Midterm 2 Flashcards
attachment
the bond between infant and caregiver
when do children discover they have genitals
6-12 months
when do kids start to understand the concept of marriage
5 years old
when do kids understand their gender
2-3 years old
andrearche
maturation of adrenal glands
how common is masterbation before puberty
fairly common, one study showed 40%
Generally boys before girls
masterbation learning: boys vs girls
boys through friends
girls accidental
predictors for early sexual behaviour
poor parental relationships
previous unwanted sexual experience
drug/ alchohal use
gender segregated social orginization
reffering to the rigid gender operation for children
how to cultivate positive sexuality
sexual self esteem
care for self and others
heteronormativity
belief that heterosexuality is the norm
counteracting sexualization in childhood
provide literacy programs
comprehensive sexual education
examples of biological and social implications of sexual activity
bio- hormone levels positively correlated
social- 2 parent households
ethnic group which is less likely to masterbate
Asian \
average age of first intercourse in Canada
16-19
what is classified as early sex
15
risks with early sex
less likely to use contraceptives
more likely to contract STD’S
high risk for teen pregancy
average of a first bf/gf
9-12
are sexting and sexual behaviours connected
no youth do one without the other often
why do younger people engage in risky sexual behaviours
amygdala is hyper active which controls feel good rpincple
PFC is underdeveloped and controls rational thinking
STI prevelence in canada
more women than men
most young adults
most common STI’s
chlamydia, herpes,hpv
2 types of sti
bacterial viral
chlaymida symptoms
penis - mostly asymptomatic
vagina - abnormal discharge, burn when pee