals who are virgins but dont want to be; attribute it to shyness, poor body image, lack of skills
reluctant virgins
consenting to sex but not really desiring it
sexual compliance
intrafemoral intercourse
penis rubs between partner’s legs
tribadism
woman rubs vulva against partner’s body
what does IEMSS stand for
Interpersonal Exchange Model of Sexual Satisfaction
theory that media influences our thoughts and behaviour by highlighting what we should pay attention to
agenda-setting theory
theory that media portrayals create a set of shared values and expectations about reality among consumers
cultivation theory
what does the social learning theory propose on the topic of sex in the media
individuals model characters seen in media, especially those who are rewarded
the internet is the triple A engine of
accessibility, affordability, and anonymity
in the DSM definition of a paraphilic disorder, criterion A specifies ?? while criterion B specifies ??
A: qualitative nature of disorder ie what the person is doing
B: negative consequences
how long must a paraphilic disorder must be present to be diagnosed?
6 months
4 disorders that fall under the umbrella of “courtship disorder?”
voyeuristic disorder, exhibitionistic disorder, telephone scatologia, and frotteuristic disorder
a group of paraphilic disorders that involve pain and suffering
algolagnic disorders
toucherism
fantasizing about or actually touching a non-consenting person
an organization that promotes pedophilia
North American Man-Boy Love Association
A german project to provide counselling to individuals with pedophilic interests
Prevention Project Dunkelfeld
autogynephilia
male’s paraphilic tendency to be aroused by the thought of himself as a woman
diagnosis of a man who is aroused by the female garments he is wearing
transvestic disorder with fetishism
spontaneous, persistent, uncontrollable genital arousal
persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD)
a persistent, often painful erection
priapism
freud thought children could be aroused by anything, and that they were ?
polymorphous perverse
3 risk factors for pedophilia
sexual deviance, antisocial traits, and intimacy deficits
thoughts/statements used to excuse, rationalize, justify, minimize inappropriate behaviour
cognitive distortions
intentionally faking or exaggerating symptoms for personal gain
malingering
measurement, development, or administration of psychological tests
psychometrics
diabetes can lead to peripheral neuropathy, which is
damage to nerves outside brain and spinal cord
originating from medical, pharmacological, or surgical treatment
iatrogenic
how do PDE-5 inhibitors work?
they dilate the arteries of the penis to keep blood flowing
watching one’s own sexual performance
spectatoring
sex therapy exercises that involve touch
sensate focus exercises
the third phase of master’s and johnson’s sensate focus exercises
non-demand genital pleasuring
a 2 phase stress response pattern that typically follows a sexual assault
rape trauma syndrome
three main routes to sexual offending as described by Lumiere et al
young male syndrome, competitive disadvantage, and psychopathy
a theory suggesting that victims are in part responsible for their assaults
victim precipitation theory
a court order requiring a person to keep a certain distance from another person or location
peace bond
a family court order that forbids a spouse, partner, or other family member from harassing the victim
restraining order
a civil court order (in some provinces) that provides various emergency and long-term orders to protect victims of family violence
protection order
5 major theoretical views of sexual harassment:
socio-cultural, organizational, sex-role spillover, natural/biological/evolutionary, and 4-factor
