Discuss the significance of sexual intercourse and the range of meanings it may have.

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Sexual intercourse is the most appealing of sexual activities to most Americans. Sexual intercourse has intense personal meaning. It is a source of pleasure, communication, and love. Its meaning depends on the context in which it is engaged. The significance of sexual intercourse differs between men and women. For men, it is one of several activities they enjoy. For many heterosexual women, intercourse is central to sexual satisfaction. Women feel a greater sense of shared intimacy than they do in other sexual activities. More than any other activity, sexual intercourse involves the equal participation of both partners.

Psychology

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The corticospinal tract extends from the _____ to the ____.

A. basal ganglia; spinal cord B. spinal cord; cerebellum C. cerebral cortex; cerebellum D. cerebral cortex; spinal cord

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A person who is sensitive to black-white and either red-green or blue-yellow is partially colorblind. They are called a ____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Travis is playing kickball with some kids. As he heads for home plate after a huge kick, nerdy Oliver throws the ball. It nicks his heel and he gets called out. Travis says Oliver missed, but everybody says he's out

Since it is his ball, Travis takes it and the game is over. This is an example of __________. a) bullying b) cycle of failure c) restrictive play d) power play

Psychology