1. Presence of one unmatched X chromosome (XO); normal female external genitals, internal reproductive structures not fully developed.

1. Two X chromosomes, one Y chromosome (XXY), undersized external male genitals.

1. Chromosomally normal males insensitive to testosterone and other androgens; develop female external genitals.

1. A person whose gender identity is opposite to his or her biological sex.

1. Unhappiness with one’s biological sex or gender role.

1. Generalized notion based only on sex, race, religion, ethnic background, or similar criteria.

1. More flexible in their behaviors,
2. less limited by rigid gender-role assumptions,
3. Have higher levels of self esteem, make better decisions in group settings,
4. Have better communication skills

1. Based on three parts: Passion, intimacy, commitment.

1.  
   1. Passion builds then fades.
   2. Intimacy and commitment continue to build.
   3.  Variations in components yield different kinds of love.

1.  
   1. Intense psychological feelings, generalized psysiological arousal, strong sexual desire, avoid conflict, feelings of completeness, short-lived.

1.  
   1. Less intense, familiarity and tolerance for short-comings, enduring.

Altruistic

1. Exposure effect, familiarity breeds predictability / greater comfort, reflects shared interest.

1. Level of physical attractiveness, age, educational status and religion, race and ethnicity

1.  
   1. Shared similar interests and activities,
   2. communicate better,
   3. confirm own views and experiences,
   4. supportive of values and beliefs

1. When someone shows they like us, we tend to like them back

1.  
   1. increases self-esteem,
   2. increases likelihood of relationship enduring

1.  
   1. status by association,
   2. most important in early stages,
   3. may be an indice of physical health,
   4. Heterosexual males place greater value.

1. Communication is critical, be spontaneous, plan for intimate time; don’t worry about frequency “standards”.

1. Sexual attraction to one’s own sex (homosexual), to the other sex (bisexual), or lack of sexual interest to either sex (asexual).

1.  
   1. A homosexual female.

1.  
   1. Anatomical parts of the body which are involved in sexual reproduction; females: cervix, clitoris, fallopian tubes; Males: penis, scrotum, testicles.

1.  
   1. gonads; testes or ovaries

1.  
   1. sexual conquest

1.  
   1. : Nice girls say no

1. Kissing, holding, touching, manual and oral stimulation of genitals.

1.  
   1. Oral-genital activity has increased in adolescence
   2. how “far to go” often an issue
   3. learning about sexual intimacy
   4. Technically can stay a virgin.

1.  
   1. Hormonal differences decline
   2. Fewer gender-based duties
   3. More power for women, more emotionality in men

1. Behaviors not typically expressed by most people in our society.

1. Uncommon types of sexual expression. Not normal arousal activity patters that:

1.  
   1. recurrent intense sexually arousing fantasies / urges / behaviors,
   2. last at least six months,
   3. are distressing or cause problems to the person.

1. Related to what is acceptable to society and changes over time.

1. Term for atypical behavior (perverted, abnormal, deviant), carry pejorative value judgement.

1. A paraphilia involving using an object to obtain sexual arousal or satisfaction.

1.  
   1. Shoes / leather / rubber are common objects of fetish,
   2. Often the object is required for arousal; focus on non-sexual body parts such as feet.
   3. Develops through incorporating the object or body part often through fantasy in a masturbation sequence in which the reinforcement of orgasm strengthens the fetishistic association.
   4. Children learn to associate sexual arousal with emotionally significant objects

1. The association of sexual expression with pain.

1. Sexual gratification by observing undressed or sexually interacting people without consent.

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   1. peeping tom”, does not want sexual activity with object of gaze,
   2. when consent for watching is given it is not voyeurism but troilism.
   3. Poorly developed sociosexual skills, strong inferiority inadequacy feelings, particularly directed toward potential sexual partners

1.  
   1. Training in social skills, assertiveness, sexual education. Targets problems with developing intimacy, attempts to reduce problematic sexual desires, and utilizes covert sensitization.

c.       Discussing sexual preference

d.   Giving permission