Health- Chapter 5 (pages 135-162)

Sexual orientation is based on which three factors?

Biological, psychological and socioenvironmental factors.

What term describes the inner lining of the uterus?

Endometrium

What are the stages of the sexual response cycle?

Excitement/ arousal, plateau, orgasm and resolution

What term describes our personal sense of awareness of being masculine or feminine?

Gender identity

What are some ways to resolve conflicts in a relationship?

Identify the problem or issues, generate several possible solutions, evaluate the alternative solutions, decide on the best solution, implement the solution and follow up.

What is the function of the epididymis?

It is the duct system atop the testis where the sperm matures.

Does jealousy reflect true love?

Jealousy often indicates underlying problems, such as insecurity, low self-esteem or possessiveness which are barriers to a healthy relationship.

What does the term vulva describe?

The region that consists of the female's external genitalia.

What factors might reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?

They live far away, you don't find the person physically attractive and you don't have similar interests or have similarities. Opposites don't typically attract to one another.

What is true about the things gay and lesbian couples seek in primary relationships as compared to heterosexuals?

They seek the same things that heterosexual partners do: love, friendship, communication, validation, companionship, and a sense of stability.

How might a couple demonstrate that they are fascinated by each other?

They tend to pay attention to the other person even when they should be involved in other activities. They are preoccupied with the other and want to think about, talk to, or be with the other.

How do we fulfill our needs for intimacy, social integration, and nurturance?

Through relationships with others.

What is the most sensitive or erotic spot in the female genital region?

Clitoris

What is sexual orientation?

A person's enduring emotional, romantic, sexual or affectionate attraction to other persons.

What would you suggest to a friend who recently broke up with her boyfriend of two years in order to cope with the failed relationship?

Acknowledge that you've gone through a rough spot. You may feel grief, loneliness, rejection, anger, guilt, relief, sadness and its good to reach out to others to deal with these feelings. Let go of negative thought patterns and habits. Engage in activities that make you happy. Explore the new person you want to be while reconnecting with your old self. Take time to evaluate who you are at this point in your life. Think about what makes you happy and spend time with people who you enjoy and who are nurturing. Make a promise to yourself: no new relationships until you have moved past the last one. You need time to resolve the past experience rather than escape from it. Heal first.

What is an example of a monogamous relationship?

An exclusive sexual involvement with one partner.

What are some characteristics of intimate relationships?

Behavioral interdependence, need fulfillment, emotional attachment and emotional availability.

What is known as the process of resolving differences in relationships peacefully and creatively?

Conflict resolution

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, what is the term for the most complete, ideal type of love?

Consummate love

What type of people in your life can you have intimate relationships with?

Family members, friends, and romantic partners.

What are some reasons relationships end?

Illness, financial concerns, career problems, and personality conflicts. Failure to communicate or live up to the relationship expectations can lead to resentment and disappointment. Differences in sexual needs, conflict, negative interactions and general lack of respect can also end relationships.

What are two friends demonstrating when they are able to share their feelings freely, provide support, and reassurance?

Intimacy, social integration, nurturance, assistance and affirmation. All aspects of need fulfillment in an intimate relationship. It is a mutually rewarding imate relationship.

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, love involves which three components?

Intimacy: the emotional component, which involves closeness, sharing and mutual support, passion: the motivational component, which includes lust, attraction, sexual arousal and sharing, and commitment: the cognitive component, which includes the decision to be open to love in the short term and the commitment to the relationship in the long term.

What type of relationships involve need fulfillment?

Intimate relationships

What impact has social media played on relationships?

It can bring people closer together; at its worst, it can be used intentionally or unitentionally to embarrass or hurt.

What are some characteristics of successful relationships?

Learning appropriate self-disclosure, becoming a better listener, using nonverbal communication and managing conflict through communication.

What is the name of the sac that contains the testes?

Scrotum

What involves sharing feelings and information as a means of getting to know another person?

Self-disclosure

What is self-disclosure?

Sharing feelings or personal information with others.

Define the safer sex standard of behavior.

Social scripts that have been adopted over time, not laws or rules. Choosing to be sexually active, then you should act to prevent unintended pregnancy or disease transmission.

When is a person most likely to listen best?

When we believe that the message is somehow important and relevant to us, the speaker holds our attention through humor, dramatic effect or other techniques, and we are in the mood to listen (free of distractions and worries).

What are some differences in communication patterns between men and women?

Women smile and nod more often, maintain better eye contact, have a higher pitched softer voice, use approximately 5 speech tones, may sound more emotional, make more tentative statements, interrupt less often, take up less space, gesture toward the body, lean forward when listening, more gentle when touching others, more feedback via body language, express intimate feelings more readily, more likely to ask for help, apologize more frequently, talk is primarily a means of rapport, establishing connections and negotiating relationships. Men frown more often, often avoid eye contact, have a lower pitched, louder voice, use approximately 3 speech tones , may sound more abrupt, make more direct statements, more likely to interrupt, occupy more space, gesture away from the body, lean back when listening, use more forceful gestures, have less feedback via body language, have more difficulty in expressing intimate feelings, less likely to ask for help, apologize less often, and talk is primarily a means of preserving independence and negotiating and maintaining status.

How does self-esteem affect your relationships?

Your perception of yourself and acceptance of yourself can influence your reationship choices. If you feel unattractive, inferior, etc. you may choose not to interact with others and avoid social events. Or seek out individual who confirm your negative view of yourself by treating you poorly. Conversely if you are secure about yourself you will make it easier to form relationships with people who support and nurture you, and to interact with a variety of people in a healthy, balanced way.