Test 3 Flashcards
(106 cards)
When does gender identity take place?
After 24 months
What are some examples of physical development and functional sexual anatomy of a baby from birth to age 2?
- many behaviors are due to curiosity
- male fetuses and newborns are capable of erections
- Female newborns are capable of vaginal lubrication
Psychosexual development of babies from birth to age 2?
- bonding between mother and infant.
- learn about cuddling, holding, kissing, touching from parents
- Develop strong identification with a gender
Sexual behavior (curiosity) of babies from birth to age 2?
- learning about their bodies and how to control them
- Discover genital area between 6-12 months
- Want to love and engage in behaviors that set stage for adulthood
T/F: We must be careful not to attribute adult motives to childhood behaviors.
TRUE
Developments in children of ages 2-5?
- learns basic physical skills
- continued learning about the body
- What it means to be a boy/girl
- Looks at others for models of gender behavior
- Interest and questioning nature about genitals, body waste
- Develop a sense of sexuality. Wonder how mom/dad are different
- engage in “sex play”
Developments in children ages 6-12?
- Moving towards puberty
- becoming more private
- sexual interest and activity increases
- learn about sex and curious about others’ genitals
- masturbation begins at later stage
- experimentation with siblings and cousins begin
Tween-age developments?
- Extremely curious and interested in opposite sex
- Start to compare themselves with peers
- peer acceptance is very important
What is the SL theory of tweens?
- Children learn attitudes and values by observing and imitation behaviors of others
- TV and music become powerful influences on sexual values
- begin to move toward “adult” role modeled behaviors
What are the developments in children ages 12-18 (adolescents)?
- Physical maturation. Awkward stage for many
- changes in almost every system in body, energy, sexual desire, mood, personality
When does puberty usually begin?
- 8-13 for girls, menarche is around 12
- 9-14 for boys, semenarche is around 13
Stats on kissing/touching at age 13?
- 73% of girls and 60% of boys have kissed
- 20% of boys and 35% of girls have experienced breast touching
Oral sex statistics of ages 15-19?
54% of girls age 15-19
55% of boys age 15-19
Same-sex behavior statistics in teenage years?
- 8-12% had sexual contact with same-sex partners
- 10-13% unsure about their orientation
- 1-6% are homosexual or bisexual
What is the average age of first intercourse in the US?
- 16.9 for boys
- 17.4 for girls
By age 20, 80% have had their first sexual experience
What % of teens get pregnant each year?
- Around 7-10%
- 31% have become pregnant by age 20
- Has gone down
Teenage pregnancy stats:
- 95% of teens keep baby
- 70% drop out of HS
- 25% have another baby within 24 months
- 80% end up on welfare by year 5
- Only 20% marry teen mother of their child
T/F: The greater the age difference between couples, the more likely there is sexual activity.
TRUE
Teenage STD statistics:
- Chlamydia and gonorrhea higher in 15-19-year-old females than any other age group
- Rates of STIs are increasing
What are the two major developmental challenges of adulthood?
- formation of a sexual identity
- intimate relationships
How much of the population indicates that their religious beliefs guide their sexual behavior?
33%
What is intimacy?
Form a bond with one another
- capacity to know one’s own thoughts and feelings
- willingness to share those feelings
- develop interpersonal skills for sharing
What is sexual identity?
consists of gender identity, sexual orientation, and erotic intention
What is sexual meaning?
internalized personal experience with cultural context; must develop your sense of identity, goals, values, and then find partner who shares them