SEXUAL SELF Flashcards
the way people experience and express themselves as sexual beings
Sexuality
system of sex organs designed for reproduction and sexual function
Reproductive System
these areas of the body which are highly sensitive and produce sexual response when stimulated
Erogenous Zone
> Phases of Sexual Response (William Masters & Virginia Johnson)
- increase in heart rate, and blood pressure
Excitement Phase
> Phases of Sexual Response (William Masters & Virginia Johnson)
- changes in body continues
Plateau Phase
> Phases of Sexual Response (William Masters & Virginia Johnson)
- ejaculation happens and abrupt increase in heart rate
Orgasmic Phase
> Phases of Sexual Response (William Masters & Virginia Johnson)
- the body turns into its normal state
Resolution Phase
> Three Components of Love (Robert Sternberg)
- refers to the feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bondedness
Intimacy Component
> Three Components of Love (Robert Sternberg)
- refers to the drives that leads to romance, physical attraction and sexual consummation
Passion Component
> Three Components of Love (Robert Sternberg)
- refers to the decision to love and commitment to maintain that love
Commitment Component
> Kinds of Love
- none of the components of love is present
Nonlove
> Kinds of Love
- intimacy is present
Liking
> Kinds of Love
- passion is present
Infatuation
> Kinds of Love
- commitment is present
Empty Love
> Kinds of Love
- intimacy and passion is present
Romantic Love