Exam 2

Question 1

Definition of sexual desire

Answer 1

motivational component of sexuality

Question 2

Definition of sexual arousal

Answer 2

genital component of sexuality

Question 3

what are the two types of sexual desire

Answer 3

1) spontaneous (internally driven)
2) responsive (external stimulus)

Question 4

What are to two components of sexual arousal?

Answer 4

1) Physiological genital arousal
2) Pychological subjective component

Question 5

what are the three basic processes of physiological genital arousal?

Answer 5

1) vasocongestion
2) myotonia
3) cardiopulmonary changes

Question 6

when are sexual behaviors considered problematic?

Answer 6

based on how the person feels about the experiences

Question 7

what is the most important part of the brain for male sexual functioning

Answer 7

the hypothalamus

Question 8

what part of the brain is important for sexual fantasies?

Answer 8

Cerebral cortex

Question 9

what neurotransmitter enhances sexual arousal /behavior

Answer 9

dopamine

Question 10

what neurotransmitter reduces sexual arousal/orgasm

Answer 10

serotonin

Question 11

which sense is most dominant in sexuality? Which is second?

Answer 11

1) touch
2) visual

Question 12

what is the name of sexual noises?

Answer 12

copulatory vocalizations

Question 13

what can hearing loss in men cause?

Answer 13

erectile dysfunction

Question 14

what are the four phases of the masters and johnson sexual response cycle?

Answer 14

1) excitement
2) plateau
3) orgasm
4) resolution

Question 15

can men have a physiological experience without feeling aroused?

Answer 15

YES

Question 16

when does a man get an erection?

Answer 16

3-8 seconds after stimulation

Question 17

describe male plateau phase

Answer 17

high excitement maintained

Question 18

what makes precum?

Answer 18

Cowper’s Glands

Question 19

What are the 2 phases of ejaculation?

Answer 19

1) emission: sperm and fluids forced into duct
2) explusion (ejaculation): contractions of urethra

Question 20

do women feel arousal or desire first?

Answer 20

women feel arousal before desire

Question 21

can women lubricate without being aware or psychologically ready?

Answer 21

YES

Question 22

What are common physiological events in women during plateau?

Answer 22

• swelling of outer vagina
• clitoris pulls back under hood

Question 23

which tissues in women contract during orgasm?

Answer 23

1) uterus
2) outer vagina
3) anal sphincter muscles

Question 24

what percent of sexually exprienced women report never having an orgasm?

Answer 24

5-10%

Question 25

what is the most common sexual develpment disease

Answer 25

AIS

Question 26

What is the conclusion drawn for the David Reimer story?

Answer 26

nature sets a predisposition for gender identity. Cannot make gender assumptions based on external genitalia

Question 27

when is gener identity usually formed?

Answer 27

around 2 or 3

Question 28

what is required for a gender dysphoria diagnosis?

Answer 28

significant distress or impairment

Question 29

is male to female or female to male trans more common?

Answer 29

male to female is twice as common

Question 30

what is the social learning theory?

Answer 30

children are rewarded for enacting gender stereotypical roles

Question 31

when do children begin to recognize social gender role differences?

Answer 31

14 months

Question 32

when do children begin to organize their world according to gender?

Answer 32

18-24 months

Question 33

when do kids know stereotypes?

Answer 33

age 4

Question 34

what percent of trans community will attempt suicide?

Answer 34

40%

Question 35

what are the 3 types of attraction?

Answer 35

1) emotional attraction 2) romantic attraction 3) sexual attraction

Question 36

when did national same sex marriage become legal?

Answer 36

2015

Question 37

when was national occupational protection passed for gay people?

Answer 37

2020