Understanding the Self and Materialism
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What distinguishes primary sex characteristics from secondary sex characteristics?

  • Primary sex characteristics are present at birth, while secondary develop at puberty. (correct)
  • Primary sex characteristics develop at puberty, while secondary do not.
  • Secondary sex characteristics are related to reproductive organs.
  • Primary sex characteristics include physical features acquired after birth.

    • Which reproductive organ in the female system serves as the passageway between the uterus and vagina?

  • Clitoris
  • Fallopian tube
  • Cervix (correct)
  • Ovary

    • Which of the following structures is responsible for the transportation of sperm in the male reproductive system?

  • Vas deferens (correct)
  • Scrotum
  • Epididymis
  • Prostate gland

    • What is the approximate duration from fertilization to birth?

    <p>260 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the clitoris play in the female reproductive system?

    <p>It is erectile tissue that enhances arousal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in the male reproductive system produces sperm cells?

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

    How long can sperm cells survive inside the uterus?

    <p>48 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose do seminal vesicles serve in the male reproductive system?

    <p>They produce semen and nourish sperm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept pertains to everything that an individual considers their own, including body, possessions, reputation, and beliefs?

    <p>Material Self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following methods is NOT a recognized mode of contraception?

    <p>Fluid Retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012?

    <p>To guarantee access to contraception and sex education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sexually transmitted infection can cause sterility in women if left untreated?

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

    What is the cervical mucus method primarily used for?

    <p>Determining fertility through mucus observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sexually transmitted infections does NOT have a known cure?

    <p>Genital Herpes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary risk associated with untreated genital warts?

    <p>Cervical cancer in women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT a hormonal form of contraception?

    <p>Calendar Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of love, according to Robert Sternberg, involves feelings of closeness and connectedness?

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

    What term describes someone whose gender identity matches their assigned sex at birth?

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

    What is the primary transmission method of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)?

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of attraction as defined by Helen Fisher?

    <p>Physical attraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sexual orientation describes a person attracted to the same sex?

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

    What is the primary effect of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) on the body?

    <p>It attacks the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the condition when a woman changes her gender to that of a man?

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

    What is a common treatment for bacterial STIs such as Gonorrhea?

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

    Study Notes

    Understanding the Self

    • The self is everything an individual considers to be their own, not just their body, but also their possessions, reputation, and beliefs.
    • The material self is how an individual expresses their identity through their possessions.
    • The body is a key aspect of the material self.
    • Clothing represents the self.
    • Possessions like houses, cars, and pets also contribute to the material self. Pets can reflect social status.
    • Materialism involves prioritizing material possessions over intangible values.
    • Compulsive buying disorder is an obsession with shopping and buying.
    • Consumerism is the excessive consumption of goods and services beyond basic needs.
    • Spirituality is the inner essence connecting a person to the sacred, supernatural, and universe.
    • Spirituality involves a sense of oneness with a higher being.
    • Family, school, and church play a vital role in spiritual development.
    • Spirituality develops throughout life as people interact with their environment.
    • Spiritus is the Latin word meaning breath or life force.
    • Spirituality is the search for the sacred and transforming what is held sacred.
    • It's a quest for wholeness and a relationship with a transcendent being.
    • The Holy Spirit is a concept of spirituality in Christianity.
    • Religion is an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and practices related to the supernatural.
    • Man's search for meaning: A man, in a Nazi concentration camp, experiences three phases - shock, apathy, and liberation. Logotherapy is the pursuit of meaning, motivation for life.
    • Man discovers purpose through his achievements, relationships, and struggles.
    • Animism is the belief that inanimate objects have spirits.
    • The political self is influenced by family structure, obligations, and power dynamics.
    • Politics is a social institution where power is acquired and exercised.
    • Political socialization is the lifelong process of learning about politics.
    • Political participation can include actions impacting government.
    • The family is the basis for political structure—roles, status, expectations, rights, responsibilities, influence, and power may differ among family members (e.g., father, mother, children).

    Sex and the Sexual Self

    • Primary sex characteristics are physical traits distinctive to males and females present at birth.
    • Secondary sex characteristics develop during puberty.
    • For females, this is breast development, menstruation, widening hips, and widening buttocks/growth of pubic hair.
    • For males, this is testicular growth, sperm production, facial hair growth, body hair development, and deepening of voice.
    • The female reproductive system includes the clitoris, vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
    • The clitoris swells with blood and hardens when aroused.
    • The vagina is a muscular tube receiving the penis and carrying sperm to the uterus.
    • The uterus is where the fertilized embryo develops into a fetus.
    • The cervix is the lower part of the uterus, expanding during childbirth, which connects to the vagina.
    • The fallopian tubes carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus.
    • Fertilization lasts approximately 260 days.
    • The male reproductive system includes the penis, testes, scrotum, prostate gland, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, and epididymis.
    • The penis is used for urination and delivering sperm.
    • The testes, also called testicles, produce sperm and male hormones.
    • The prostate gland and seminal vesicles produce semen.
    • The vas deferens transports semen.
    • The epididymis stores sperm.
    • Ejaculation is the release of sperm.
    • The male reproductive system contains an average of 300-500 million sperms.
    • Sperm lives up to 48 hours in the uterus.

    Sexual Arousal and Erogenous Zones

    • Human sexual arousal is complex; it can be triggered by stimulation of erogenous areas.
    • Erogenous zones are highly sensitive areas of the body that produce sexual responses.
    • Genitals, mouth, breasts, ears, anus, and some parts of the body are erogenous zones.
    • Sexual stimulation (e.g., masturbation) leads to pleasure and orgasm.
    • Intimate kissing, cuddling, necking, and petting can be a part of sexual arousal.

    Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

    • Sexual orientation is attraction to the same or opposite gender.

      • Heterosexual - attracted to the opposite sex
      • Homosexual - attracted to the same sex
      • Bisexual - attracted to both sexes
      • Asexual - no attraction to any sex

    • Gender identity is a person's internal sense of being a man, woman, both, neither, or another gender.

    • Cisgender - gender identity matches assigned sex at birth.

    • Transgender - gender identity does not match assigned sex at birth.

    Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Early Pregnancy

    • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections primarily transmitted through sexual contact (e.g., vaginal, oral, or anal sex).
    • Some STIs affect the sex organs; others have broader effects.
    • Some STIs can be treated with antibiotics, others require more attention.
    • HIV/AIDS is a sexually transmitted infection that damages the immune system.
    • Infections like gonorrhea affect mucous membranes (mouth, throat, vagina, urethra).
    • Syphilis affects multiple areas, including the brain, and untreated, can lead to paralysis or death.
    • Chlamydia affects the reproductive system—leads to infertility.
    • Genital herpes is caused by a virus and has no cure.
    • Genital warts are caused by papillomavirus; may cause cervical cancer.

    Contraception and Reproductive Health

    • Virginity is a social construct, and education on different forms of contraception is important.
    • Methods of contraception include condoms, oral contraceptive pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and birth control injections.
    • The calendar method and cervical mucus method/billings ovulation method are natural family planning methods.
    • The Reproductive Health Law guarantees access to contraception in many contexts

    Attraction, Love, and Attachment

    • As people mature, relationship patterns and commitments change.
    • Dating and courtship are common during adolescence.
    • Puberty marks the start of sexual attraction.
    • Social exchange theory proposes attraction stems from an exchange process (e.g., liking, trust, love).
    • Romantic love combines various emotions (fear, anger, sexual desire, joy, jealousy).
    • Robert Sternberg describes love with intimacy, passion, and commitment.
    • Helen Fisher emphasizes lust, attraction, and attachment in romantic love.

    Practices Safe Sex

    • Practice safe sex—use condoms.

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    This quiz explores the complex concepts of self-identity, materialism, and spirituality. It delves into how possessions, reputation, and beliefs shape our understanding of self. Additionally, it examines the impact of consumerism and spirituality on personal development.

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