SDST 250 Lecture Notes - Npr, Individualism, Jane Austen

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6 Oct 2012

School

McGill University

Department

Sexual Diversity Studies

Course

SDST 250

Professor

Lucas Crawford

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Epistemology of the closet by eve kosofsky sedgwick (1990) In epistemology of the closet, author eve kosofsky sedgwick argues that standard binary oppositions limit freedom and understanding, especially as related to sexuality. Limiting sexuality to homosexual or heterosexuality, in structured binary opposition, is just too simplistic, according to sedgwick. Only through the careful examination and understanding of queer theory can we begin to understand the deeper meanings behind human sexuality and important revelations in epistemology of the closet. In the compilation, author sedgwick reveals that several sexual contradictions yield modern misunderstanding, language is a relevant force behind sexuality, and labeled speech acts are ultimately the proof of the nature of one"s sexuality. Epistemology of the closet is not dated however, events of june 1969 and later could be a start. Miller on secrecy : the subjective practice in which the oppositions of private/public, inside/outside, subject/object are established and the sanctity of their first term kept inviolate.

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If male sexual orientation (homosexual versus heterosexual) has a heritability of 0.5, what does that mean? Select one: a. 50% of people who identify as homosexual have genes for male homosexuality. b. 50% of the population variability in male sexual orientation is due to individuals having different genes. c. An individualâs homosexuality is caused 50% by his genes and 50% by his environment. d. More than one of the above is true e. None of the above is true

1) Castrated male rats can have their mating behaviors restored by:
A) injections of estrogen into the hypothalamus.
B) injections of testosterone into the hypothalamus.
C) injections of testosterone into the hippocampus.
D) both A and B.
E) none of the above.

2) Research examining the biological differences between homosexual and heterosexual men and women have shown that:
A) homosexual and heterosexual males have no differences in brain structure.
B) homosexuals have a higher probability of having a homosexual sibling than do heterosexuals.
C) the medial preoptic area of the hypothalamus is larger in homosexual men than in heterosexual men.
D) homosexuality in families follows paternal lines.
E) homosexuality is only related to societal and cultural influences.

3) Which of the following are most likely to show preferences for masculine toys?
A) women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia
B) female vervet monkeys.
C) men with Turnerâs syndrome.
D) men with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
E) women with Turner's syndrome.

4) The capacity of some human couples to pair bond may reflect the activity of
A) oxytocin and dopamine.
B) glutamate and glycine.
C) dopamine and vasopressin.
D) vasopressin and oxytocin.
E) acetylcholine and norepinephrine.

5) Which of the following would be expected in a rat after stimulating central nucleus of the amygdala?
A) behavioral signs of fear
B) reduced secretion of gastric acids into the stomach
C) the rat would be more tame when handled by humans
D) lower levels of stress hormones in the blood
E) euphoria and sedation

6) Cannon disagreed with William Jamesâs theory of emotion because:
A) emotion can be felt before the sympathetic stress response is initiated.
B) emotion is not dependent upon the cortex as suggested by sham rage.
C) many emotions elicit the same bodily responses.
D) all of the above.
E) none of the above.

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California and New Jersey both have laws outlawing âgay conversionâ therapy for minors, which attempt to âconvertâ homosexuals into heterosexuals. The rationale for the law is that (1) homosexuality isnât an illness and (2) the treatment itself may harm patients, increasing their risk for depression and suicide. Still, some practitioners objected that any such restriction represented an illegal restraint on trade, preventing them from offering their patients certain services. And some parents objected that they were prevented from seeking treatment in the best interests of their children. In New Jersey, one set of parents sued on behalf of their 15-year-old son, who said that he wanted the treatment. Comment on any aspect of this issue from the perspective of scientific psychology. Should providers be able to provide any treatment to their patients, so long as the patients understand the risks involved?

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SDST 250 Lecture Notes - Npr, Individualism, Jane Austen

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