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PSY 228 Exam 3
CSU PSY 228 Dr Bloom's 3rd exam
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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
03/07/2012

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Term
Biology of Romantic Love
(D,O,P)
Definition
(passionate love, infatuation, Eros, limerance)
Dopamine: increased energy, focused attention, reduced need for food and sleep (love: 5x as much)
Oxytocin: stimulated by touch, sensitizes nerves
Phenylethyamine (PEA): chemical cousin of amphetamines (body builds tolerance, 2-3 years cant produce enough PEA)
Term
Biology of Conjugal Love
Definition
(companionate love)
Endorphins: higher level when around each other, relaxation, ease, comfort
Term
Conjugal Love Problems
(E,N,A)
Definition
Egocentric Personalities: can't compromise, all about them
Narcissistic Personalities: same as above, need constant reassurance
Addictive Personalities
Term
Attachment Models
(S,A,A)
Definition
Secure: good connection with primary care givers (better shot at conjugal)
Avoidant: poor relationship with primary care givers, more challenged for adult relationship, withdraw
Anxious/Ambivalent: spotty care from care givers, don't know what to expect
Term
Colors of Love Models
(P,A,L,M,E,S)
Definition
(Lee)
Pragma: realistic, looking for best deal, wants lasting love
Agape: selfless, altruistic, unconditional love
Ludus: plays the game of love, enjoys seduction and winning the challenge, no value for commitment/intimacy
Mania: dramatic, excitement, all consuming love (if partner doesn't call, sit by the phone as a wreck waiting)
Eros: passionate love (can't be average)
Storge: wants conjugal love, stability and comfort is goal
Term
Top Reasons for Divorce in US
Definition
Communication Problems
Spouse Infidelity
Constant Fighting
Emotional Abuse
Physical Abuse
Leaving for Other Relationship
Term
US Divorce Statistics
Definition
50% marriages in US end in divorce
Average 7.1 years before divorce (1st marriage)
67% of divorced people will divorce again
75% of the time, females initiate the divorce
Term
Class Poll on Love

How many of you thought you were "in love" with another person?

Of that ___ how many of you would say that feeling lasted?

Can you love some one and want to be in a relationship with someone without sexual attraction?
Definition
Yes: 83% No:17%
Yes: 65% No: 35%
Yes: 93% No: 7%
Yes: 33% No: 66%
Term
Survivor/Victim
Secondary Survivor
Definition
Person who was sexually assaulted
Friend/family of victim, also have to deal with trauma
Term
Statistics:
____ women and ___ men will be victims of sexual violence

Females often assaulted between ___ and ___. Males often before ____.

__% of victims are female, __% are male.

__% of attackers are male, __% are female.

Most sexual assault victims know their victims ___% nationally, __% on college campuses, __% at CSU

__% of sexual assault reports are false.
Definition
1/4 , 1/6
HS sophomore, College sophomore year

90, 10

98, 2

75-80, 95-97, 97

2
Term
Colorado Definitions:
Sexual Assault

Rape

Consent
Definition
Umbrella term for an unlawfule sexual act without consent

penetration of mouth/anus/vagina with fingers/penis/tongue/etc.

Cooperation in act and attitude, exercise of free will, knowledge of what is happening.
Term
Fetishism Disorder

Partialism Fetish
Media Fetish
Form Fetish
Function Fetish
Definition
sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors involving the use of non-living objects and/or body parts for primary arousal

Fetish is not the primary source of arousal.
Exaggerated arousal by feeling of inanimate material.
Exaggerated arousal of the shape or form of inanimate objects.
Exaggerated arousal because of an inanimate objects' function.
Term
Transvestism Fetish

Transgender
MtF reassignment
FtM reassignment
Definition
Cross-dress for sexual arousal

A person born with an anatomical body which is different than their internal gender representation.
Vaginoplasty
Phalloplasty
Term
Zoophilia
Definition
Sexual contact with animals as preferred means of sexual interaction
Term
Frotteurism
Definition
Sexual arousal from rubbing up against strangers in crowded places
Term
Pedophilia
Definition
Sexual attraction to prepubescent people
Term
Exhibitionism
Definition
Sexual arousal by exposing ones=self to another person
Term
Voyeurism (scotophilia)
Definition
Exaggerated arousal from watching unsuspecting people
Term
Masochism
Definition
Arousal from being humiliated, bound, beaten, or otherwise made to suffer
Term
Sadism
Definition
Arousal from inflicting pain
Term
Necrophilia
Definition
Sexual attraction to dead people
Term
Nymphomania and Satyriasis
Definition
Compulsive and out of control hyper-sexuality
Term
Asphyxiophilia
Definition
Arousal from oxygen deficiency during orgasm
Term
Troilism
Definition
Threesome is the preferred mode of sex
Term
Saliromania
Definition
Desire to damage or soil a partner in their clothing
Term
Corophilia
Definition
Feces needed for sexual satisfaction
Term
Urophilia
Definition
Urine needed for sexual satisfaction
Term
Sex Positive

Sex Negative
Definition
Caregivers' behaviors that promote a healthy attitude about sex/sexuality and set realistic limits based on culture
Caregivers' behaviors that promote unhealthy attitudes about sex/sexuality and/or set unrealistic limits based on culture
Term
Sexuality in Infancy
Definition
Infant boys- exhibit erections Infant girls- exhibit vaginal lubrication
Rhythmic manipulation of genitals at 2.5 to 3 years of age (cross cultural)
Term
Sexuality in Early Childhood (3-7y)
Definition
Increase in sexual interest and activity: Increases touching of genital, Sometimes do playful sexual things with other children
Form strange ideas about sex
Begins to understand genital differences
Enjoys hugging and kissing parents
Around 5yrs more modest
Cross cultural studies- kids will masturbate by 6 to 8 years of age
Term
Sexuality in Preadolescence (8-12y)
Definition
Homo-social organization: Boys hang out with boys, girls with girls (mostly)
Early first sexual experience
Many lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth report first attraction or experience
Term
Statistics:
More than _/_ Americans have had premarital sex

Average American couples have coitus _-_ times per week in their 20s

__% will get married __% will divorce

Cohabitation of romantic partners:
19-24y: __%
35-29y: __%
Before marriage: __%
Definition
9/10

2-3

92, 50

25,29,66
Term
Extramarital Sex
(ROAPS)
Definition
Sexual activity between a married person and someone other than one's spouse

Romantic Infidelity- fall in love with someone else
Accidental- drunk, heat of the moment, etc.
Open Marriage- contract between the two people agreeing on limits
Philanderers- "player" cheating
Swinging- a couple engages in a switch with other swinging couples
Term
Class Poll: Is it cheating?

Relationship isn't "official"

Pseudo Date

Sleep in the same bed (no touching)

Girlfriend kisses "straight" girl

Steamy Facebook messages

"Work Spouse"

Private Dance at Strip Club

Viewing Porn
Definition
Class Poll (cross college)
63% yes, 37% no
(75% yes, 25% no)

30% yes,70 % no
(45% yes, 55% no)

48% yes, 51% no\
(32% yes, 68% no)

22% yes 78% no
(very close)

95% yes, 5 % no
(80%yes, 20% no)

32% yes, 67% no
(same)

19 % yes, 81% no
(16% yes, 84% no)

13% yes, 87% no
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