quiz Flashcards
when did the term “homosexual” enter the english language?
1869
what does LGBTI stand for?
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex
what is asexuality?
may fall in love romantically with
another for another person without feeling sexual desire
for her or him
what are the 3 myths of sexual orientation?
1. A dichotomous model of sexual orientation exists 2. Gender is the primary criterion for sexual partner selection 3. Sexual orientation is unchangeable
_____, _____, and _____ is highly mediated
within society
Erotica, desire,motivation
Sexual Identity is inextricably linked with ______ ______
gender performance
what is queer?
the transcendence of gender and sex
binaries, and illustrates the fluidity of sexual
categorizations
what was formed in resistance to overt homophobia?
The Gay Rights Movement
gender is _____
performed
we often (incorrectly) connect gender with ____ _____
sexual orientation
what is internalized homophobia?
may cause gay/lesbian
people to hate and fear themselves
what is heterosexism?
minimizes LGBTTIQQ people and
assumes heterosexuality is the gold standard of
“normal” behaviour
Studies have repeatedly shown that with
likelihood of being gay increases with the
number of older brothers, true or false?
True
opposite-sex couples are more likely to remain friends after
a break-up and to look for partners outside their age,
race, and socio-economic demographic, true or false?
false, same sex couples
The majority of _____ couples wish to be married at some
point
gay
who believed we were all born bisexual?
Freud
why is it believed that bisexuality is lost over time?
due to socialization
what is love?
the assumption of knowing
The ________ of love creates our ________ of love
language, understanding
Who are we attracted to?
exposure, Proximity (closeness), Homophily (equal status), Matching Phenomenon (partners are equal in terms of social and personal characteristics)
what is Attraction-Similarity Hypothesis?
If you think you’re a 10, you get a 10, if you think you’re a 1, you get a 1
When we meet people, why do we usually ask about their occupation?
Socioeconomic Class
what is the emotional component of the theory of love?
intimacy
what is the motivational component of the theory of love?
passion
what is the cognitive component of the theory of love?
commitment
what is produced during cuddling and physical
intimacy?
oxytocin
love is a gendered practice, true or false?
true
what is intimacy?
the level of commitment and positive affective,
cognitive and physical closeness one experiences
with a partner in a reciprocal relationship
who believes love is science?
Kinsey
what age is most at risk for STIs?
youth
injection drug use puts you at an increased risk of getting an STI, true or false?
true
what are some infectious causes of lumps and bumps?
warts, herpes, and Molluscums (soft tumors)
what is Molluscum contagiosum caused by, and is it an STD?
a “pox” virus, and not always
what is the post common STD?
HPV (human Papillomavirus )
what percentage of the adult
population are infected by HPV?
10-30%
who is most likely to be infected by genital warts?
those with prior infection
where can HPV occur?
orally
respiratory oral HPV is 3X more common in women than men, true or false?
false
what kind of HPV can be acquired at birth?
reccurrent respiratory papillomatosis
what kind of therapy guarantees cure of HPV infection?
NONE
how effective is the HPV vaccine?
95% effective at preventing CIN (16/18) and genital warts
what are some infectious causes of discharges?
Urethritis, Vaginitis / Cervicitis
what are two common examples of Urethritis?
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
what are some non-infectious causes of discharges?
allergic reaction, lack of proper
vaginal lubrication
during intercourse
what is Bacterial vaginosis, and is it an example of an STD?
it is due to alteration of the normal vaginal flora (bacterial vagina) leading to a HIGH pH, not an STD
what is a test known for bacterial vaginosis?
“KOH Whiff Test”
what percent of trichomonas can show no symptoms?
50%
what is the cause of gonorrhoea & what is the incubation period?
caused by bacteria, and 2-7 days
what is the cause of chlamydia & what is the incubation period?
intracellular bacteria, and 2-6 weeks
______ can lead to PID, infertility, ectopic pregnancies
chlamydia
what percent of males and females are asymptomatic for chlamydia (show no symptoms)?
50% of males, 70% of females
what are some sites of infection for gonorrhea?
throat, eye, rectum
what are other sites of infection for chlamydia?
conjuctivitis (pink eye) and trachoma (contagious infection of the conjunctiva and cornea)
How Do We Diagnosis CT/GC infection?
Urine for Men, Vaginal swab for women
what is the management of CT?
treatment, abstain from sex for 7 days, partner notification
GC Resistance to the “Only” Oral Option is Increasing, true or false?
true
what are examples of blisters and ulcers?
herpes, syphilis
another name for syphilis was ____
the great pox
what is the primary stage of syphilis and what is the incubation period?
a painless ulcer with indurated edges, and approx 3 weeks
what is the secondary stage of syphilis and what is the incubation period?
a rash, and 2-12 weeks
what disease has a latent stage for some?
syphilis
what is tertiary syphilis?
the third stage of syphilis, life threatening and usually affecting those who do not recieve treatment
what are the stages of HSV?
- Start as vesicles
- Ulcer formation
- crust/heal
how can HSV be transmitted?
genital-genital, oral-genital, oral or genital-anal
transmission of ____ is often by asymptomatic shedding
HSV
what disease involves an ectoparasite that feeds exclusively on blood?
pubic lice
