10 Questions
Which of the following best describes the purpose of understanding the sexual self?
To prepare for entering into intimate relationships
Which of the following is NOT a primary sex characteristic?
Development of different sex characteristics
Which of the following is a secondary sex characteristic?
Development of different sex characteristics
What is the purpose of physical development during adolescence?
To develop different sex characteristics
What are the primary sex characteristics for women?
Vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tube, and ovaries
True or false: The sexual self should only be viewed as a biological process.
False
True or false: The goal of understanding the sexual self is to prepare for future intimate relationships.
True
True or false: Primary sex characteristics are present at birth.
True
True or false: Secondary sex characteristics develop during puberty.
True
True or false: The primary sex characteristics for women include the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tube, and ovaries.
True
Study Notes
The Sexual Self
- The sexual self encompasses not only biological processes but also prepares individuals for intimate, happy, and long-term relationships in the future.
Physical Development
- Adolescence is marked by rapid physical changes.
- These changes include:
- Maturation of the reproductive system
- Development of different sex characteristics
Sex Characteristics
- There are two types of sex characteristics:
Primary Sex Characteristics
- Present at birth
- In women: vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tube, and ovaries
- In men: penis, testes or testicles, scrotum, and prostate gland
Secondary Sex Characteristics
- Develop during the onset of puberty
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