PSYCH253 Midterm: Notes after midterm 2 (2).docx

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH253
• Professor: Hilary B Bergsieker

Document Summary

2 effects: activating and organizing activating: temporary effect: hypothalamus (gnu rh, pituitary (gonadotropins: fsh and lh, gonads testes and ovaries (sperm testosterone and ovum and follicle = progesterone and estrogen, pituitary speaks to ovaries/testes. Endogenous source of testosterone - aka doesn"t have testosterone from its own body. 12-17 weeks no testosterone or testosterone and (mis) mullerian inhibiting substance. 12-20 weeks: rudimentary genitals genital - f: outer vagina, clitoris, m: penis, testes descend tubercle f:clitoris, m: glans penis folds f: labia minora, m:shaft penis swelling f: labia majora, m: scrotum: f and m: hypothalamus. Thursday, march 14: sexual orientation : expression of affectional, emotionsal and sexual attraction part of sexual identity, heterosexuality homosexuality bisexuality, may include affection, intimacy, emotional attachment, fantasy and behaviour. How many people are lgb: kinsey based on behaviour. Incidence: hetero (0) women 87%, men 63% homo (6) women 3%, men 33% incidental (1-5) women 11%, men 33% often cited women 13%, men 37: golden university women.