Lehmiller, Justin J.
The Psychology of Human Sexuality. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (426 pages)
Intro -- The Psychology of Human Sexuality -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the Author -- Foreplay -- Illustrations -- Text Boxes -- Tables -- 1 Theoretical Perspectives on Human Sexuality -- Introduction -- What Drives Us to Have Sex? -- Psychological Influences -- Cultural and Societal Influences -- Biological and Evolutionary Influences -- Major Theoretical Perspectives on Human Sexuality -- Psychoanalytic Theory -- Cognitive-Behavioral and Learning Theories -- Exchange Theories -- Personality Theories -- Evolutionary Theory -- The Perspective of This Text -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 2 Sexology Research: History, Methods, and Ethics -- Introduction -- A Brief History of Sexology -- Sexology as a Science -- Sample Selection -- Nonexperimental Research -- Surveys -- Direct Observation -- Case Reports -- Experimental Research -- A Sample Sexperiment -- Strengths and Limitations of the Experimental Method -- A Note on Statistics -- Means and Medians -- Incidence and Prevalence -- Correlation -- Ethics in Sexology Research -- Informed Consent -- Debriefing -- Confidentiality -- Evaluating Sex Research -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 3 Human Sexual Anatomy -- Introduction -- Male Sexual Anatomy -- A Historical and Cultural Overview of the Penis -- External Anatomy -- Internal Anatomy -- Psychology of the Penis: Male Genital Concerns -- Male Genital Health Issues -- Female Sexual Anatomy -- A Historical and Cultural Overview of the Vulva -- External Anatomy -- Internal Anatomy -- Breasts -- Psychology of the Breasts and Vulva: Female Bodily Concerns -- Female Breast and Genital Health Issues -- Moving Forward -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References. 4 Human Sexual Response: Understanding Arousal and Orgasm -- Introduction -- Factors That Influence Sexual Arousal -- The Brain -- The Senses -- Hormones -- Substances -- The Sexual Response Cycle -- The Masters and Johnson Model -- Psychological Models of Sexual Response -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 5 Gender and Gender Identity -- Introduction -- Biological Influences on Gender Identity and Sexuality -- Biological Sex Variations -- Psychosocial Influences on Gender Identity and Sexuality -- Social Interactions and Norms -- Physical Environments -- Media -- Variations in Gender Expression -- Transsexualism -- Cross-Dressing -- Other Identities -- Just How Different Are Men and Women? -- Sex Differences in Psychology -- Sex Differences in Sexuality and Attitudes Toward Sex -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 6 Sexual Orientation -- Introduction -- Sexual Orientation: Definitions and Types -- Measurement and Prevalence -- Theories of Sexual Orientation -- Early Psychological Theories -- Biological and Hormonal Theories -- Evolutionary Theories -- Biopsychosocial Theories -- Sex Differences in the Expression of Sexual Orientation -- Sexual Orientation Attitudes -- Prejudice Against Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Persons -- Sexual Orientation in Psychological Perspective -- Sexual Orientation Myths -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 7 The Laws of Attraction -- Introduction -- What Attracts Us To Other People? -- Affective Influences -- Propinquity -- Similarity -- Scarcity -- Physiological Arousal -- Neurochemical Factors -- Physical Attractiveness -- Attraction Processes among Gay Men and Lesbians -- Why Are Men and Women Attracted to Different Characteristics? -- Evolutionary Theory. Social Structural Perspectives -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 8 Intimate Relationships: Sex, Love, and Commitment -- Introduction -- Singlehood and Casual Relationships -- Sexuality Among Singles -- Hookups -- Friends with Benefits -- Singles' Sexual Outcomes -- Love and Committed Relationships -- The Nature of Love -- The Nature of Commitment -- Varieties of Loving and Committed Relationships -- Why Do Some Relationships Succeed While Others Fail? -- Characteristics of Good Relationships -- The Dark Side of Relationships -- Coping with Breakup -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 9 Sexual Behaviors -- Introduction -- Solitary Sexual Behaviors -- Asexuality and Celibacy -- Sexual Fantasy -- Masturbation -- Partnered Sexual Behaviors -- Kissing -- Touching -- Oral Sex -- Vaginal Intercourse -- Anal Sex -- Same-Sex Behaviors -- Frequency and Benefits of Sex and Orgasm -- Sexual Behavior in Psychological Perspective -- Self-Regulation -- Attachment Style -- Mortality Salience -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 10 Sex Education, Contraception, and Pregnancy -- Introduction -- Sex Education -- Contraception -- History -- Types of Contraceptives -- Choosing the Right Contraceptive -- Pregnancy -- The Psychology of Trying to Have a Baby -- Psychological Changes During Pregnancy and After Birth -- Abortion -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 11 Sexually Transmitted Infections and Safer-Sex Practices -- Introduction -- Sexually Transmitted Infections -- Bacterial Infections -- Viral Infections -- Other Infections -- Factors That Increase the Spread of STIs -- Biological -- Psychological -- Social and Environmental -- The Psychological Impact of STIs. Implications for Romantic and Sexual Relationships -- Preventing Infection -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 12 Sexual Dysfunction and Sex Therapy -- Introduction -- Causes of Sex Difficulties -- Biological -- Psychological -- Social -- Types of Sexual Dysfunction -- Desire Problems -- Arousal Problems -- Orgasm Problems -- Pain Disorders -- Sex Therapy -- Schools of Thought -- Specific Treatments -- Tips For Avoiding Sexual Difficulties -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 13 Variations in Sexual Behavior -- Introduction -- What are Paraphilias? -- Types of Paraphilias -- Fetishism -- Transvestism -- Sadomasochism -- Voyeurism -- Exhibitionism -- Pedophilia -- Other Paraphilias -- Treatment of Paraphilic Disorders -- Medical Therapies -- Psychological Therapies -- Social Skills Training -- Effectiveness -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 14 Sex Laws, Sexual Victimization, and the Sexual Marketplace -- Introduction -- A Brief History of Sex Laws -- Sexual Coercion and Violence -- Sexual Assault -- Child Sexual Abuse -- Sexual Harassment -- The Sexual Marketplace -- Prostitution -- Sex Trafficking -- Pornography -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- Epilogue -- Glossary -- Index.
The Psychology of Human Sexuality offers a comprehensive overview of human sexual behavior from a biopsychosocial perspective. The text highlights psychological research and theory on human sexuality whilst also considering the biological, evolutionary, social, and cultural factors that influence our sex lives. Features comprehensive coverage of topics including gender and sexual orientation, relationships, sexual behaviors, sexual difficulties and solutions, prostitution, and pornography Offers more in-depth treatment of relationships than comparable texts, with separate chapters dealing with attraction and relationship processes Written from a sex-positive perspective, and is inclusive and respectful of a diverse audience Includes numerous activities to facilitate a dynamic and interactive classroom environment.
9781118351291
Sex (Biology).
Sex (Psychology).
Electronic books.
BF692.L446 2014eb
155.3
The Psychology of Human Sexuality. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (426 pages)
Intro -- The Psychology of Human Sexuality -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the Author -- Foreplay -- Illustrations -- Text Boxes -- Tables -- 1 Theoretical Perspectives on Human Sexuality -- Introduction -- What Drives Us to Have Sex? -- Psychological Influences -- Cultural and Societal Influences -- Biological and Evolutionary Influences -- Major Theoretical Perspectives on Human Sexuality -- Psychoanalytic Theory -- Cognitive-Behavioral and Learning Theories -- Exchange Theories -- Personality Theories -- Evolutionary Theory -- The Perspective of This Text -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 2 Sexology Research: History, Methods, and Ethics -- Introduction -- A Brief History of Sexology -- Sexology as a Science -- Sample Selection -- Nonexperimental Research -- Surveys -- Direct Observation -- Case Reports -- Experimental Research -- A Sample Sexperiment -- Strengths and Limitations of the Experimental Method -- A Note on Statistics -- Means and Medians -- Incidence and Prevalence -- Correlation -- Ethics in Sexology Research -- Informed Consent -- Debriefing -- Confidentiality -- Evaluating Sex Research -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 3 Human Sexual Anatomy -- Introduction -- Male Sexual Anatomy -- A Historical and Cultural Overview of the Penis -- External Anatomy -- Internal Anatomy -- Psychology of the Penis: Male Genital Concerns -- Male Genital Health Issues -- Female Sexual Anatomy -- A Historical and Cultural Overview of the Vulva -- External Anatomy -- Internal Anatomy -- Breasts -- Psychology of the Breasts and Vulva: Female Bodily Concerns -- Female Breast and Genital Health Issues -- Moving Forward -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References. 4 Human Sexual Response: Understanding Arousal and Orgasm -- Introduction -- Factors That Influence Sexual Arousal -- The Brain -- The Senses -- Hormones -- Substances -- The Sexual Response Cycle -- The Masters and Johnson Model -- Psychological Models of Sexual Response -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 5 Gender and Gender Identity -- Introduction -- Biological Influences on Gender Identity and Sexuality -- Biological Sex Variations -- Psychosocial Influences on Gender Identity and Sexuality -- Social Interactions and Norms -- Physical Environments -- Media -- Variations in Gender Expression -- Transsexualism -- Cross-Dressing -- Other Identities -- Just How Different Are Men and Women? -- Sex Differences in Psychology -- Sex Differences in Sexuality and Attitudes Toward Sex -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 6 Sexual Orientation -- Introduction -- Sexual Orientation: Definitions and Types -- Measurement and Prevalence -- Theories of Sexual Orientation -- Early Psychological Theories -- Biological and Hormonal Theories -- Evolutionary Theories -- Biopsychosocial Theories -- Sex Differences in the Expression of Sexual Orientation -- Sexual Orientation Attitudes -- Prejudice Against Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Persons -- Sexual Orientation in Psychological Perspective -- Sexual Orientation Myths -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 7 The Laws of Attraction -- Introduction -- What Attracts Us To Other People? -- Affective Influences -- Propinquity -- Similarity -- Scarcity -- Physiological Arousal -- Neurochemical Factors -- Physical Attractiveness -- Attraction Processes among Gay Men and Lesbians -- Why Are Men and Women Attracted to Different Characteristics? -- Evolutionary Theory. Social Structural Perspectives -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 8 Intimate Relationships: Sex, Love, and Commitment -- Introduction -- Singlehood and Casual Relationships -- Sexuality Among Singles -- Hookups -- Friends with Benefits -- Singles' Sexual Outcomes -- Love and Committed Relationships -- The Nature of Love -- The Nature of Commitment -- Varieties of Loving and Committed Relationships -- Why Do Some Relationships Succeed While Others Fail? -- Characteristics of Good Relationships -- The Dark Side of Relationships -- Coping with Breakup -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 9 Sexual Behaviors -- Introduction -- Solitary Sexual Behaviors -- Asexuality and Celibacy -- Sexual Fantasy -- Masturbation -- Partnered Sexual Behaviors -- Kissing -- Touching -- Oral Sex -- Vaginal Intercourse -- Anal Sex -- Same-Sex Behaviors -- Frequency and Benefits of Sex and Orgasm -- Sexual Behavior in Psychological Perspective -- Self-Regulation -- Attachment Style -- Mortality Salience -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 10 Sex Education, Contraception, and Pregnancy -- Introduction -- Sex Education -- Contraception -- History -- Types of Contraceptives -- Choosing the Right Contraceptive -- Pregnancy -- The Psychology of Trying to Have a Baby -- Psychological Changes During Pregnancy and After Birth -- Abortion -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 11 Sexually Transmitted Infections and Safer-Sex Practices -- Introduction -- Sexually Transmitted Infections -- Bacterial Infections -- Viral Infections -- Other Infections -- Factors That Increase the Spread of STIs -- Biological -- Psychological -- Social and Environmental -- The Psychological Impact of STIs. Implications for Romantic and Sexual Relationships -- Preventing Infection -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 12 Sexual Dysfunction and Sex Therapy -- Introduction -- Causes of Sex Difficulties -- Biological -- Psychological -- Social -- Types of Sexual Dysfunction -- Desire Problems -- Arousal Problems -- Orgasm Problems -- Pain Disorders -- Sex Therapy -- Schools of Thought -- Specific Treatments -- Tips For Avoiding Sexual Difficulties -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 13 Variations in Sexual Behavior -- Introduction -- What are Paraphilias? -- Types of Paraphilias -- Fetishism -- Transvestism -- Sadomasochism -- Voyeurism -- Exhibitionism -- Pedophilia -- Other Paraphilias -- Treatment of Paraphilic Disorders -- Medical Therapies -- Psychological Therapies -- Social Skills Training -- Effectiveness -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- 14 Sex Laws, Sexual Victimization, and the Sexual Marketplace -- Introduction -- A Brief History of Sex Laws -- Sexual Coercion and Violence -- Sexual Assault -- Child Sexual Abuse -- Sexual Harassment -- The Sexual Marketplace -- Prostitution -- Sex Trafficking -- Pornography -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? -- References -- Epilogue -- Glossary -- Index.
The Psychology of Human Sexuality offers a comprehensive overview of human sexual behavior from a biopsychosocial perspective. The text highlights psychological research and theory on human sexuality whilst also considering the biological, evolutionary, social, and cultural factors that influence our sex lives. Features comprehensive coverage of topics including gender and sexual orientation, relationships, sexual behaviors, sexual difficulties and solutions, prostitution, and pornography Offers more in-depth treatment of relationships than comparable texts, with separate chapters dealing with attraction and relationship processes Written from a sex-positive perspective, and is inclusive and respectful of a diverse audience Includes numerous activities to facilitate a dynamic and interactive classroom environment.
9781118351291
Sex (Biology).
Sex (Psychology).
Electronic books.
BF692.L446 2014eb
155.3