Unit 11 Sexuality across the life span Flashcards
Many boys are born with erections. T / F?
true
Boy’s erotic dreams are always accompanied by nocturnal emissions. T / F?
false
Oral sex is as common among teenagers as the good-night kiss. T / F?
false, less than 1/3
Being single has become a more common Canadian lifestyle over the past few decades. T / F?
true
Cohabitation has become a normal stage in courtship. T / F?
true
Most of today’s sophisticated young people see nothing wrong with an occasional extramarital fling. T / F?
false
Few senior women can reach orgasm. T / F?
false
puberty
The stage of development when reproduction first becomes possible. Puberty begins with the appearance of secondary sex characteristics and ends when the long bones make no further gains in length.
secondary sex characteristics
Physical characteristics that differentiate males and females, usually appearing at puberty but not directly involved in reproduction. Examples include bodily distribution of hair and fat, development of muscle mass, and deepening of the voice.
primary sex characteristics
Physical characteristics that differentiate males and females and are directly involved in reproduction. These are the sex organs.
menarche
The onset of menstruation; first menstruation. normally between ages 11-14.
anovulatory
Without ovulation.
nocturnal emission
Involuntary ejaculation of seminal fluid while asleep.
serial monogamy
A pattern of becoming involved in one exclusive relationship after another, as opposed to engaging in multiple sexual relationships at the same time.
celibacy
Complete sexual abstinence. The term is sometimes used to describe the state of being unmarried, especially for people who take vows to remain single.
cohabitation
The state whereby two people live together as a couple but are not legally married.
common-law relationship
A relationship in which two people live together as a couple but are not legally married. The term can refer to both opposite- and same-sex couples. Some jurisdictions recognize a common-law relationship as marriage.
polygyny
A form of marriage in which a man is married to more than one woman at the same time.
polyandry
A form of marriage in which a woman is married to more than one man at the same time.
homogamy
The practise of marrying someone who’s similar to yourself in social background and standing.
extramarital sex
Sexual relations between a married person and someone other than his or her spouse.
conventional adultery
Extramarital sex that’s kept hidden from one’s spouse.
consensual adultery
Extramarital sex that’s engaged in openly, with the knowledge and consent of one’s spouse.
swinging
A form of consensual adultery in which both spouses share extramarital sexual experiences. This is also referred to as mate swapping
polyamory
Any form of open relationship that allows for consensual sexual and/or emotional interactions with more than one partner.
Masturbation in childhood:
Almost always indicates that the child has been sexually abused.
Can be observed in children of all ages.
Rarely occurs among girls.
Reflects a premature interest in sex.
b
Same-gender sexual play in childhood:
Is a sign that the children will grow up gay or lesbian.
Is much more common among boys than girls.
Is much more common among girls than boys.
Does not predict adult sexual orientation.
d
Which of the following statements regarding adolescents is false?
Oral sex more often occurs within casual sexual relationships.
Most LGBTQ youth successfully navigate the developmental tasks of adolescence.
Most young people have a positive reaction to their first intercourse experience.
A majority of both male and female teens have masturbated.
a
A study of Canadian university students published in 2013 found that of males and of females reported using a condom at last intercourse.
78.4%/83.2%
64.9%/61.5%
55.4%/42.3%
47.1%/53.8%
c
The practice of marrying someone who’s similar to yourself in social background and standing is called:
Polygyny.
Polyandry.
Monogamy.
Homogamy
d
Among participants in the Trojan/SIECCAN Sexual Health at Midlife Study of Canadians aged 40to 59, about of married/cohabiting respondents reported having sexual encounters more than once a month.
one-quarter
one-third
two-thirds
three-quarters
c
Estimates from research in the United States suggest that infidelity occurs in of all marriages.
10–15%
20–25%
30–35%
40–45%
b
Which of the following is true about changes in sexual function associated with aging?
Reduced time to erection and orgasm.
Increased elevation of the testicles prior to ejaculation.
Larger increases in breast size during sexual arousal.
Reduced elasticity of the vaginal walls.
d
According to an Environics Research Group (2013) survey of 1003 sexually active Canadians aged 18 to 49, among people who were married reported having sex every day.
2%
4%
8%
16%
a
In 1991, the percentage of Canadians aged 25 to 29 who were married was . In 2016, it was .
32.7%, 29.8%
43.0%, 23.1%
52.4%, 15.6%
27.9%, 11.2%
b
