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Shaping This is a behavioral term that refers to gradually molding or training an organism to perform a specific response (behavior) by…

Sexual Response Cycle As scientists I guess we need to study everything we can to make sense of it. Leave to us…

Sexual Orientation Do you like men or women? Your sexual orientation is your sexual preference for members of the same sex or…

Sexual Identity Sexual identity consists of an individual’s sexual orientation, preferences, gender roles, and how they define their individual sexuality.

Sexual Dysfunction Sexual dysfunction is any problem relating to sex that interferes with a person’s ability to perform sexually. This is not…

Sex Roles Sex Roles refer to behaviors viewed as acceptable for each sex according to societal norms. Sex roles play a large…

Sex Differences Sex Differences refer to the differences in how males and females behave and think. Sex differences are driven by actual…

Set Point A set point is a theory that states everyone’s body has a genetically determined range of weight and temperature that…

Serotonin Serotonin is a neurotransmitter with functions in various systems of the body. In the central nervous system, serotonin works to regulate…

Seriation In Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, the third stage is called the Concrete Operational Stage. During this stage, which occurs from…