Sex
The biological category of male or female as defined by physical differences in genetic composition and in reproductive anatomy and function. (2) the behavior manifestation of the sexual urge; sexual intercourse
Gender
The cultural, social, and psychological meanings that are associated with masculinity and femininity
Gender roles
They behaviors, attitudes, and personality traits that are designed as either masculine or feminine in a given culture
Sexual orientation
The direction of a person’s emotional and erotic attraction toward members if the opposite sex,the same sex, or both sexes
Gender-role stereotypes
The beliefs and expectations people hold about the typical characteristics, preferences, and behavior of men and women
Social learning theory of gender-role development
The theory that gender roles are acquired through the basic processes of learning reinforcement, punishment, and modeling
Intersexed
Condition I which a person’s biological sex is ambiguous, often combining aspects of both male and female anatomy and/or physiology
Transgendered
Condition in which a person’s psychological gender identity conflicts with his or her biological sex
Transsexual
A transgendered person who undergoes surgery and hormone treatments to physically transform his or her body into the opposite sex
Gender scheme theory
The theory that gender-role development is influenced by the formation of schemas, or mental representations, of masculinity and femininity
Sexual orientation
The direction of a person’s emotional and erotic attraction toward members of the opposite sex, the same sex, or both sexes
Sexual dysfunction
A consistent disturbance ins equal desire, arousal, or orgasm tat causes psychological distress and interpersonal difficulties
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder
A sexual dysfunction characterized by little or no sexual desire
Sexual aversion disorder
A sexual dysfunction characterized by active avoidance of genital sexual contact because of extreme anxiety, fear or disgust
Dyspareunia
A sexual dysfunction characterized by genital pain before, during, or after intercourse
Erectile dysfunction
In males, sexual dysfunction characterized by a recurring inability to achieve or maintain an erect penis
Male orgasm disorder
In males, sexual dysfunction characterized by delayed orgasm during intercourse or the inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse
Premature ejaculation
In males, sexual dysfunction characterized by orgasm occurring before it is desired, often immediately or shortly after sexual stimulation or penetration
Female orgasmic disorder
In females, sexual dysfunction characterized by consistent delays in achieving orgasm of the inability to achieve orgasm
Vaginismus
Sexual dysfunction characterized by persistent, involuntary contractions or spasms of the vaginal muscles, which result in uncomfortable or painful intercourse
Paraphilia
Any of several forms of nontraditional sexual behavior in which a person’s sexual gratification depends on an unusual sexual experience, object, or fantasy
Sexually transmitted diseases
Any of several infectious diseases that are transmitted primarily through sexual intercourse or other intimate sexual contact
Genital herpes
A sexually transmitted disease caused by the heroes simplex virus that can produce outbreaks of painful blisters in the genital and anal regions
AIDS
A disease caused by HIV, which selectively attacks helper T cells in the immune system, progressively weakening the body’s ability to fight infections and diseases
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
A retrovirus that infects, destroys, and reduces the number of helper T cells in the immune system,producing AIDS