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70 Cards in this Set
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Name the characteristics of a healthy relationship
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maturity and independence
both have self-esteem and mutual respect communication and the ability to work on skills good sexual relationship enjoy spending time together acknowledgment of strengths and failures and take responsibility for both assertive about what they want, but also flexible both are friends and lovers couple has a good relationship with family shared spiritual values |
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What are some factors in choosing a partnership?
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proximity
physical attractiveness similarity biological instinct |
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What neurotransmitter is associated with love?
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dopamine
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similarity theories
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people are not only attracted to people who are similar, but fall in love with them and seek them as partners
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theory of narcissism
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the theory that we love in others what we love in our self
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social exchange theory
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falling in love and choosing a partner based on "commodities"
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Love Triangle
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Intimacy - emotional
Commitment - pledge Passion - sexual part |
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compassionate love
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intimacy and commitment with no passion which turns out to be a friendship
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consummate love
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all three components of the triangle
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metamessage
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the unspoken message you send or get when you are communicating
includes all aspects of communication |
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Men's Communication Style
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use communication to compete
establish dominance, competence, and knowledge |
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Women's Communication Style
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use communication to connect
find commonalities share experiences giving and receiving support |
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Sex
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refers to the biological status as male or female
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intersex
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condition where the babys genitals are ambiguous at birth because of prenatal hormones
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gender
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refers to the behaviors and characteristics of the individual
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How are gender roles established?
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begin at childhood
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marriage
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legal union with also a contract between the couple and state
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What are some characteristics of a successful marriage?
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getting married for positive reasons
realistic attitudes about the relationship satisfaction of personality ability to resolve conflicts yolked |
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Cons of Marriage
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divorce
not everyone can be married |
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Pros and Cons of gay partnerships
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Pros: have communication skills
flexible roles adapt to partner able to negotiate effective parenting Cons: descrimination don't have support |
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cohabitation
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two people of the opposite sex live together as unmarried partners
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blended family
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a couple that has children from a different marriage
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vulva
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the external sex organs of the female
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What does the vulva include?
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mons pubis
labia majora and minora clitoris vaginal openings urethral openings |
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Internal sex organs of the female
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vagina
cervix uterus fallopian tubes ovaries |
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external sex organs of the male
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penis
scrotum |
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Name the parts of the penis
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glans
corona shaft |
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internal sex organs of the male
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testes
epidydimus vas deferens ejaculatory ducts urethra seminal vesicle prostate glands cowpers gland |
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What produces testosterone
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testes
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Sex Drive hormones
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testosterone is produced and stimulates the release of dopamine
serotonin is thought to give the satisfaction in an orgasm |
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Excitement of Sexual Response
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begins with vasocongestion and myotonia
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Plateau Phase of Sexual Response
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just before an orgasm
penis lengthens and vagina widens sex flush |
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Orgasm
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massive discharge of impulses
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Resolution of Sexual Excitment
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sex flush fades
refractory period for men women don't have this part |
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erogenous zones
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parts of the body that are particularly sensitive to sexual stimulation
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vasocongestion
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inflow of blood to erogenous zones
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myotonia
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voluntary or involuntary muscle tension occurring in response to sexual stimuli
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When does reproductive development begin?
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in the womb
males produce androgens females produce estrogens and progestins |
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What are the effects of puberty on girls?
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breasts develop
gain weight menarche |
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What are the effects of puberty on boys?
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sex organs grow
hair grows voice deepens ejaculation occurs testes produce sperm |
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perimenopause
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leading up to menopause
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viropause
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refers to changes in sexual desire in middle aged men
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Female Dysfunctions
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Pain During Sex
Sexual Desire Disorder Female Sexual Desire Disorder Orgasmic Dysfunction |
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vaginismus
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intense involuntary contractions of the outter muscles of the vagina that tighten the muscles of the vagina
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What are the causes of Pain During Sex? (women)
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vaginismus
inability to lubricate psychological disorder |
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What are the causes of Sexual Desire Disorder (women)
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medications
drugs relationship problems unsatisfied with partner |
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What are the causes of Orgasmic dysfunction (women)
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lack of experience
emotional factors attitudes about sex |
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Male Sexual Dysfunctions
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Pain during sex
Sexual Desire Disorder Erectile Dysfunction Ejaculation Dysfunction |
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What causes pain during sex for males?
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infections
irregular shape |
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Dental Dam
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a small latex square placed over the vulva
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fertility awareness method
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knowing when the best time to get pregnant is
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What days of a cycle has a higher chance of getting pregnant?
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8 - 18
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What are some signs of ovulation?
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vagina is wet
egg comes out body temp is higher |
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Barrier Methods
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physically seperate the sperm from the egg
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What is the only form of contraception that has been proven to decrease the risk of STDs
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condom
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Intrauterine Device
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a T that is placed in the uterus and blocks sperm from the fallopian tubes and also stops ovulation
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Medical Abortion
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using drugs to abort the baby
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What are the causes of infertility?
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low sperm count
blockage of fallopian tubes scaring of the uterus lack of ovulation blockage from tissues outside the uterus |
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What are some solutions of infertility?
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surgery
hormones |
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congenital abnormalties
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birth defects
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pregnancy counseling
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counciling before conception that may include an evaluation of current health behaviors and health status, recommendations for improving health, and treatment of any existing conditions that might increase risks
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What nutritional changes should a pregnant woman make?
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eating 300 more calories
getting more Ca folic acid don't eat a lot of fish |
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What vaccines should be given to pregnant women?
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rubella
hepatitis B |
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Postpartum period
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three months following the pregnancy
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What causes SIDS
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tobacco use
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Preeclampsia
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high blood pressure, fluid retention, kidney and liver damage, and potential fetal death
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eclampsia
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untreated preeclampsia
marked by seizures and coma |
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alpha-fetoprotein measurement
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a protein produced by the fetus that seeps into the amniotic fluid and can cause problems in the spinal cord development
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chromosomal analysis
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found in older pregnant women
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chronic villus sampling
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a large needle is passed through the abdomen to the uterus
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