[PSYCH] Human Sexuality & Reproductive Issues

Refers to the total human environment which includes physical, psychic, social, cultural, and spiritual aspects.

Human Sexual Ecology

(T/F) The sexual energy crisis is due to the imbalanced regard for sexuality, focusing much on the physical dimension.

T

(T/F) One reason for the sexual energy crisis is the strictness of religious moral values and the rise of progressive philosophies of freedom.

F; should be loosening of religious moral values.

It is when people consider sex too enigmatic to talk about openly.

a. Hypersacralisation of sex

b. Trivialization of sex

(T or F) A solution to the preoccupation with the physical dimension of personhood and sexuality is to recognize one's spiritual and psychic selves.

T

(T or F) Normal human sexuality is characterized by compulsive sexual behavior, and feelings of desire, behavior that brings pleasure to oneself and partner.

F; Normal human sexuality is NOT compulsive

(T or F) Sexuality is defined by physical or genital pleasure.

F; Sexuality is more holistic than just sex, and goes beyond the physical and genital pleasure. It is determined by anatomy, physiology, psychology, religion, culture and personal experiences.

is the power of sharing one's self physically and spiritually that involves giving and receiving the gift of self with self, others and with all of nature

Sexual energy

It is the unique ability of humans to communicate with others, ourselves and all of God's creations.

Sexuality

(T or F) Love and sexuality are two different concepts, unique to human persons, that can exist independently of each other.

F; Love and sexuality are intertwined; when a person loves another, they act sexually as an expression of love

(T or F) Personal values is the center of the human person from which all operations or interactions draw upon a single source that is the core of his being.

F; Human soul is the center of the human person not personal values.

is our personal and social power of sharing to share the gift of life in space in time with a new human being

Geniality

(T or F) Geniality entails a personal power but specifically a power of the human community because the newborn child belongs to and is the responsibility of the whole community in a definite way

TRUE

Geniality focuses not on the man-woman relationship but rather the sharing of their respective gift of life with a _.

Child

It is the personal power to share the gift of genital life with the person of the other sex

Coitality

(T or F) Coital union is sharing one’s genital or generative life with a person of the opposite sex

TRUE

is the natural means by which two people together share the gift of life with another person

Coital Power

(T or F) Gender identity starts to develop at around 7 years old.

FALSE: It begins at 2–3 years old; clearer by 6–7 years old.

The feeling or wish to undergo a sex change operation.

Gender dysphoria

Incongruent gender identity may lead to the wish of becoming the _ sex.

Opposite

The personal and psychological experience of one’s emotional and physiological distinctiveness as being male or female.

Gender identity

The developmental stage when gender identity is generally solidified.

6 years old

(T or F) Gender dysphoria may lead to seeking hormonal therapy.

TRUE

Role which stresses traits and behavior of being male and female

Gender role

At what age does gender role become more defined

Pre-school stage of 3-6 years old

(T or F) At the end of Gender role stage, the child STILL MAINTAINS their oedipal strivings for the parent of the opposite sex.

False

At the end of the pre-school stage, the child is expected to have GIVEN UP their oedipal strivings for the parent of the opposite sex, instead, identifies with the parent of the SAME SEX

Determined by Genetic, Hormonal, Cognitive, Environment & The object of a person's desires and urges, and impulse

Sexual Orientation

(Objective or Subjective Sexual Orientation) The person with whom one CHOOSES TO ENGAGE in a sexual contact

Objective Sexual Orientation

(Objective or Subjective Sexual Orientation) Found in PRIVATE erotic fantasies and wishes

Subjective Sexual Orientation

TRUE or FALSE: Sexual identity is present upon conception.

TRUE

The presence of what hormones are used to differentiate males from females at 5-6 weeks?

Pituitary FSH and Testosterone

At how many weeks can external genitalia be used to determine the biological sex of a fetus?

12 weeks

TRUE or FALSE: The oral pleasure of infants during the first six months is active.

FALSE. During the first six months, infants have passive oral pleasure. This only becomes active after six months of age.

TRUE or FALSE: Infants have sensual experiences primarily from being fed, carried, or talked to by their family members.

TRUE

Which sex is more likely to be treated gently and more affectionately by their parents?

Female

At what age range do toddlers typically become aware of their gender identity?

2-3 years old

List at least three physical characteristics toddlers might use to differentiate males from females.

Body parts (e.g., genitals)

Clothing style (e.g., dresses vs. pants)

Hair length (e.g., long vs. short hair)

Presence of facial hair (e.g., mustache)

During the preschool years (ages 3–6), what major developmental milestone regarding gender occurs?

Development of gender roles after experimentation

What is the recommended parental response if a preschool child is found masturbating?

If parents see kids masturbating, they don’t have to shout or act in shock or get angry

At what age do children begin exploration of their bodies and experimenting with gender roles?

3-6 years old

When must oedipal and electra complex be resolved?

Pre-school Phase

According to Freud, during the latency stage, sexual urges are sublimated into __ achievement.

Scholastic achievement

What is the hormone responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?

Testosterone

What is the hormone responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics?

Estrogen

What is the act that must not be separated from its procreative purpose according to Catholic teaching?

Sexual intercourse

TRUE or FALSE: During the latency stage, children show heightened sexual curiosity.

FALSE. Sexual curiosity decreases

TRUE or FALSE: Children at the latency stage often camouflage their attraction to the opposite sex by teasing or insulting them.

TRUE

What is the desire during the early phase of Sexuality of Adulthood?

Desire for intimacy and marriage

what event occurs for women during the middle phase of the Sexuality of Adulthood?

menopause

(T or F): Despite the age range of more than 60 years old during the late phase of Sexuality of Adulthood, there is still INCREASING capacity for sexual intercourse.

FALSE; The late phase of Sexuality of Adulthood is characterized by a decreased capacity for masturbation and sexual intercourse. However, there is increased anxiety when talking about sex and coitus.

By early adulthood, the individual is expected to be in the _ of psychosexual development as described by Sigmund Freud

genital stage

Some women have __ sexual drive as pelvic vasocongestion produces a more sexually responsive state

increased

"""Those who view pregnant women as sacred and not to be defiled by coital union"" is the description of what complex?"

Madonna complex

Parental reaction characterized by mothers who are adamant on not wanting the pregnancy

Relieved

(T or F): Psychological attachment to the fetus begins in utero by the 1st trimester

False. Psychological attachment to the fetus begins in utero by the 2nd trimester.

The mental health disorder that may occur after perinatal death due to emotional projection onto the infant?

Postpartum depression or psychosis

Infertility incidence is about ___ % due to unknown causes.

10-20%

(T or F): First trimester abortions are more psychologically traumatic than 2nd trimester abortions.

False. Second trimester abortions are more psychologically traumatic than 1st trimester abortions.

Adoption is ideally explained to the child by the age of ____ years old.

1.5-3

Objective or Subjective Sexual Orientation

Panerotic fantasies (with anyone)

Subjective Sexual Orientation

Objective sexual orientation where a person engages in sexual contact with both sexes

Bisexual

Subjective sexual orientation where a person does not have fantasies about anyone

Aerotic fantasies

TRUE or FALSE: During adolescence, masturbation is often accompanied by sexual fantasies that help in establishing gender identity and orientation.

TRUE

What is the part of the male brain that is stimulated by female physical traits for sexual arousal?

Amygdala

What are the brain areas related to female-pattern development possibly linked to homosexuality?

Ventromedial and anterior nuclei of the hypothalamus