HSCI 120 Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sexual Behaviour

These flashcards cover key concepts, theories, and terms related to human sexuality and sexual behavior discussed in the lecture.

Academic Integrity

A commitment to honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility in academic work.

Social Exchange Theory

A theory that posits that individuals assess relationships based on the rewards and costs associated with them.

Social Script Theory

The concept that our social interactions follow predefined sequences of behaviors based on cultural norms.

Ecological Model

A framework for understanding how personal, relationship, and environmental factors interact to influence individuals.

Feminist Theory

A theory focusing on the inequalities in gender relations and the experiences of women’s sexuality from their perspectives.

Queer Theory

A theoretical framework that challenges fixed categories of gender and sexual orientation, viewing them as social constructs.

Alfred Kinsey

A pioneering sex researcher known for conducting large-scale studies of sexual behavior in North America.

Masters and Johnson

Researchers known for their work on human sexual response, conducting observational studies of sexual behaviors.

G-Spot

A highly sensitive area on the front wall of the vagina believed to be associated with female sexual pleasure.

Ectopic Pregnancy

A medical condition where an embryo implants outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tube.

Hymen

A thin membrane that partially covers the vaginal opening, often associated with virginity in some cultures.

Primary Sexual Characteristics

The sex organs themselves and associated glands and ducts required for reproduction.

Secondary Sexual Characteristics

Physical features that develop during puberty that are not directly involved in reproduction.

Testosterone

A male sex hormone that promotes the development of male sexual characteristics and is involved in sexual differentiation.

Sexual Differentiation

The process by which individuals develop male or female bodies, influenced by genetic and hormonal factors.