Psych Test #4

Front 1

physiological status as male or female

the psychological and sociocultural definition of masulinity or femininity, based on the expected behaviors for males and females

Back 1

sex vs. gender

Front 2

In the early weeks of prenatal development, the gonads, or sex glands, of the male and female fetus are identical. During the 7th week of prenatal development, a single gene is found only on the y chromosome and known as Sry, sets in motion the forces that lead to the development of testes in male fetuses.

Back 2

how xy embryos develope male sex characteristics

Front 3

internal and external reproductive organs (genitalia)

physical characteristics that appear at puberty and are associated with sexual maturity but not directly involved in reproduction

Back 3

primary vs. secondary sex characteristics

Front 4

cross-cultural studies reveal that kohlberg's states of gender identity, gender stability, and gender constancy occur in the same order in different cultures.

Back 4

cross-cultural studies of kohlberg's stages of gender identity

Front 5

a theory suggesting that young children are motivated to attend to behave in ways consistent with gender-based standards and stereotypes of their culture

Back 5

gender schema theory

Front 6

women tend to prefer men who are somewhat older, more stable and with sufficient resources, generous, emotionally attached, and strong enough to provide protection for the family.

Back 6

what females seek in mates according to evolutionary psychology

Front 7

males tend to perform better than females on some spatial tasks.

Back 7

gender differences in spatial ability

Front 8

Most researchers that greater physical aggresion in males is one of the most consistent and significant gender differences.

Girls and women are more likely than their male peers to use indirect forms of aggression.

Back 8

direct vs. indirect aggression (gender differences)

Front 9

excitement: 1st stage - erection in males and a swelling of the clitoris and vaginal lubrication in females

plateau phase: 2nd stage - muscle tension and blood flow to the genitals increase in preparation for orgasm

orgasm: 3rd stage - sudden discharge of accumulated sexual tension and involuntary muscle contraction

resolution: 4th stage - body returns to n unaroused state

Back 9

four phases of sexual response cycle

Front 10

Research seems to suggest an association between a high incidence of sexual fantasies and a more satisfactory sex life and fewer sexual problems.

Back 10

sexual fantasies & satisfaction with sex life

Front 11

According to Masters & Johnson, a couples "total commitment, in which all sense of obligation is linked to mutual feelings of loving concern, sustains a couple sexually over the years"

Back 11

the best or most satisfying sex according to masters & johnson

Front 12

-"nature" explanations - genetics, androgens, hypothalamus, age of onset

Back 12

current theories of the origins of homosexuality

Front 13

homosexuality is a disorder only if the individuals thinks that there is a problem

Back 13

American Psychological Association's view of homosexuality.