PSY 258 Chapter 1: Chapter One.docx
22 Jun 2015
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Chapter 1 exploring human sexuality: past and present. Sexuality: a general term for the feelings, and behaviors of human beings concerning sex. Family of origin: the family into which is one born and raised. Sexually transmitted infections: infection that is transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact. Used to be called sexually transmitted disease (std) or venereal disease (vd). Sexologist: a person who engages in scientific study of sexual behavior. Pederasty: sexual contact between a man and a post pubescent boy. Homoerotic: the representation of same-sex love or desire. Platonic: named after plato"s description, a deep, loving friendship that is devoid of sexual desire or contact. Patriarchal: a society rules by the male as the figure of authority, symbolized by the fathers absolute authority in the home. Female infanticide: the killing of female infants; practiced in some countries that value males, more than females.
