FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Ovulation, Underarm Hair, Physical Attractiveness

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Tuuli Kukkonen

Document Summary

In many respects sexuality begins to develop in the womb and continues throughout childhood. Table 12. 1: overview of how sexuality develops in childhood. Considerable variability in the precise ages at which they exhibit different sexuality relate behaviours. Learns correct names for body pars, including genitals. Learns to experience pleasure from touch (cuddling, nonsexual touching) Develops ability to identify self as male or female. Understands concept of privacy related to nudity and sexuality. Basic rights and responsibilities related to sexuality and relationships. Engages in occasional masturbation (focused on soothing not arousal) Consensual exploration of same-aged playmates bodies in curious focused manner. Engages in curiosity based body exploration with same sex and opposite playmates. Engages in occasional masturbation (may begin to focus on pleasure) Uses slang words to describe body parts and sexual behaviours. Acquires preparatory understanding of basic physical changes associated with puberty. Understanding of basic distinction between heterosexually and homosexuality. Reasonably completed knowledge of physical and psychological aspects of puberty.