Sexuality Flashcards
Which theory proposed that biological variables influence sexual orientation by shaping childhood temperament, which predisposes children toward sex typical or sex atypical activities?
EBE (exotic becomes erotic) theory of sexual orientation
According to which theoretical model is attachment behaviour and sexual behaviour controlled by seperate, yet interacting, neuroanatomical structures?
Bio behavioural model of sex and love.
Which theoretical perspective regarding sexual orientation emphasizes the role of biological factors such as genes, hormones, and neuroanatomy?
Biological essentialism
Which neurotransmitter is involved in the regulation of the attachment system?
Oxytocin
Term which refers to the sexual involvement with someone other than an established mate
Extra dyadic relationship
Incomplete rejection refers to what?
Saying no to sex by postponing it until some condition is met.
Saying no to sex by postponing it until some condition is met is known as?
Incomplete rejection.
Which term refers to the rejection of unwelcome sexual advances by ignoring or avoiding them?
Avoiding proceptivity
Term referring to a dating practice involving casual, usually one time only, sexual encounter between acquaintances or even strangers?
Hookups
Term used to describe the extent to which sexual motivation is influenced by cultural, social, and situational factors?
Erotic plasticity
What’s the two-volume report of pioneering research on human sexuality named?
The Kinsey report by Alfred Kinsey and colleagues
Research supports the notion that love can occur without sex, sex can occur outside of love, and that we can love same sex others without being gay?
True (diamond,2003)
A combination of abstinence messages and instructions on contraception is the most effective method of avoiding unwanted pregnancies, STIs and sexual activity.
True
What’s the average age for first intercourse?
16 years
Other word for masturbation:
Onanism
