HDE Chapter 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is emotional bonding during sex unique to humans?

Emotional bonding during sex

_____ is the conception of offspring.

Procreation

In the Bonobo society, why do females control the males?

To share resources and protect each other.

How long does the average Bonobo sexual episode last?

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What are standards for acceptable behaviors in a community called?

Norms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following make up the sexual triangle? (Choose all that apply)

Species Signup and view all the answers

The 'distinct human package for evolution' includes which of the following? (Choose all that apply)

Culture Signup and view all the answers

Based on research on sexuality, how many species pursue sex for fun and pleasure?

2 Signup and view all the answers

A society that is dominated by women is known as a _____ society.

Matriarchal Signup and view all the answers

Human sexual nature is the combination of _____ working together to produce sexual behavior.

Human culture and human nature Signup and view all the answers

How does the bonobo's female estrus cycle differ from the female human cycle?

It is concealed in humans but visible in the bonobo. Signup and view all the answers

____________ are cultural rules about acceptable behavior, including sexual behavior.

Norms Signup and view all the answers

In human evolution, what do language and culture influence?

Increased thinking and reasoning abilities. Signup and view all the answers

The 'distinct human package for evolution' made possible which of the following? (Choose all that apply)

Adaptation to all environments Signup and view all the answers

Within the context of cultures, how do humans develop sexual maturity?

Very slowly. Signup and view all the answers

Human sexuality is a unique combination between what is learned and what is?

Biological Signup and view all the answers

Some researchers believe that _______ may allow for the creation of lifelong bonds through attraction.

Emotional satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following gave insight into the historical aspect of human sexual nature? (Choose all that apply)

Tools Signup and view all the answers

According to research, which of the following was not an adaptive advantage of pair bonding?

Financial and economic gain Signup and view all the answers

_____ is defined as a person's inner sense of deep belief in an ultimate reality.

Spirituality Signup and view all the answers

A cultural and/or social prohibition against sexual relations between relatives is the _____ taboo.

Incest Signup and view all the answers

Since ancient times, how has human sexual nature been expressed?

In a myriad of diverse ways. Signup and view all the answers

Within the context of human sexuality, what describes a wish by human females to not just procreate but also mate with a person who will provide strong genes for their offspring?

Nesting Signup and view all the answers

How long ago did humans begin to communicate through art, ritual, music, and dance?

30,000-40,000 years ago Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are among the great world religions? (Choose all that apply)

Islam Signup and view all the answers

Gautama Buddha accepted?

A broad spectrum of non-excessive sexual expression. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following were common portrayals in prehistoric cave paintings? (Select all that apply)

Procreation Signup and view all the answers

Why did young men in their late teens in ancient Greece engage in same-sex relationships?

To achieve masculinity, social status, and honor. Signup and view all the answers

What term represents the distinct shared sexual meanings and sexual practices of a group?

Sexual culture Signup and view all the answers

What best describes early Christian and Roman views on sexual relations and marriage?

They were deeply conflicted. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are among the Abrahamic religions? (Choose all that apply)

Christianity Signup and view all the answers

According to this reading, the great world religions have which of the following? (Choose all that apply)

Global reach Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emotional Bonding and Sexual Nature

Emotional bonding during sex, such as eye contact during intercourse, is a unique aspect of human intimacy.
Procreation refers to the conception of offspring.

Bonobo Society

In Bonobo communities, females dominate males to share resources and ensure mutual protection.
Average duration of sexual encounters in Bonobos is about 13 seconds.

Behavioral Norms

Norms are the standards that dictate acceptable behaviors within a community, including sexual practices.

Sexual Triangle

Components of the sexual triangle include culture, individuality, and species.

Evolutionary Aspects

The distinct human package for evolution includes elements like culture, the brain, and language.
Only two species are known to pursue sex primarily for enjoyment and pleasure.

A matriarchal society is one that is dominated by females.
Human sexual nature results from the interplay between human culture and biological factors.

Reproductive Cycles

Bonobo females have a visible estrus cycle, contrasting with human females, whose cycles are concealed.

Development and Maturity

Humans develop sexual maturity slowly within the context of their cultures.

Emotional Connections

Emotional satisfaction may facilitate the formation of lifelong bonds.

Historical Perspectives

Examination of historical human sexual nature is informed by artifacts like statues, cave paintings, and tools.
Financial and economic gain is not considered an adaptive advantage of pair bonding.

Spirituality and Taboo

Spirituality is defined as an individual’s deep belief in an ultimate reality.
The incest taboo is a social prohibition against sexual relations between relatives.

Expression of Sexual Nature

Human sexual nature has been expressed in various forms throughout history.
"Nesting" describes women's desire to mate with partners who possess strong genetic traits for their offspring.

Artistic Communication

Humans began communicating through artistic means, including art and rituals, approximately 30,000 to 40,000 years ago.

World Religions

Significant world religions include Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism.
The great world religions are characterized by numerous followers, traditional roots, and a global presence.

Cultural Views on Sex

Early Christian and Roman perspectives on sexual relations and marriage were complex and often conflicted.
The Abrahamic religions consist of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.

Ancient Practices

In ancient Greece, young men engaged in same-sex relationships to gain masculinity, social standing, and honor.

Sexual Culture

Sexual culture refers to the collective sexual meanings and practices shared within a specific group.

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