UTS - Sexual Self Flashcards
Physical characteristics that are present at birth. It is also the characteristics that distinguish males from females.
Primary Sex Characteristics
It is the development during the onset of puberty
Secondary Sex Characteristics
The areas of the body that are highly sensitive and produce sexual response when stimulated. These includes the genitals, mouth, breast, ears, anus and to a lesser degree, the entire surface of the body
Erogenous Zones
Play an important role in sexual arousal of humans.
Cognitive Factors
It influences the expression of sexual desire.
Culture
“Four Phases of Sexual Response” is a study by?
William Masters and Virginia Johnson
It is a phase where the beginning of sexual arousal and can last from one minute to several hours.
Excitement Phase
It is the phase where the change in the body continue
Plateau Phase
A phase where contractions of muscle in and around the penis stimulate the release of semen which contains the sperm cells.
Orgasmic Phase
A phase where the body return to its normal state after orgasm.
Resolution Phase
It is an important stage in sexual development. It is the time when many boys and girls first experience their first sexual attraction.
Puberty
Influence attraction in several ways such as in determining who are appropriate as lovers and spouse
Social Norms
The degree to which a person’s physical traits are regarded as aesthetically pleasing or beautiful.
Physical Attractiveness
The social exchange theory.
Processes of Interpersonal Exchange
Proposes that attraction is the result of an exchange process. People also tends to view relationships as the result of the rewards and costs they entail.
Social Exchange Theory
It refers to the feelings of closeness, connectedness and bondedness.
Intimacy Component