Ch 8 Health Sexuality and Intimate Relationships

What is "spectatoring"?

Observing one's own sexual experience rather than taking part in it

Jen is talking to her husband, Phil, about the argument they had last night. They argued because he came home late and hadn't told her that was his plan. In what way can Phil show effective listening skills?

Saying "I can understand why you were angry.

What is a metamessage?

The implicit message about the reason for the communication

What is the refractory period?

The period in the resolution phase during which orgasm and ejaculation cannot occur

The risk of urethritis or cystitis can be lessened by drinking _____ to prevent bacteria from clinging to the cells lining the urinary tract.

cranberry juice

In the sexual response cycle, vaginal lubrication and erection of the penis occur in the _____ phase

excitement

In which organ does fertilization of the ovum typically take place?

fallopian tube

Factors such as age, religion, race, education, and social background have little influence on choice of intimate partners

false

Intimacy is the feeling that the identities of two persons have merged into one

false

Rapid ejaculation by men is only curable by medication such as topical anesthetics or serotonin reuptake inhibitors

false

Sexual orientation refers to whether an individual identifies as male or female

false

When arguing with your partner, you should continue the argument until the matter is resolved, regardless of how long it takes

false

The uterus does not:

produce an ovum each month

The fallopian tubes

transport ova from the ovaries to the uterus

A woman with premenstrual dysphoric disorder may experience mood swings, depression, irritability, and anxiety.

true

Inhibited sexual desire can result from stress, fatigue, and depression

true

Relationships without intimacy are more likely to fail than ones that do have it

true

Socialization is a process by which an individual's sexual attitudes and behaviors are formed

true

The disclosure of intimate information produces a sense of trust between two people

true

The prostate gland manufactures a portion of a man's seminal fluid

true