PSY 3122 Midterm: PSY3122 midterm outline

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3122
• Professor: Lisa Henry

Document Summary

Definitions, dimensions of human sexuality, and theoretical perspectives: definition of human sexuality: Biological: reproduction, hormones, sexual responses, reproductive organs, contraception, stis, puberty. Psychological: attraction, self-esteem, addiction, motivation, body image, eroticism, Emotional: love, lust, shame, excitement, regret, jealousy. Cognitive: what we read about, learn about. Socio-cultural: norms, expressions/ repression, stereotypes, gender roles. Research on fa"fafine best interest to look after family members to ensure genes are passed down to future generations: theoretical perspectives. Explains how genetic makeup influences sexuality (regulating hormones, reproductive cycles, sexual orientation, disorders and dysfunction) Applies evolutionary theory as basis of social behaviour in animals and humans. Darwin"s theory of evolution (natural selection, mate selection) as principle motivator of human sexual behaviour. Explains individual"s sexual behaviour and response as interacting sexual excitatory and inhibitory neurobiological processes. Freud: sexuality and eroticism are fundamental forces of life. Psychoanalysis helps bring parts of personality to awareness.