[Solved] Although the purpose of affirmative action was to "right past wrongs" against minorities, subsequent laws were passed to reverse earlier decisions that required some industries to maintain employment quotas when it came to the hiring of minorities. Refractory Periods: The period immediately following an action potential during which a neuron is incapable of activating a second action potential, ensuring that signals are sent in only one direction. Gender Typing: A child's development of awareness regarding their gender, leading to the assimilation of behaviors, values, and traits reflective of the gender they identify with. Erotic Plasticity: The degree to which an individual's sex drive and sexual preferences can be influenced by cultural, social, and situational factors. Sexual Dysfunctions: Disorders that prevent an individual from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity.