Similarities and Differences in Our Sexual Responses

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Review of Chapter 4

Created Sep 18, 2011
by lindsey_lew_who

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1	The physiological responses that occur during sexual arousal, which many therapists and researchers...	Sexual response cycle
2	A state that "is experienced as specific sensations which move the individual to seek out,...	Desire
3	The engorgement (filling) of tissues with blood.	Vasocongestive Response (vasocongestion)
4	The first phase of the sexual response cycle as proposed by Masters and Johnson. The...	Excitement phase (men)
5	The second phase of the sexual response cycle proposed by Masters and Johnson. Physiologically,...	Plateau
6	The brief but intense sensations (focused largely in the genitals but really a whole body response)...	Orgasm
7	The expulsion of semen from the body.	Ejaculation
8	The fourth and final phase of the sexual response cycle proposed by Masters and Johnson. It...	Resolution
9	In men, the period of time after an orgasm in which their physiological responses fall below...	Refractory Period
10	For many women, sexual desire is motivated less by biological urges than it is by relationship...	Desire (women)
11	Arousability has been defined as "the capacity to become sexually aroused in response to situational...	Excitement (arousal) phase (women)
12	Having two or more successive orgasms without falling below the plateau level of physiological...	Multiple orgasms
13	A small, sensitive area on the front wall of the vagina found in about 10% of all women.	Grafenberg (G) spot
14	Glands located in the urethras of some women that are thought to develop from the same embryonic...	Skene's glands
15	Substances that enhance sexual desire or performance.	Aphrodisiacs
16	Substances that suppress sexual functioning.	Anaphrodisiacs
17	All of the sexual attitudes, feelings, and behaviors associated with being human. The term...	Sexuality
18	True or False: The first physiological signs of arousal in men occur within seconds, but take...	False
19	True or False: Many women do not separate desire from excitement (arousal).	True
20	True or False: Vaginal lubrication is actually superfiltered blood plasma.	True
21	True or False: The presence of vaginal lubrication means that a woman is ready to begin sexual...	False
22	True or False: Both men and women can experience nipple erection during the excitement phase.	True
23	True or False: When the clitoris pulls back and disappears beneath the clitoral hood, it means...	False
24	True or False: The secretion of fluids from the vaginal walls may slow down if the plateau...	True
25	True or False: Generally speaking, descriptions of orgasm written by women can be easily distinguished...	False
26	True or False: Orgasm and ejaculation occur at the same time in men and actually the same event.	False
27	True or False: The rhythmic muscular contractions, during orgasm recorded by Masters and Johnson...	True
28	True or False: A full orgasm for men, with ejaculation, is almost always followed by a refractory...	True
29	True or False: Some people who have suffered severe spinal cord injuries can experience orgasm.	True
30	True or False: The walls of the inner two thirds of the vagina are very sensitive to touch,...	False
31	True or False: There is more variation in penis length in the unaroused condition than in the...	True
32	True or False: Alcohol excites the central nervous system and enhances sexual performance.	False
33	True or False: Regular long-term use of marijuana can lower testosterone levels and decrease...	True
34	True or False: A man's penis size is related to his height, weight, and race.	False
35	True or False: Regular use of cocaine often leads to erectile problems and difficulties reaching...	True
36	True or False: There is a strong relationship between vaginal vasocongestion and woman's subjective...	False
37	Specific sensations cause the individual to seek out, or become receptive to, sexual experiences.	Desire
38	Penis starts to become erect; Vaginal lubrication begins; Nipples become erect; Clitoris is...	Excitement phase
39	Cowper's glands secrete a few drops of clear fluid; Labia minora become engorged with blood;...	Plateau phase
40	Rhythmic muscular contractions occur in outer vagina, uterus, and anal sphincter muscles; Rhythmic...	Orgasm phase
41	Blood drains from breasts, outer third of the vagina, labia minora, and clitoris; Blood drains...	Resolution phase
42	Penis starts to become erect; Labia minora become engorged with blood; Vaginal lubrication...	Vasocongestive Response