Gender & Sex

Question 0

Gender role

Answer 0

Societal expectations for appropriate male and female behaviour

Question 1

Sexual orientation

Answer 1

Erotic attraction towards members of the same sex, opposite sex, or both sexes

Question 2

Sex

Answer 2

Biological maleness and femaleness, or sexual behaviours

Question 3

Gender

Answer 3

Psychological and sociocultural meanings added to biological maleness & femaleness

Question 4

Gender identity

Answer 4

Self-identification as either male or female

Question 5

Androgyny

Answer 5

Combining typically male characteristics and typically female characteristics
Andro - Male
Gyn - female

Question 6

Sexual response cycle

Answer 6

Masters and Johnson’s description of the 4 stage bodily response to sexual arousal, containing:

• excitement
• plateau
• Orgasm
• resolution

Question 7

Excitement phase

Answer 7

1st stage

Increased levels of arousal and engorged genitals

Question 8

Plateau phase

Answer 8

Second stage

Levelling off in a state of high arousal

Question 9

Orgasm phase

Answer 9

Third stage

Pleasurable sensations peak

Question 10

Resolution phase

Answer 10

Final stage

Body returns to unaroused state

Question 11

Refractory period

Answer 11

Phase after orgasm where orgasm is now impossible for men

Question 12

Sexual prejudice

Answer 12

Negative attitudes toward someone because of their sexual orientation

Question 13

Sexual dysfunction

Answer 13

Impairment of normal physiological processes of arousal and orgasm

Question 14

Performance anxiety

Answer 14

Fear of being judged in connection with sexual activity

Question 15

Double standard

Answer 15

Beliefs that encourage male sexuality and discourage female sexuality

Question 16

Sexual scripts

Answer 16

Socially dictated descriptions of appropriate behaviour for sexual inter course

Question 17

Masters and Johnson’s sex therapy program’s 4 major principles

Answer 17

1. Relationship focus
2. Integration of physiological and psychological factors
3. Emphasis on cognitive Factors
4. Emphasis on specific behaviour techniques

Question 18

AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)

Answer 18

Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) destroys the immune system, leaving the body vulnerable

Question 19

HIV positive

Answer 19

Being affected with HIV

Question 20

Steps to safer sex

Answer 20

1. Abstinence or sex with an uninflected partner
2. Don’t use/have sex with someone who uses intravenous drugs
3. Avoid contact with blood, vaginal secretions, or semen
4. Avoid anal intercourse
5. Do not have sex if you/your partner are impaired by alcohol or drugs

Question 21

Sympathetic vs. parasympathetic during sex

Answer 21

Sympathetic - excitement
parasympathetic - plateau
Sympathetic - orgasm