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Which model describes the physiological and psychological changes during sexual arousal and orgasm?
What is a common symptom of erectile dysfunction?
What is the main characteristic of female sexual arousal disorder?
Which stage of the sexual response cycle is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions and release of sexual tension?
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Premature ejaculation is characterized by what?
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What does low sexual desire refer to?
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Who is considered the father of modern gender theory?
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What did John Money emphasize in shaping gender identity?
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Who was the originator of social cognitive theory and conducted the 'Bobo doll' experiment?
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What is one of the key tenets of social learning theory mentioned in the text?
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How did Albert Bandura suggest learning occurs in a social setting?
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Which psychologist focused on the interaction of environmental and cognitive elements in learning in the text?
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What is the difference between sex and gender?
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What is the origin of the concept of gender identity?
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Which theory does the text suggest is used to explain the origins of gender identity?
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What is the main idea of the Social Learning Theory as it relates to gender and sexuality?
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How does the text suggest that gender expression is viewed from a psychological perspective?
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What is the main takeaway from the psychological perspective presented in the text?
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Study Notes
Human Sexual Response Cycle
- The human sexual response cycle, also known as the EPOR model, consists of four stages: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.
- During the excitement stage, there is an increased heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, as well as heightened sensitivity of genitals and other erogenous zones.
- The plateau stage involves further intensification of arousal, including lubrication, erection, and muscle tension.
- The orgasm stage is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions and release of sexual tension.
- The resolution stage involves a gradual decrease in physiological arousal and return to a relaxed state.
Sexual Response Dysfunction
- Sexual response dysfunction refers to difficulties encountered during any phase of the sexual response cycle that can cause distress or interfere with sexual satisfaction.
- Examples of sexual response dysfunction include erectile dysfunction, female sexual arousal disorder, premature ejaculation, and low sexual desire.
John William Money and Gender Theory
- John William Money is considered the father of modern gender theory.
- He coined the terms gender role, gender identity, and gender expression.
- Money believed that gender was learned through social cues and experiences, rather than being solely determined by biology (nurture over nature theory).
Albert Bandura and Social Learning Theory
- Albert Bandura is the originator of social cognitive theory.
- He is best known for his modeling study on aggression, referred to as the "Bobo doll" experiment.
- Social learning theory proposes that learning occurs through observation, imitation, and modeling, and is influenced by factors such as attention, motivation, attitudes, and emotions.
- The theory accounts for the interaction of environmental and cognitive elements that affect how people learn.
Key Tenets of Social Learning Theory
- Learning is a cognitive process that takes place in a social setting.
- Learning can occur by observing a behavior and the consequences of such.
- Learning can happen without an observable change in behavior, because we may learn without displaying what we have learned.
Psychological Perspective of Gender and Sexuality
- A psychological perspective, or theoretical approach, is a framework used by psychologists to understand human thought, emotion, and behavior.
- The psychological perspective of gender and sexuality examines the role of socialization and upbringing in shaping gender identity.
Sexuality vs. Gender
- Sexuality refers to the biological attributes that categorize someone as male, female, or intersex.
- Gender refers to the social and cultural roles, behaviors, expectations, and identities associated with being a man, woman, or something else.
- Gender identity originates from the social construct of gender roles and expectations, rather than biological attributes.
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Explore the psychological perspective on gender and sexuality with this quiz. Learn about sex versus gender, gender identity, origins of gender, social learning theory, and sexual behavior. Test your understanding of how psychologists analyze human thought, emotion, and behavior in relation to gender and sexuality.