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Unit 11 - relationships and human sexuality Flashcards

1
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what does verbal communication include

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desire to know, desire to tell, and includes talking and listening

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2
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what percentage of communication is nonverbal

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67%

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what does nonverbal communication come from

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your own sense of self-esteem

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what does nonverbal communication include

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touch, eye contact, facial expression, proximity

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5
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what are the effects of self-perception relationship

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it can influence our interactions with others

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what are the effects of friendship

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enhanced feelings of warmth, trust, respect, honesty, acceptance, empathy and loyalty

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7
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what does dating relationships include

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spending time together, practicing communication skills, and testing compatibility

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8
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what is intimacy

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open trust, and sharing close confidential thoughts and feelings

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9
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what is Sternberg’s love triangle

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commitment, intimacy and passion

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10
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when does mature love evolve

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in relationships, passionate love will evolve into mature love

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11
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what is selection theory

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that healthy people are more attractive, and more likely to get married

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12
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what is protection theory

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married people look after each other and support each other

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13
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what are the health effects of marriage/cohabitation

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married people are healthier than single, divorced, or widowed ones

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14
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what are some signs of an unhealthy relationship

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physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; codependency; controlling; criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and withdrawal

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15
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what percentage of same sex couples are married

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16.5

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16
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what is sex

A

biological categorization based on physical features

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17
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what sex is XX

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female

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18
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what sex is XY

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male

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19
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what are the physical features that determine sex

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chromosomes, hormones, and genitalia

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20
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what is gender

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social categorization based on psychological characteristics and roles that society assigns to the biological sexes

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21
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what is sexual orientation

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an individual’s emotional and erotic orientation toward people of the same sex or another sex

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22
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what does the Alfred Kinsey scale communicate

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one side of the spectrum is exclusively heterosexual, and the other side is exclusively homosexual. shows that sexual orientation is a spectrum

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23
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what percentage of people are asexual

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6.9%

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24
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what percentage of people are bisexual

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5.9%

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25
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what percentage of people are straight

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79.6%

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26
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what is a egg referred to as

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ovum

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27
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what is fertilization

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when ovum unites with sperm

28
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what occurs in the ovaries

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production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone

29
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where is the site of fertilization

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uterine tube

30
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what region does a fetus develop

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uterus

31
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what are the two main uses of the vagina

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pathway for childbirth, and pathway for sperm during conception

32
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what is the vulva

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outer female genitalia

33
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what does the vulva consist of

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mons pubis, labia, and clitoris

34
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what is the labia

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inner and outer folds of skin that cover the vagina

35
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what is the mons pubis

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pubic region covered by hair

36
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where is sperm and testosterone produced

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testes

37
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what is the function of the scrotum

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encloses and protects testes

38
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where is sperm stored

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epididymis

39
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what is the function of the vas deferens

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connects the epididymis with the urethra

40
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what is the function of the urethra in males

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it transports both semen and urine through the penis and out of the body

41
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what is the end of the penis called

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glans

42
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what is the posterior indention called

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the frenulum

43
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why does the scrotum maintain 34 degrees

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it is optimal for sperm production

44
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what occurs when spaces in erectile tissue fill with blood

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an erection

45
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what is circumcision

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the surgical removal of the prepuce

46
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who were William Masters and Virginia Johnson

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reknowned sex researches

47
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what are the four stages of the human sexual response

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excitement phase, plateau phase, orgasmic phase, and the resolution phase

48
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who developed the 4 stages of the sexual response

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William Masters and Virgina Johnson

49
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what is the refectory phase

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phase following orgasm during which another orgasm cannot be achieved

50
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what is cunnilingus

A

female oral sex

51
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what is fellatio

A

male oral sex

52
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why is anal intercourse most dangerous

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it has the highest transmission of HIV, gonorrhoea, and syphilis; as well anal tissue tears easily

53
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what are the physiological risk factors of erectile dysfunction

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high BP, high cholesterol, diabetes, alcohol, smoking, obesity, and nerve damage

54
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what are the psychological factors of erectile dysfunction

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performance anxiety, stress, mental disorders

55
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what are the treatments for premature ejaculation

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practicing control; desensitizing creams; swapping foreplay and sex throughout

56
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what is female sexual dysfunction

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persistent and recurring issues with arousal, desire, sexual response, pain, and/or achieving orgasm

57
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what are the ideals in intimate relationships

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love, sex, and commitment

58
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what does love include

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trust, caring, respect, loyalty

59
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what are common challenges in relationships

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issues of commitment, expectations, competitiveness, balancing time spent together and apart, and jealousy

60
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what initiates the process of male sexual differentiation in the embryo

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specialized genes on the Y chromosome

61
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what does the menstrual cycle consist of

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menses, the estrogenic phase, ovulation, and the pro gestational phase

62
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what are the primary physiological mechanisms of sexual arousal

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vasocongestion and muscle tension

63
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what does human sexual behaviours include

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celibacy, erotic fantasy, masturbation, touching, cunnilingus, fellatio, anal intercourse, and cotius

64
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what to barrier methods of contraception prevent

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sperm from reaching the egg

65
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what do hormonal methods of contraception prevent

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ovulation, fertilization and implantation

66
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what are example of hormonal contraception

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the pill, patch, IUD, implants, injections, or vaginal ring

67
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what are examples of barrier contraceptions

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male condoms, diaphragm, cervical cap, ad contraceptive sponge

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