01:830:101 Midterm: 01:830:102 Midterm: Exam 2 Review Psych

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: 01:830:101
• Professor: Gerard A.La Morte

Document Summary

Sexual response cycle- the four stages of sexual responding described by masters and. Plateau- excitement peaks such as breathing, pulse and blood pressure. Women resolve slower: refractory period- a resting period after orgasm, during which a man cannot achieve another orgasm. Sexual problems: sexual dysfunction- a problem that consistently impairs sexual arousal or functioning. Aids depletes the immune system, leaving the person vulnerable to infections. Sex hormones influence the development of sexual characteristics and activate sexual behavior. Men are more visually rather than women (feelings). External stimuli- pornography, (hearing, seeing or reading erotic material) Imagined stimuli- brain can influence sexual arousal and desire. Ignorance- teens have mistaken idea about safe sex and stis. Guilt related to sexual activity- guilt reduces sexual activity, but it also reduces the use of contraceptives (condoms) Minimal communication- many teenagers feel uncomfortable discussing contraceptives. Alcohol use- those who use alcohol prior to sex are less likely to use contraceptives.