HED 221 CH5-7 SG Flashcards
What condition(s) described by psychologist Carl Rogers characterize healthy relationships?
Genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard
At what age do females first marry?
28
At what age do males first marry?
30
What are some important forms of nonverbal communication in the United States?
- Touch
- Eye contact
- Proximity
Revealing personal information that we ordinarily wouldn’t reveal due to the risk involvedv
Self-disclosure
What is perhaps the most important question for potential mates to ask?
How much do we have in common?
Those who wait until at least age ___ to marry or cohabit have the best relationship outcomes.
23
Current estimates are that about ___ to ___% of first marriages will end in divorce.
40-50%
High in demandingness and low in responsiveness, giving orders and expecting obedience with little warmth
Authoritarian Parenting
High in responsiveness and low in demandingness, allowing children to follow their own impulses
Permissive Parenting
According to the 2020 data from the US Census Bureau, there are nearly ___ million children living with only one parent.
18.6 million
Experts have proposed ____ major characteristics of strong American families.
Seven
A dimension of personality shaped by biological, psychosocial, and cultural forces concerning all aspects of sexual behavior and feelings
Sexuality
Which pair of chromosomes define our biologic sex?
Autosomes
Which chromosomes determine when a fetus is female?
XX
Which chromosomes determine when a fetus is male?
XY
For females, the first signs of puberty usually appear between the ages of ___ and ___.
8-12
The current average age of menarche (first menstrual period) in the US is around ___ years of age.
12
Painful or problematic menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
A nonmedical term describing physical discomfort, psychological distress, and behavioral changes before menstruation
Premenstrual Disorder (PMD)
A severe form of PMS where symptoms interfere with daily activities and relationships
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Boys grow taller for about ___ years after the first signs of puberty.
6
The cessation of menstruation, occurring gradually between the ages of 45 and 55
Menopause
Describes the physiological processes that occur in humans once they are sexually aroused
Sexual Response Cycle
The inability to conceive after trying for a year or more
Infertility
The average weight gain during a healthy pregnancy is ____ pounds.
31.3
By the end of the first trimester, at 13 weeks, the fetus is about ___ inch(s) long and weighs less than one ounce.
1 inch
During the second trimester, the fetus is about 14 inches and ___ pound(s) requiring large amounts of food, oxygen, and water from the mother through the placenta.
1.5 lbs
Up to ___% of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) cases have been attributed to tobacco use.
34%
Most miscarriages, about ___% are due to chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.
60%
The first stage of labor averages ___ hours for the first baby.
13
What stage of labor is the ‘pushing phase’?
Second Stage
Lactation, the production of milk, begins about ___ days after childbirth.
3
___% of new mothers experience postpartum depression.
13%
What is the most commonly used medical intervention for pain relief during labor and delivery?
Epidural injection
What stage of labor is referred to when the uterus continues to contract until the placenta is expelled?
Third Stage
Of all unintended pregnancies, only ___% occur in women who use contraception consistently.
5%
The percentage of women using a particular contraceptive method who experience an unintended pregnancy in the first year of use
Contraceptive Failure Rate
What is the most effective form(s) of contraception?
- Sterilization
- IUDs
- Implants
For couples under the age of 30 who are having intercourse without contraception, ___% will become pregnant within a year.
85%
How many years of protection does the Paragard IUD provide?
12 years
What is the name of the single implant that is considered to be one of the most effective forms of contraception preventing pregnancy for 4 years?
Nexplanon
The NuvaRing is inserted vaginally and left in place for ___ weeks.
3 weeks
What is the only injectable contraceptive available in the US?
Depo-Provera
What is the most widely used barrier method of contraception?
Condoms
What type of contraception is available in the US only by prescription, but rarely used?
Diaphragms
Avoidance of sexual intercourse; can be a method of contraception
Abstinence
Calendar or rhythm method tracks menstrual cycles on a calendar for at least ___ months before beginning this type of pregnancy prevention.
6 months
A birth control method used after unprotected sexual intercourse
Emergency Contraception (EC)
Emergency Contraception (EC) is most effective if taken as soon as possible after unprotected sexual intercourse, ideally within ___ hours.
72 hours
