PSY 230 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Perceived Control, Absenteeism, Reduced Affect Display
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Tolerance of sexual variation and concern about impairments in performance and experience. Belief that semen is necessary for physical vigor & masculine characteristics. Differences among people in sexual behavior = quantitative, not qualitative. 1890-1930 sexuality = pleasure and marital intimacy. Alfred kinsey (1894 -1956) pioneer figure of modern human sexuality research. Majority of m & fm ages 15 -44 have had. Unsafe sex w/ many partners higher risk of contracting std and aids. Only 17% m and 10% fm reported having 2+ partners in previous years. Discomfort about bio sex or sense that gender role of sex is inappropriate. How much of m or fm you think you are in terms of your identity. Aware of feelings in childhood; feelings intensify during adolescence. 1. 5 5 in 100,00 m; 2-3 in 100,000. What you show yourself to be through the way you dress or act. Who you"re romantically attracted towards (may not necessarily want to have sex with)