PSYCH 4555 Study Guide - Syphilis, Safe Sex, Relational Aggression

• School: Ohio State University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH 4555
• Professor: All

Document Summary

Adolescents rarely get beyond stage 1 or, sometimes, stage 2. System of glands that produce hormones that regulate the body. Production of t during the fetal period masculinizes the male brain. T produced during puberty acts on these neutral structures and affects sexuality. Female sexual behavior was related to fetal exposure to t and adolescent t. In utero, hormones influence the organization of our brain. During puberty, hormones activate brain structures that are already present. Followed a group of 12-13 boys for 3 years. More t more likely to have sexual behavior. Tested 3 models of hormones effects on adolescent sexuality. Hormones affect pubertal development which is the cause of sexual behavior. Hormones effect sexual behavior and pubertal development which is the cause of sexual behavior. Pubertal development was not a significant predictor of any measure of sexuality. The strong biological model was the best fit for males. T affected: thinking about sex desire to have sex.