Sex and Gender Concepts Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a stage in the human sexual response cycle?

  • Desire
  • Arousal
  • Orgasm
  • Intimacy (correct)

    • Which sexually transmitted infection is the most common in the Philippines?

  • Chlamydia
  • Syphilis (correct)
  • HIV
  • Gonorrhea

    • What is one effective method to prevent teenage pregnancy?

  • Limiting education on sexual health
  • Family Planning/Responsible Parenthood (correct)
  • Encouraging casual relationships
  • Increased sexual activity

    • Teenage pregnancy poses several risks. Which of the following is NOT a risk associated with teenage pregnancy?

    <p>Improved mental health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of young Filipinos aged 15-24 have engaged in premarital sex according to recent statistics?

    <p>32%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes sexual orientation?

    <p>An individual's emotional and sexual attraction to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors are believed to determine a person's sexual orientation?

    <p>Emotional, hormonal, environmental, and biological factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'coming out'?

    <p>The process of disclosing one’s sexual orientation or gender identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Robert Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love refers to emotional closeness and support?

    <p>Intimacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of love is characterized by intense passion but is typically short-lived?

    <p>Passionate love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines gender identity?

    <p>An individual's understanding and internal sense of their gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does gender expression refer to?

    <p>How a person outwardly presents their gender to the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to sexual health guidelines, what is one of the most common human behaviors?

    <p>Sexual intercourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sexual esteem refer to in the context of the Sexual Self?

    <p>Positive evaluations of one’s sexuality and self-worth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does NOT influence an individual's sexual development?

    <p>Genetic predisposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of menarche in the female reproductive system?

    <p>It signifies the female’s sexual maturity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the SOGIE framework, which element primarily focuses on one's identity related to sexual orientation?

    <p>Sexual identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term sexualization mean in the context of human sexuality?

    <p>Manipulating others through sexual behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does cultural pressure affect sexual development?

    <p>It shapes attitudes and understanding of sexual norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a circle included in the enjoyment of the world through human sexuality?

    <p>Financial stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What psychological impact does prejudice and discrimination have on individuals identified as lesbian, gay, or bisexual?

    <p>It has been shown to cause negative psychological effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sex vs. Gender

    • Sex refers to the biological aspects of being male, female, or intersex.
    • Gender refers to the psychological, behavioral, social, and cultural aspects of being masculine, feminine, or neither.
    • SOGIE is an acronym representing sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

    Sexual Orientation

    • A person's sexual and emotional attraction to another person.
    • It can be heterosexual, homosexual (gay, lesbian), bisexual, pansexual, or asexual.
    • Experts agree that sexual orientation is not a choice and cannot be changed.

    Coming Out

    • A life-long process of developing a positive gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender identity.

    Gender Identity

    • A person's internal sense of being a man, woman, or neither.
    • It may or may not correspond to a person's sex assigned at birth or their primary or secondary sexual characteristics.
    • Gender identity includes cisgender, transgender, and genderqueer.

    Gender Expression

    • How an individual presents themselves to the world.
    • It may or may not conform to their gender identity.
    • It can include masculine, feminine, and androgynous styles.

    Passionate Love

    • Feelings of intense sexual arousal, attraction, affection, emotion, and a strong desire to be with someone.
    • Short-lived, typically lasting 6 to 30 months

    Compassionate Love

    • Feelings of attachment, respect, trust, affection, and commitment.

    Robert Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love

    • Intimacy - closeness, mutual support, sharing, and feeling loved.
    • Passion - feelings of sexual arousal, attraction, and euphoria.
    • Commitment - the desire to be loyal and stay in a long-term relationship.

    Sexual Intercourse

    • One of the most common behaviors among humans.

    The Sexual Self

    • An individual's evaluation of their own sexual feelings and actions.
    • Three dimensions:
      • Sexual openness: Recognizing sexual pleasure.
      • Sexual esteem: Positive evaluations of one's sexuality.
      • Sexual anxiety: Tension, discomfort, and negative evaluations of the sexual aspects of one's life.

    Sexual Development

    • A lifelong process starting at conception.
    • Individuals do not develop sexually at the same rate.
    • Three reasons why sex is important in lifelong development:
      • Cultural pressures.
      • Learning experiences are influenced by one's self.
      • Attitudes of parents and significant others.

    Female Reproductive System

    • Puberty in girls starts between 8-13 years old.
    • Menarche, the first menstrual period, signals a female's sexual maturity.

    Male Reproductive System

    • Puberty in boys starts around 10-15 years old.

    Diversity of Human Sexuality

    • Encompasses all feelings, thoughts, and behaviors associated with being female or male, being attractive and loving, and being in relationships.
    • Includes the enjoyment of the world through five circles:
      • Sensuality: Awareness and feelings about one's body and others' bodies.
      • Sexual intimacy: Developing closeness and accepting closeness in return.
      • Sexual identity: Understanding one's own sexual self.
      • Sexual health: Having knowledge and attitudes to make sexual relationships healthy and enjoyable.
      • Sexualization: The aspect of sexuality where individuals behave sexually to influence, manipulate, or control others.

    Why Talk About the Diversity of Human Sexuality?

    • Due to gender bias - harboring stereotyped opinions about people based on their gender.
    • Prejudice and discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals can lead to negative psychological effects.

    Human Sexual Response

    • A sequence of physical and emotional changes that occur during sexual arousal and stimulation.
    • Stages include:
      • Desire.
      • Arousal.
      • Plateau.
      • Orgasm.
      • Resolution.

    Premarital Sex

    • Sexual activity practiced by unmarried individuals.
    • Current Statistics in the Philippines (2013):
      • 32% of young Filipinos aged 15-24 have engaged in premarital sex.
      • 7.3% of teenagers engage in casual sex.
      • 3.5% have had a "FUBU" (friend with benefits) experience.

    Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections

    • Also known as Venereal Diseases (VD).
    • Spread through sexual contact, including intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex.
    • Infections can be transmitted even when an infected person has no symptoms.
    • Common in the Philippines (2018):
      • Syphilis.
      • Genital Herpes.
      • Human papillomavirus (HPV).
      • HIV.

    Teenage Pregnancy

    • Pregnancy in females under 20 years old.
    • 196,000 Filipinos aged 15-19 get pregnant each year (2019).
    • Risks:
      • Low birth weight.
      • Premature labor.
      • Anemia.
      • Pre-eclampsia.

    Preventing Teenage Pregnancy

    • Education.
    • Abstinence-only education.
    • Family Planning/Responsible Parenthood.

    Family Planning Methods

    • Contraception (birth control, fertility control).
    • Natural Birth Control:
      • Abstinence.
      • Fertility awareness methods.
      • Calendar or standard days method.
      • Outercourse.
    • Artificial Birth Control:
      • Contraceptive pills.
      • Other birth control methods.

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