16 Questions
What does 'physical self' refer to?
The body as a complex and finely-tuned machine
What is one of the components of self-esteem according to the text?
A sense of belonging
What is considered as beautiful adornments by the Karo tribe in Ethiopia?
Body scars cut onto the stomachs of women
When does puberty typically occur for girls?
Between ages 10 and 14
What does 'sexual self-concept' refer to?
Totality of oneself as a sexual being
What is one of the beauty standards in Mauritania according to the text?
Find women who are overweight to be the most beautiful
What does the term 'Libido' refer to?
A person's overall sexual drive or desire for sexual activity
Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling primitive responses associated with sexual behavior and facial expressions?
The Brain Stem
What is the primary function of the Hypothalamus in the human sexual response?
Regulating hormone production
Which lobe of the Cerebral Cortex is primarily responsible for vision?
Occipital Lobe
What is the main role of the Amygdala in the Limbic System?
Helps generate associations between experiences and emotions
What does the term 'Cisgender' refer to?
'Gender identity consistent with the sex they were assigned at birth'
What is the sexual orientation of a person who is attracted to members of the same sex?
'Sexually attracted to members of the same sex'
Which part of the body is NOT listed as an erogenous zone for boys?
'Vagina'
'Heterosexual' individuals are most likely attracted to:
'Members of the opposite sex'
'Non-binary' individuals do not identify strictly as a boy or a girl. What does this mean?
'They identify as both, or neither, or as another gender entirely'
Study Notes
Self-Concept and Identity
- Physical self refers to an individual's perception of their physical appearance and body.
- One of the components of self-esteem is the physical self.
Cultural Beauty Standards
- In the Karo tribe of Ethiopia, scarification is considered a beautiful adornment.
Puberty and Development
- Puberty typically occurs for girls between the ages of 10 and 14.
Sexual Self-Concept
- Sexual self-concept refers to an individual's perception of their own sexuality and sexual expression.
Cultural Beauty Standards
- In Mauritania, being overweight is considered a beauty standard.
Human Sexuality
- Libido refers to an individual's sexual drive or desire.
Brain and Sexual Response
- The hypothalamus is responsible for controlling primitive responses associated with sexual behavior and facial expressions.
- The primary function of the hypothalamus in the human sexual response is to regulate sexual arousal.
- The occipital lobe of the cerebral cortex is primarily responsible for vision.
- The amygdala plays a crucial role in the limbic system, responsible for emotional processing and response.
Gender and Sexual Orientation
- Cisgender refers to an individual whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.
- Homosexual individuals are attracted to members of the same sex.
- Heterosexual individuals are most likely attracted to members of the opposite sex.
- Non-binary individuals do not identify strictly as a boy or a girl, but rather as a combination of both, or as neither.
Prepare for your UTS exam by reviewing the concepts of physical self, self-esteem, and self-image. Understand the components of self-esteem and their significance in personal development.
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