Me 3.3b Gender and Sexual Orientation: The Biology and Psychology of Sex Flashcards
1
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sexuality
A
our thoughts, feelings, and actions related to our physical attraction to another.
2
Q
asexual
A
having no sexual attraction toward others.
3
Q
habituates
A
decreased sensitivity toward repeated delivery of a sensory stimulus
4
Q
Effects of sexually explicit material
A
Accelerated activity, believing rape is acceptable, reduced satisfaction of a partner’s appearance, desensitisation
5
Q
affirmative consent
A
explicit, informed, and voluntary agreement to participate in a sexual act.
6
Q
social script
A
a culturally modelled guide for how to act in various situations.
7
Q
What increases risk of teen pregnancies
A
People who don’t communicate openly, impulsivity, alcohol use, mass media
8
Q
Why are women more careful
A
They have more at stake
