Midterm

Question 1

Ethnocentric

Answer 1

the attitude that the behaviors and customs of ones own ethnic group or culture are superior to others

Question 2

Socialization

Answer 2

the process of internalizing society’s beliefs. manner in which a society shapes individual behaviors and expectations of behaviors.

Question 3

Socializing Agent

Answer 3

the social influences (parents, peers, media) that shape behavior

Question 4

Hooking Up

Answer 4

Non relationships exist without any commitment

Question 5

Serial Monogamy

Answer 5

the practice of having a series of monogamous sexual relationships

Question 6

Gender Role

Answer 6

a set of culturally specific norms concerning the expected behaviors and attitude of men and women

Question 7

Androgyny

Answer 7

capability to integrate both traditionally masculine and feminine characteristics into his gender role

Question 8

Masturbation

Answer 8

self simulation of ones genitals

Question 9

Replacement Theory

Answer 9

sexual fantasy in which one imagines one having sex with someone other than their partner

Question 10

Robert Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love

Answer 10

Intimacy
Passion
Decision/Commitment

Question 11

John Lee’s Color of Love Theory

Answer 11

Primary (Eros, Ludus, Storge)

Secondary (Pragma, Mania, Agape)

Question 12

Passionate Love

Answer 12

being in love usually short lived fragile due to being an intensely emotional experience

Question 13

Compassionate Love

Answer 13

loving/ caring for a person

combination of closeness, intimacy, and commitment. could be felt for a variety of people

Question 14

Self- Disclosure

Answer 14

revealing self relevant info about self (ones thoughts and feelings that are deep/personal)

Question 15

Equitable Relationship

Answer 15

relationship where partners have an equal amount of positive and negative outcomes (balanced relationship)

Question 16

Jealousy

Answer 16

an emotional state that is aroused by a perceived threat to a value relationship or position

Question 17

Sexual Response Cycle

Answer 17

excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution

Question 18

Aphrodisiac

Answer 18

substances that enhance sexual desire or performance

Question 19

Anaphrodisiac

Answer 19

substances that suppress sexual functioning

Question 20

Courtship Disorders

Answer 20

a group of paraphilias often seen together

Question 21

Paraphilia

Answer 21

abnormal sexual desire

Question 22

Pedophilia

Answer 22

sexual desire for prepubescent children

Question 23

Fetishism

Answer 23

sexual desire for inanimate objects or non genital body parts

Question 24

Exhibitionism

Answer 24

sexual desire from genital exposure

Question 25

Voyeurism

Answer 25

sexual desire from watching others undress or engage in sexual behavior

Question 26

Bestiality

Answer 26

sexual desire for animals

Question 27

Sadism

Answer 27

sexual desire from inflicting pain on another

Question 28

Masochism

Answer 28

sexual desire from receiving pain

Question 29

Urophilia

Answer 29

sexual desire from urine

Question 30

Corprophilia

Answer 30

sexual desire from feces

Question 31

Frotteurism

Answer 31

sexual desire from rubbing gentians on strangers

Question 32

Necrophilia

Answer 32

sexual desire by a dead body

Question 33

Klismaphilia

Answer 33

sexual desire from the use of enemas

Question 34

Autoerotic Asphyxia

Answer 34

sexual desire from choking during sexual activities and intercourse