What Is Meant by the Terms "Sexual Scripts" and "Sexual

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Short Answer

What is meant by the terms "sexual scripts" and "sexual double standard"?

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Definitions:

Synapse

The junction between two neurons where nerve impulses are transmitted from one to another, often through the release of neurotransmitters.

Presynaptic Membrane

The membrane of a nerve cell terminal that is proximal to the synaptic cleft and releases neurotransmitters in response to an action potential.

Action Potential

A rapid, temporary change in the electrical charge across a cell membrane, allowing nerve cells to transmit signals.

Gated Channels

Protein channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to specific stimuli, regulating the flow of ions or molecules.