Assignment #13

Development & Expression of Sexuality

Chapter 13  (15 Points)            This assignment is an in-class, group project.

Instructions:  Complete the following questions.  Make sure each group member’s name is printed below.  All group members will earn the same grade so work together.

Sexual _(1)_ refers to the complex of personal qualities, self-perceptions, attitudes, values, and preferences that guide one’s sexual behavior.

 

During prenatal development, the differentiation of the genitals depends primarily on the level of _(2)_ produced.

 

Viewing aggressive pornography may strengthen the myth that women enjoy being raped and may _(3)_ (increase or decrease) men’s aggressive behavior toward women.

 

According to Ira Reiss, women are taught to take a _(4)_ - centered approach to sexuality, while men are taught to take a body-centered approach.

 

Experts believe that heterosexuality and homosexuality should be viewed as end points on a _(5)_.

 

The intense fear and intolerance of homosexuality is termed _(6)_.

 

One of the eight sexual motives described by Hill is enhancing feelings of personal _(7)_.

 

During the _(8)_ phase of the human sexual response cycle, the level of arousal escalates rapidly.

 

During the _(9)_ phase, the physiological changes produced by sexual arousal subside.

 

_(10)_ zones are areas of the body that are sexually sensitive or responsive.

 

American sexual attitudes and behaviors have become more _(11)_ (conservative or liberal) over the last 30 years.

 

Despite the threat of  AIDS, only about _(12)_ of sexually active American teenagers use condoms.

 

Oral contraceptives contain synthetic forms of two hormones that inhibit _(13)_ in women.

 

The highest incidence of STDs is seen in the _(14)_ age group.

 

The single best way to minimize the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases is _(15)_.

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