UTS Flashcards
J O H N L O C KE
T A B U L A R A S A
tabula rasa: the theory that individuals are born
without built-in mental content
the theory that individuals are born
without built-in mental content
tabula rasa
Factors in Development
HEREDITY / NATURE
ENVIRONMENT / NURTURE
the transmission of traits or
characteristics from parent to
offspring
HEREDITY / NATURE
through genes
HEREDITY / NATURE
the sum total of the forces or
experiences that a person undergoes
from conception to old age.
ENVIRONMENT / NURTURE
through perception and other people
ENVIRONMENT / NURTURE
STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
Fertlized egg
2-cell stage
4-cell stage
8-cell stage
16-cell stage
Blastocyst
Foetus- 4 weeks
Foetus- 10 weeks
Foetus- 16 weeks
Foetus- 20 weeks
Each parent contributes one _________ to the offspring (XX / XY)
sex chromosome
TRUE/FALSE
Both male and female chromosomes contain several thousands of genes
TRUE
______ are tiny particles in a string-like formation.
genes
TRUE/FALSE
They are the true carriers of the hereditary characteristics of the parents. (Genes)
TRUE
Within the gene is a substance called
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
TRUE/FALSE
At birth, the sexual genital (penis for male, vagina for female) is a biological feature that distinguishes males from females.
True
(penis for male, vagina for female)
sexual genital
Moreover, during puberty, observable changes in the
human body also known as ___________ begin.
secondary sexual characteristics
Moreover, during ______, observable changes in the
human body also known as secondary sexual characteristics begin
puberty
TRUE/FALSE
Humans are likely to engage in sexual activities to satisfy sexual urges.
True
Humans are likely to engage in _______ to satisfy sexual urges.
sexual activities
TRUE/FALSE
However, the kind of sexual activities they engage in may vary.
True
TRUE/FALSE
A person should be aware of his/her sexuality and sexual attributes in order to make lousy decisions.
False
A person should be aware of his/her sexuality and sexual attributes in order to make responsible decisions.
THE MALE
REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
The sperm
The sperm
Head with the acrosome
Mid-piece or body
Tail
Enzyme Hyaluronidase
PHYSIOLOGY OF THE
MALE SYSTEM
Sperm Analysis
Erection
Ejaculation