Behavioral Science

Sexuality 51
What is the sexual orientation of 33%
of patients with congenital adrenal
hyperplasia?
Which disorder is characterized by a
short stature, webbed neck, and
streak ovaries?
What is the genotype of a person with
Turner syndrome?
What is the phenotype of a person with
Turner syndrome?
Homosexual
Turner syndrome
XO
Female
HORMONES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON BEHAVIOR
Which hormone may be decreased by
an increase in stress?
Which three hormones commonly used
in medical treatment of conditions such
as prostate cancer decrease androgen
production and in turn reduces sexual
interest and behavior?
Which hormone is believed to play the
most important role in sex drive in
both genders?
Which hormone may decrease sexual
behavior and interest in women?
Testosterone
1. Androgen antagonists
2. Estrogens
3. Progesterone
Testosterone
Progesterone → this hormone is in many
oral contraceptives.
SEXUAL RESPONSE CYCLE
What are the four stages in the sexual
response cycle developed by Masters
and Johnson?
What is the primary characteristic of
the excitement stage in men?
What are characteristics of the
excitement stage in women?
1. Excitement
2. Plateau
3. Orgasm
4. Resolution
Penile erection
Clitoral erection
Vaginal lubrication
Labial swelling
Uterus raises in pelvic cavity → tenting
effect