PSYCH031 1st Sem Midterms

Sexual Self

It deals with one's evaluations of cognitive, affective, behavioral, and physiological aspects of sexuality as well as attributions of desire and arousal.

SEXUALITY

It refers to a person's sexual interest and attraction to others, erotic experiences and responses.

Sex, Gender

core fundamentals of sexual self

SEX

It is biological (male, female, also intersex).

It also refers to sexual acts

GENDER

It is generally considered as a socially constructed concept associated with a given sex (masculinity or femininity).

Biological Perspective

Internal and external sex organs

DNA (Chromosomes)

Hormones

Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm, Resolution

Stages of the Sexual Response Cycle

Stage 1: Excitement

the beginning of sexual arousal; preparation for intercourse

Stage 2: Plateau

physical arousal builds

Stage 3: Orgasm

third and shortest phase of the sexual response cycle

Stage 4: Resolution

arousal slowly subsides and returns to normal levels

Lust

boosts testosterone and estrogen

attraction

boosts dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin

attachment

boosts oxytocin, vasopressin

Chlamydia, Herpes, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

CHLAMYDIA

Caused by bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis

HERPES

Caused by Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

GONORRHEA

Caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae

SYPHILIS

Caused by Treponema pallidum

TRICHOMONIASIS

Caused by bacteria Trichomonas vaginalis

HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV)

Causes genital warts; cervical cancer

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)

Causative agents of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)

Destroys cells of the immune system

Sexual Contact

vertical transmission

needle sharing

blood contamination

4 ways of how you can get hiv

Condoms, PrEP

protects from HIV transmission when used correctly and consistently during sex

Natural Birth Control, Artificial Birth Control

Methods of Contraception

NATURAL BIRTH CONTR

It does NOT involves medicine or devices to prevent pregnancy rather only bodily changes are monitored. • Examples: calendar method, withdrawal, abstinence

ARTIFICIAL BIRTH CONTROL

Any product, practices, or procedures that involves medicine or devices to prevent pregnancy • Examples: condoms, pills, or surgery

Birth Control

Prevents STD Transmission

2 Major Purposes of Contraception

Barrier Method

hormonal method

reversible

sterilization (permanent)

4 MAJOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF CONTRACEPTIONS

Physical Self

It is the concrete dimension, the tangible aspect of the person that can be directly observed and examined.

Physical Self

It also refers to your body

Physical Self

It is an initial source of sensation and necessary for the origin and maintenance of personality

media

peers

adults

factors affecting self esteem

Self - Concept

essential to building the physical self

Self - Concept

It is the collection of beliefs, knowledge, and attitudes about oneself.

Self - Concept

It is important because it embodies the ultimate answer to the question "Who am I?"

self-ideal

self-image

self-esteem

Core Ingredients of Self-Concept

somatic society

a society obsessed of beautiful face & body

exercise regularly

eat fruits & veggies

drink 7-8 glasses of water regularly

affirm your self everyday

healthy tips to boost self esteem

Material Self

It is NOT the physical entities themselves but one's psychological ownership of them

Material Self

Hence, this could be tangible objects, people, or places that carry the designation "my or mine"

body

clothes

immediate family

home

parts of our material self

BODY

The innermost part of our materials self.

CLOTHES

Choice of clothes directly and indirectly impacts and shapes our personal identity.

IMMEDIATE FAMILY

Our father, mother, siblings, spouse, and children are part of our self

HOME

We clean and decorate our house, as an extension and reflection of our self

bodily self

extended self

material self consists of these two

bodily self

Possessions provide us: Influence, Power, Sympathy, Social Status, & Emotions

extended self

Do not get attached to possessions and based your self-worth to unstable objects & meanings