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Module 33 Flashcards

1
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What are the phases of the sexual response cycle?

A

Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm, and Resolution

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What happens in excitement?

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Genitals full with blood and lubricate. Breathing and pulse become rapid

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3
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What is plateau?

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The changes in excitement reach a peak

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4
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What is orgasm?

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Sexual release

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5
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What is resolution?

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Enlarged genitals release blood

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6
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What can improve sexual dysfunctions?

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Behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, and medication

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7
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What happens to women during ovulation?

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Rise in estrogen and testosterone

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8
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Can someone still feel sexual desire if they don’t have genital sensation?

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Yes

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9
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Is sexual activity in adolescence a function of biology?

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No it is a function of social environment

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10
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What affects rates of pregnancy in American teens?

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Inadequate communication, guilt, alcohol use

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11
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What contributes to sexual restrain in adolescence?

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Abstinence education, high test scores, strong religious beliefs, father in the home, and volunteer work

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12
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What is sexual orientation?

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Ones preferences of an object of sexual attraction

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13
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When does orientation emerge?

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In puberty

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14
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What’s at risk when having a homosexual orientation?

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Anxiety and mood disorders because of discrimination

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15
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What is the fraternal birth order effect?

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Being born after a brother increases the likelihood of being gay

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16
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What are some biological differences associated with sexual preference?

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A hypothalamic is smaller in women and gay men, male homosexuality is from the mothers side, altered prenatal hormone exposure

17
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What is belonging?

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Being connected to others

18
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What are the evolutionary aspects about the need to belong?

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Mutual protection, division in labor, emotional support

19
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What are the downsides to belonging?

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Staying in abusive relationships, joining gangs, changing appearances

20
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What are the effects of ostrasization?

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Real physical pain

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