Lesson 1.5 The Physical Self &The Sexual Self Flashcards
Refers to a person’s beliefs about his or her own worth or value.
Self - esteen
The way one people sees the physical self and the thoughts and feelings that result from that perception.
Body image
A stage in human development when the reproductive organs fully mature and become functional and perform their reproductive capabilities.
puberty
These are features that develop during puberty
secondary sex characteristics
Areas of the body that have increased sensitivity especially when stimulated. Touching them may create a sexual arousal that could lead to a sexual response.
enorgous zones
Characterized by increase in pulse and blood pressure, skin temperature, muscle tensions, more rapid breathing, and secretion of genital fluids.
Excited phase
Characterized by consistent stimulation until orgasm occurs.
Plateau phase
Characterized by intense pleasure with a rapid increase in pulse rate and blood pressure, and a possibility of spasms and muscular contractions.
Sexual climax
Characterized by a slow return to the normal state.
Resolution phase
HUMAN SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
Physiological factors ensuring reproduction
Inherited sexual response patterns
HUMAN SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
External factors from society
Other sexual influences
HUMAN SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
Characterized by self - stimulation, can be more common among the unmarried.
Solitary behavior
Characterized by 2 individuals sexually engaged with each other.
Sociosexual behavior
2 individuals of the opposite sex engaged in a sexual behavior
Heterosexual behavior
2 individuals of the same sex engaged in a sexual behavior
Bisexual behavior