Sexual Self and Identity

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What is the primary biological feature that distinguishes males from females at birth?

Sexual orientation

Sexual genitals (correct)

Gender identity

Hormone levels

During puberty, what triggers physiological changes in the reproductive system?

Release of hormones (correct)

Sexual curiosity

Secondary sexual characteristics

Social and cultural factors

What is a common experience among adolescents during puberty?

Sexual orientation manifestation

Cessation of sexual curiosity

Sexual urges and arousal (correct)

Gender identity confusion

What is the result of hormonal changes in males during puberty?

Production of sperm Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant event in the life of Filipino males?

Circumcision Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of hormonal changes in females during puberty?

Production of eggs Signup and view all the answers

What is a person's outward display of their gender identity?

Gender expression Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a person who is attracted to the same sex?

Homosexual Signup and view all the answers

What influences the physical self, according to the module?

Both biological and environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern of the physical self?

Do people find me attractive? Signup and view all the answers

What lies beneath a person's physical features, according to the module?

A dynamic system of biological and chemical processes Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the self is often recognized by others?

Physical features Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of sexual intercourse if the woman is fertile during the time of the act?

Pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the reproductive act in which the male organ enters the female reproductive tract?

Copulation Signup and view all the answers

Why do medical professionals consider masturbation as a better alternative to sexual intercourse?

It may result in pregnancy and acquiring STDs Signup and view all the answers

What is a physical response exhibited by men when they are sexually aroused?

Penile erection Signup and view all the answers

What is a common rationalization made by teenagers who engage in sexual intercourse with their partners?

They are ready to be committed to each other Signup and view all the answers

What is a health benefit of masturbation cited by medical professionals?

It improves self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

What is gender as a social construct primarily composed of?

Socially created roles, personality traits, attitudes, behaviors, and values Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of gender that is often overlooked in traditional views?

The relational aspect of gender between men and women Signup and view all the answers

According to traditional views, how are women perceived?

As being submissive and demure Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between gender and biological sex?

They are sometimes the same, but not always Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of self-expression in terms of gender and sexuality?

Taking responsibility for one's beliefs and actions Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of one's behavior in various situations?

It entails consequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of emotions?

Being a reaction to an external stimulus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between emotions and feelings?

Emotions are physical sensations, while feelings are mental interpretations Signup and view all the answers

What can dilute or distort feelings?

Past events or experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of moods that distinguishes them from emotions and feelings?

They are less specific and less intense Signup and view all the answers

How long can moods last?

Minutes, hours, or days Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of emotions and feelings that is not shared by moods?

They have a unique corresponding nonverbal facial expression Signup and view all the answers