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PSY 314
Psychology of Women
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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
05/12/2009

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Mences
Definition
each period after menarche
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Menarche
Definition
first period
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Differences between Adolescence in Boys and Girls
Definition
Puberty
Menstruation
Make-up
Hair Products
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Thinness
Definition
Major concern for adolescence or even elementary-aged children, closely related to eating disorders
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Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder
Eating Disorder NOS
Definition
Types of Eating Disorders
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Anorexia Nervosa
Definition
15% under avg. body weight for size
95% are females
avg. age: 17 years old or menopausal
Restricting vs. Binge Eating/Purging
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Restricting Type of Anorexia Nervosa
Definition
not eating enough food, often accompanied by excessive exercise
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Binge Eating/Purging Type of Anorexia Nervosa
Definition
binge or purge or both
still very underweight with AN
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Bulimia Nervosa
Definition
includes binge eating every time
Purge type vs. Non-purge type
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Purge type of Binge Eating
Definition
many different types:
vomiting, diareutics, laxatives
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Non-purge type of Bulimia Nervosa
Definition
using other compensatory behaviors such as excessive exercise
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DSM-IV-TR criteria for AN
Definition
refusal to maintain body weight (15% less)
fear of gaining weight
distorted body image
Amenorrhea (lack of menstruation)
assoc. behaviors: perfectionists, OCD behavior, people-pleasers, low B.P., low body temp., oesteoperosis, wearing baggy clothes, etc.
Term
DSM-IV-TR criteria for BN
Definition
Recurrent episodes of binging
2 Binges/week for 3 months
Eating large amount of food w/in 2 hours
Secretive
assoc. behaviors: avg weight, depressive symptoms, substance abuse, dental erosion, esophogeal tears
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Harm Avoidant
Definition
stay away from situations with likely disapproval
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50% more likely to____ when ____
Definition
Teenage girls who watched TV 3 or more times a week were ____ more likely to develop an eating disorder
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Treatment of Eating Disorders
Definition
-very challenging
Biopsychosocial-interdisciplinary
Group Therapy-family or couples
Inpatient Time-avg 30 days
Good support system is important!
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Dating and Love:
Appearances
Definition
Men have appearances as a higher priority in a signif. other than Women
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Dating and Love:
Financial Situation/Money
Definition
Women prioritize _____ as very important in a signif. other compared to Men
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Women and Careers
Definition
Women are more likely to put careers on the back burner than Men
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Resentment
Definition
Leading reason for Women to feel dissatisfied in a relationship
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No Retirement Funds
Definition
A disadvantage to Women who stay at home, without an outside income
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Social Security
Definition
calculated based on number of years worked and salary earned during those years
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Goal is Harmony
Definition
Companionship/Friendship/Feeling in sync is important for Harmony to continue in a relationship
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Hostility
Definition
Number 1 reason for divorce to occur within marriages
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Traditional Marriage
Definition
Power differential: Most power resides with the male, most decision making is done by the husband
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Modern Marriage
Definition
Power Differential: claim to "share" decision-making, but husband ultimately rules over wife in big issues, related in part to who makes the most money
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Egalitarian Marriage
Definition
Power Differential: truly are sharing with decisions and are equal, often hiring out for help in house instead of either doing the chores, etc.
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Machismo
Definition
traditionally masculine characteristics in Latin cultures
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Marianismo
Definition
all self sacrficing, long-suffering, dependable but not assertive, in Latin cultures
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Black Matriarchy
Definition
Black women are "castrating" of Black males, they rule over males and "ruin" them
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The Total Woman
by: Marabel Morgan
Definition
4 A's women should follow:
1. Accept your husband as he is
2. Admire him every day
3. Adapt to his way of life
4. Appreciate everything he does
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The Surrendered Wife
Definition
Said to never question the finances, give Men total control over the MONEY
Term
DSM I and II
Definition
Homosexuality was a mental disorder
Term
DSM III
Definition
"Ego-dystonic Homosexuality Disorder" which means you are homosexual but you don't want to be
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DSM III-R
Definition
removed Ego-dystonic disorder, but in Sexual Disorder NOS, ego-dystonic is the example
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DSM IV
Definition
All homosexuality disorders were removed
Term
Double Standards apply in sexuality:
Definition
Number of sex partners
Initiation of sex
Responsibility of Birth Control
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Heterosexual Women
Definition
Women are more likely to contract HIV than Men
Term
Clitoral Orgasm
Definition
according to Freud, it was less mature and made you less of a woman than vaginal orgasm
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Clitoris
Definition
only organ in the body that was created for nothing else but for stimulation
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Sexual Response Cycle
Definition
1. Excitement-blood rushing to genitals
2. Plateau-orgasmic platform
3. Orgasm- 3-12 muscle contractions
4. Resolution
Term
30% of Women say...
Definition
_____ of Women say they do not experience orgasm during intercourse
Term
92% of _____ Masturbate
Definition
Out of all men, 92% admit to masturbation
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60% _____ masturbate
Definition
Of all women, 60% admit to masturbation and Women start later than Men do
Term
Differences in Desire for sex
Definition
Women want sex to enhance relationship
Men want sex for physical gratification
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Paraphilias
Definition
1. Fetishisms
2. Voyeurs
3. Exhibitionists
4. Pedophiles
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Intersexed Individual
Definition
genitals that are not clearly female or clearly male
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Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrome
Definition
Genetic males produce normal amounts of androgen, but their bodies do not respond to it
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Definition
Genetic females receive as much androgen as males during prenatal development
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Gender Schemas
Definition
organized information through 2 categories: Female and Male
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Development of Genital Organs
Definition
Males begin development at 6 weeks and Females begin development at 10 weeks
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Peer Group
Definition
Other children of approximately the same ago
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Gender segregation
Definition
tendency to associate with other children of the same gender
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Dysmenorrhea
Definition
Menstrual Pain
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PMS
Definition
Premenstrual Syndrome, very controversial
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Chilly Classroom Climate
Definition
Professors treat men and women differently and women may feel ignored and not valued
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Evolutionary-psychology approach
Definition
various species change over the course of many generations so that they can adapt better to their enviroment
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Social-roles approach
Definition
men and women often occupy many different social roles, they are socialized differently, and experiences different opportunities and advantages
Term
Cohabitation
Definition
unmarried people who live together and who have a continuing emotional and sexual relationship
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Lesbian
Definition
woman who is sexually, emotionally, and psychologically attracted to women
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