Psychology 2075 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Y Chromosome, Sexual Differentiation, Homoeroticism

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Corey Isaacs

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Psych 2075 march midterm notes on chapters 10-14. Randall and byers found that fewer than 15% thought genital fondling is considered sex and less than 25% think oral sex is having sex. Students are more likely to consider it sex if it is a heterosexual encounter. The data sources used to measure sexual behaviour are typically surveys. Kids report the most honest to a talking computer. Canadian youth, sexual health and hiv/aids study and the canada youth and aids study are important national surveys - all look at adolescent sexual studies. The capacity of the human body to show a sexual response is present from birth * Re ex erections occur in the male fetus for months before birth. Vaginal lubrication found in girls 24h after birth. The rst intimate relationship most children experience is with their mothers. Activities like breastfeeding, toilet training, bathing produce a physiological response of a sensuous and sexual nature.