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Sexual Self Flashcards

1
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Individual’s evaluation of his or her own sexual feelings and actions

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SEXUAL SELF

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The feelings you have about your body, and your confidence level in how you relate intimately to someone else

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SEXUAL SELF

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3 REASONS WHY AN INDIVIDUAL’S SEX IS IMPORTANT IN LIFELONG DEVELOPMENT

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  1. Children come under increasing pressure every year from parents, teachers, peer group and society at large to develop attitudes and behavior patterns that are considered appropriate for members of their sex.
  2. Learning experiences are determined by the individual’s
    sex.
  3. The attitude of parents and other significant family members towards individuals because of their sex
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3 REASONS WHY AN INDIVIDUAL’S SEX IS IMPORTANT IN LIFELONG DEVELOPMENT (WHO)

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(HURLOCK, 2001)

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SIGMUND FREUD’S PSYCHOSEXUAL STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT – EROGENOUS ZONE

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  • Oral Stage
  • Anal Stage
  • Phallic Stage
  • Latency Stage
  • Genital Stage
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Lack of resolution

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Fixation

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Excessive frustration or overindulgence (vs gratification) results in

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Fixation

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results in fixation

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Excessive frustration or overindulgence

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9
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Portion of libido remains invested

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Fixation

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10
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what age is orag stage

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birth to 2 years old

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is the primary erogenous zone of oral stage

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mouth

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12
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In Oral Stage, Pleasure is derived from

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sucking

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13
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what is dominant in oral stage

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id

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14
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types of fixations in Oral Stage

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  • Oral incorporative
  • Oral aggressive
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15
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Excessive concern with oral activities

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Oral incorporative

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16
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Excessive pessimism & aggressiveness

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Oral aggressive

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17
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The primary conflict at this oral stage is the

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weaning process

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18
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Oral personalities all around us such as

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smokers, nail-biters, finger-chewers, and thumb suckers

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19
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Oral personalities engage in such oral behaviors, particularly when under ______________.

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stress

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20
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age bracket in anal stage

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2 to 3 yrs old

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21
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is primary erogenous in anal stage zone

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anus

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22
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types of fixations in Anal Stage

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  • Anal retentive
  • Anal aggressive/expulsive
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Rigid, stubborn, stingy

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Anal retentive

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Cruel, destructive, tantrums

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Anal aggressive/expulsive

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25
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Freud believed that the primary focus of the libido was on

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controlling bladder and bowel movements

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26
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The major conflict at this anal stage is

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toilet training

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27
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Anal-expulsive personality

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  • messy,
  • wasteful,
  • destructive
    personality
  • disorderly
  • cruel
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Anal-retentive personality

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  • Stingy
  • Orderly
  • rigid
  • obsessive
  • stubborn
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29
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age bracket of phallic stage

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3-5 yrs old

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30
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are primary erogenous zone in phallic stage

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genitals

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31
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Superego development

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Phallic Stage

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32
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types of fixations of boys in Phallic Stage

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  • Oedipus Complex
  • Castration Anxiety
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types of fixations of girls in Phallic Stage

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  • Electra Complex
  • Penis Envy
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34
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describes these feelings of wanting to possess the mother and the desire to replace the father.

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Oedipus complex

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35
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The child also fears that he will be punished by the father for these feelings, a fear Freud termed

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castration anxiety

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36
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has been used to described a similar set of feelings experienced by young girls

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Electra complex

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37
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The term Electra complex has been used to described a similar set of feelings experienced by young girls. Freud, however, believed that girls instead experience

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penis envy

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38
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age bracket of latency stage

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6 yrs old – Puberty

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39
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Period of rest and calm

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latency stage

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40
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Erogenous Zone of latency stage:

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Sexual Feelings Are Inactive

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41
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Sex instinct sublimated into school activities, hobbies, and sports

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latency stage

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42
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Focus on same sex friendships

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latency stage

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43
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In latency stage, Psychosexual energy is channeled into

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academic and social pursuits

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44
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This latency stage is important in the development of

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social and communication skills and self-confidence

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45
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Conflicts and fixations do not occur during this stage

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latency stage

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46
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Age bracket in genital stage

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Adolescence – Adulthood

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47
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In genital stage, Libidinal energy organized around the

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genitals

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48
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Conforming to societal sanctions of sexual expression

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genital stage

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49
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Finding satisfaction in love & work

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genital stage

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50
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Erogenous Zone in genital stage

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Maturing Sexual Interests

51
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Focus committed adult relationships – warm and caring

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genital stage

52
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The individual develops a strong sexual interest in the opposite sex

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genital stage

53
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is directed to heterosexual pleasure, rather than self-pleasure like during the phallic stage.

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Sexual instinct

54
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Sexual instinct is directed to _______________________, rather than self-pleasure like during the phallic stage.

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heterosexual pleasure

55
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Realization of full adult sexuality occurs during this stage and sexual urges re-awaken

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genital stage

56
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Only __________________ can ever penetrate an egg.

57
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every 28 days

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400,000 eggs

58
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Egg cell carries the

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X chromosome

59
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In females, Puberty starts between ages ____________ along with bodily changes like breast, hair,skin, and voice

60
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In females, Puberty starts between ages 8-13 along with bodily changes like

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breast, hair,skin, and voice

61
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first menstrual period

62
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how many sperm cells/spermatozoa every week

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200 million

63
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the sex-determining cell

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X orY chromosomes

64
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X orY chromosomes

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the sex-determining cell

65
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In males, Puberty starts around _______________ and bodily changes include like change in voice, hair,size of penis, and larynx

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10-15 years old

66
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In males, Puberty starts around 10-15 years old and bodily changes include like change in

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voice, hair,size of penis, and larynx

67
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The brain also changes, the hormones in men’s brains are

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constantly active

68
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People’s sexual responses follow a regular pattern consisting of four phases:

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  • excitement (desire/arousal)
  • plateau
  • orgasm
  • resolution
69
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a person’s overall sexual drive or desire for sexual activity

70
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Muscle tension increases

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PHASE 1: EXCITEMENT

71
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Heart rate quickens and breathing is accelerated.

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PHASE 1: EXCITEMENT

72
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Nipples become hardened or erect

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PHASE 1: EXCITEMENT

73
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Blood flow to the genitals increases, resulting in swelling
of the woman’s clitoris and labia minora (inner lips), and
erection of the man’s penis.

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PHASE 1: EXCITEMENT

74
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The vagina continues to swell from increased blood flow, and the vaginal walls turn a dark purple.

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PHASE 2: PLATEAU

75
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The woman’s clitoris becomes highly sensitive (may even be
painful to touch) and retracts under the clitoral hood to avoid direct stimulation from the penis

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PHASE 2: PLATEAU

76
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The man’s testicles are withdrawn up into the scrotum.

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PHASE 2: PLATEAU

77
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Muscle spasms may begin in the feet, face and hands.

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PHASE 2: PLATEAU

78
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Involuntary muscle contractions begin

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PHASE 3: ORGASM

79
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Blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing are at their highest rates, with a rapid intake of oxygen.

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PHASE 3: ORGASM

80
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Muscles in the feet spasm.

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PHASE 3: ORGASM

81
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There is a sudden, forceful release of sexual tension.

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PHASE 3: ORGASM

82
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In women, the muscles of the vagina contract. In men, rhythmic contractions of the muscles at the base of the penis result in the ejaculation of semen.

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PHASE 3: ORGASM

83
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The body slowly returns to its normal level of functioning.

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PHASE 4: RESOLUTION

84
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Some women are capable of a rapid return to the orgasm
phase with further sexual stimulation and may experience multiple orgasms

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PHASE 4: RESOLUTION

85
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Men need recovery time after orgasm, called a refractory
period

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PHASE 4: RESOLUTION

86
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Men need recovery time after orgasm, called a

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refractory period

87
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THE FIVE CYCLES/ CIRCLES OF SEXUALITY

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  • SENSUALITY
  • SEXUAL INTIMACY
  • SEXUAL IDENTITY
  • REPRODUCTION AND SEXUAL HEALTH
  • SEXUALIZATION
88
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Awareness and feeling about your own body and other people’s bodies, especially the body of a sexual partner

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SENSUALITY

89
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Is the ability to be emotionally close to another human being and to accept closeness in return.

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SEXUAL INTIMACY

90
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It is a person’s understanding of who he/she is sexually, including the sense of being male or of being female

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SEXUAL IDENTITY

91
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These are the person’s capacity to reproduce and the behaviors and attitudes that make sexual relationships
healthy and enjoyable.

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REPRODUCTION AND SEXUAL HEALTH

92
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Aspect of sexuality in which people behave sexually to influence, manipulate, or control other people.

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SEXUALIZATION

93
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Often called the “shadowy” side of human sexuality

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SEXUALIZATION

94
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SEXUALIZATION is Often called the ___________ side of human sexuality

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“shadowy”

95
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Once youth have reached puberty (ages 13-19) and beyond, they experience _____________________________________________________________________________

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increased interest in romantic and sexual relationships and in genital sex behaviors.

96
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the phase which is driven by the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen.

97
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These two hormones excites the feeling of lust within the brain.

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testosterone and estrogen

98
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the phase is said to be one of the beautiful moments in life

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Attraction

99
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Lust is the phase which is driven by the sex hormones

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testosterone and estrogen

100
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This is the amazing time when you are truly love- struck and can think of little else.

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Attraction

101
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(Attraction) Scientists think that the three main neurotrasmitters are involved in this stage;

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Adrenaline, Dopamine and Serotonin

102
Q

is a bond helping the couple to take their relationship to advanced levels.

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Attachment

103
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Scientist think that there might be two major hormones involved in this feeling of attachmen

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Oxytocin andVasopressin

104
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means holding stereotyped opinions about people according to their gender

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gender bias

105
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Since ______, the ___________________________ has called on psychologists to take the lead in removing the stigma of mental illness that has long been associated with lesbian, gay, and bisexual orientations.

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1975; American Psychological Association

106
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Refers to an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes.

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SEXUAL ORIENTATION

107
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is a period when people separate from their parents and families and begin to develop autonomy

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Adolescence

108
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Adolescence can be a __________________________, and many youths may question their sexual feelings.

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period of experimentation

109
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Acknowledging this identity can bring and end to

110
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On the other hand, many lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths appear to experience

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no greater level of health or mental health risks.

111
Q
  • is one of the most common behaviors among humans
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Sexual intercourse

112
Q

is a sexual activity practiced by people who are unmarried.

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Premarital Sex

113
Q

Sexually Transmitted Disease/Infections is also known as

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Venereal Diseases

114
Q

They are passed through vaginal intercourse, oral sex and
anal sex.

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Sexually Transmitted Disease/Infections

115
Q

Sexually Transmitted Disease/Infections are passed through

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vaginal intercourse, oral sex and anal sex

116
Q

HIV/ AIDS meaning

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus

117
Q

is the virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

118
Q

meaning of AIDS

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

119
Q

HIV is the virus that causes

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

120
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preventable and manageable but not curable and breakdowns the body’s immune system

121
Q

HIV/ AIDS is preventable and manageable but not curable and breakdowns the

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body’s immune system

122
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This is pregnancy in human females under the age of 20 at the time the pregnancy ends

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TEENAGE PREGNANCY

123
Q

Everyday in developing countries, __________ girls under the age 18 give birth

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