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Sexual behaviour Flashcards

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components of the sexual trichotomy

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sexual identity
sexual orientation
sexual behaviour

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sexual identity

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how we self identify/ publicly identify

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sexual behaviour

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sexual contacts we have

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sexual orientation

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who we are attracted to

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5 main areas of of sexual self concept

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sexual self esteem
lack of anxiety
exploration
arousal
sexual self efficacy

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6
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subcomponents of sexual self esteem

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sexual behaviour, conduct and attractiveness

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7
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subcomponents of sexual self efficacy

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assertive
precautions

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8
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sexual behaviour meaning

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feeling good about ones behaviour

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sexual conduct

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believing one can be comfortable on a sexual way

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sexual attractiveness

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perception of own body and how partners rate it

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assertive

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ones ability to insist they are respected

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12
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precautions

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ones ability to negotiate safe sex

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13
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influences on sexual behaviour

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biological
religious
life experiences
cultural
parental

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biology

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typically evolutionary approach
result of sexual selection

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result of sexual selection

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different to natural selection
inclusive fitness increased, genes that are good at passing themselves on
reproduction is the mechanism and tends to take precedence over survival

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biologically how is sex rewarding

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satisfaction, pleasure, love
-dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin

reinforces future sexual behaviour

form a proximate explanation a lot going on behind scenes

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17
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reward system and sex related function

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triggers sexual motivation
mate choice

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18
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thalamus and sex related function

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relays erotic stimul incoming from the spinal cord

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hypothalamus and sex related function

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coordinates autonomic events in sexual behaviour mate choice

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amygdala and sex related function

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gives emotional significance to incoming erotic stimuli
mate choice
modulates sensual drive

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septal region and sex related function

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modulates sexual drive

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prefrontal cortex and sex related function

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blunts initiation of sexual behaviour
modulates sexual drive

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cingulate cortex and sex related function

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processing sexual stimuli in conflictuary contexts
modules sexual drive

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insula and sex related function

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awareness of tumescence of erectile organs
modulates sexual drive

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serotonin and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
mainly released by neurons of raphe nuclei acts on smooth muscles of vascular system of genitals produces vasodilation and vasoconstriction inhibitory function on erectile function, lubrication and sexual interest
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dopamine and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
stratal is important for copulation, not sexual motivation can disinhibit genital reflexes, if present in low levels facilitates parasympathetic erections copulatory behaviour sympathetically mediated ejaculation inhibits erections in high levels
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norepinephrine and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
stimulates penile erections via autonomic activation can reverse sexual inhibition that follows sexual exhaustion useful in erectile dysfunction
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acetylcholine and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
penile erection is implicated
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histamine and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
full or partial erection by H2 and 3 receptors, peripheral level central level can modulate sexual behaviour
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opioid and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
can lead to sexual impairment can cause loss of libido, ED and inability to reach orgasm
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androgens and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
stimulating and maintaining sexual function in a man critical for penile tissue, development, growth and maintenance of erectile funciton
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estradiol and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
behavioural development of male mammas
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prolactin and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
provides body with sexual gratification after sexual acts high levels= impotence and loss of libido
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life experiences
age of development and learning exposure to abuse partner choice aging illness
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cultural influences
cultural norms media sex roles experience of adolescence preferences economic cost technology
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religious influences
specific aspect of culture all mention something about sex can influence your behaviours
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parental influences
quality of relationships sex roles in family how parents view sex education abuse
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anisogamy
size dimorphism of gametes standard in most mammals not always default position
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isogamy
gametic systems of similar size
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associated costs of large or small gamete
reasonable to see why it might impact sexual behaviour if oe gamete is larger than the other
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determinants of risky sexual behaviour
fast life history strategies adaptively favour risky behaviour in general personality lack of skills low self esteem resources difficulty saying no peer pressure
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common risk factors of STI's and unplanned pregnancy
economic deprivation family history of problem behaviour family conflict favourable parental attitudes towards problem lack of positive parental engagement association with substance using peers lack of school connectedness
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behaviours increasing risk of STI's
misuse of alcohol and other substances early onset of sexual activity high number of sexual partners high rate of partner change condomless
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alcohol as a risk factor
increases confidence reduces inhibitions increases possibility of sex vulnerability to sexual assault most common drug to facilitate transmission of STI's
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alcohol problems for safer sex
reduces inhibitions increases risk taking reduces potenital to consider consequences helps people to forget safe sex messages
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risk factors for drug taking and sex
more likely to have more sexual partners and unprotected sex increased sexual risk taking prolonged sex can lead to trauma and abrasions erectile dysfunction altered ejaculatory latency
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why alcohol drugs
impact functional and structural status of prefrontal cortex alters basolateral amygdala
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Natsal
national surgery of sexual attitudes and lifestyles

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