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Sexual behaviour Flashcards

1
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components of the sexual trichotomy

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sexual identity
sexual orientation
sexual behaviour

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2
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sexual identity

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how we self identify/ publicly identify

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3
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sexual behaviour

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sexual contacts we have

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sexual orientation

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who we are attracted to

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5
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5 main areas of of sexual self concept

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sexual self esteem
lack of anxiety
exploration
arousal
sexual self efficacy

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6
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subcomponents of sexual self esteem

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sexual behaviour, conduct and attractiveness

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7
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subcomponents of sexual self efficacy

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assertive
precautions

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8
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sexual behaviour meaning

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feeling good about ones behaviour

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9
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sexual conduct

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believing one can be comfortable on a sexual way

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sexual attractiveness

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perception of own body and how partners rate it

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11
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assertive

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ones ability to insist they are respected

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12
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precautions

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ones ability to negotiate safe sex

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13
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influences on sexual behaviour

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biological
religious
life experiences
cultural
parental

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14
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biology

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typically evolutionary approach
result of sexual selection

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15
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result of sexual selection

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different to natural selection
inclusive fitness increased, genes that are good at passing themselves on
reproduction is the mechanism and tends to take precedence over survival

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16
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biologically how is sex rewarding

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satisfaction, pleasure, love
-dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin

reinforces future sexual behaviour

form a proximate explanation a lot going on behind scenes

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17
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reward system and sex related function

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triggers sexual motivation
mate choice

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18
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thalamus and sex related function

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relays erotic stimul incoming from the spinal cord

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hypothalamus and sex related function

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coordinates autonomic events in sexual behaviour mate choice

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20
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amygdala and sex related function

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gives emotional significance to incoming erotic stimuli
mate choice
modulates sensual drive

21
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septal region and sex related function

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modulates sexual drive

22
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prefrontal cortex and sex related function

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blunts initiation of sexual behaviour
modulates sexual drive

23
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cingulate cortex and sex related function

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processing sexual stimuli in conflictuary contexts
modules sexual drive

24
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insula and sex related function

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awareness of tumescence of erectile organs
modulates sexual drive

25
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serotonin and function in regulating human sexual behaviour

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mainly released by neurons of raphe nuclei
acts on smooth muscles of vascular system of genitals
produces vasodilation and vasoconstriction
inhibitory function on erectile function, lubrication and sexual interest

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dopamine and function in regulating human sexual behaviour

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stratal is important for copulation, not sexual motivation
can disinhibit genital reflexes, if present in low levels
facilitates parasympathetic erections
copulatory behaviour
sympathetically mediated ejaculation
inhibits erections in high levels

27
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norepinephrine and function in regulating human sexual behaviour

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stimulates penile erections via autonomic activation
can reverse sexual inhibition that follows sexual exhaustion
useful in erectile dysfunction

28
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acetylcholine and function in regulating human sexual behaviour

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penile erection is implicated

29
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histamine and function in regulating human sexual behaviour

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full or partial erection by H2 and 3 receptors, peripheral level
central level can modulate sexual behaviour

30
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opioid and function in regulating human sexual behaviour

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can lead to sexual impairment
can cause loss of libido, ED and inability to reach orgasm

31
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androgens and function in regulating human sexual behaviour

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stimulating and maintaining sexual function in a man
critical for penile tissue, development, growth and maintenance of erectile funciton

32
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estradiol and function in regulating human sexual behaviour

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behavioural development of male mammas

33
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prolactin and function in regulating human sexual behaviour

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provides body with sexual gratification after sexual acts
high levels= impotence and loss of libido

34
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life experiences

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age of development and learning
exposure to abuse
partner choice
aging
illness

35
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cultural influences

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cultural norms
media
sex roles
experience of adolescence
preferences
economic cost
technology

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religious influences

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specific aspect of culture
all mention something about sex
can influence your behaviours

37
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parental influences

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quality of relationships
sex roles in family
how parents view sex
education
abuse

38
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anisogamy

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size dimorphism of gametes
standard in most mammals not always default position

39
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isogamy

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gametic systems of similar size

40
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associated costs of large or small gamete

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reasonable to see why it might impact sexual behaviour if oe gamete is larger than the other

41
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determinants of risky sexual behaviour

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fast life history strategies adaptively favour risky behaviour in general
personality
lack of skills
low self esteem
resources
difficulty saying no
peer pressure

42
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common risk factors of STI’s and unplanned pregnancy

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economic deprivation
family history of problem behaviour
family conflict
favourable parental attitudes towards problem
lack of positive parental engagement
association with substance using peers
lack of school connectedness

43
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behaviours increasing risk of STI’s

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misuse of alcohol and other substances
early onset of sexual activity
high number of sexual partners
high rate of partner change
condomless

44
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alcohol as a risk factor

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increases confidence
reduces inhibitions
increases possibility of sex
vulnerability to sexual assault
most common drug to facilitate transmission of STI’s

45
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alcohol problems for safer sex

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reduces inhibitions
increases risk taking
reduces potenital to consider consequences
helps people to forget safe sex messages

46
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risk factors for drug taking and sex

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more likely to have more sexual partners and unprotected sex
increased sexual risk taking
prolonged sex can lead to trauma and abrasions
erectile dysfunction
altered ejaculatory latency

47
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why alcohol drugs

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impact functional and structural status of prefrontal cortex
alters basolateral amygdala

48
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Natsal

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national surgery of sexual attitudes and lifestyles

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