PSYC 333 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Biology And Sexual Orientation, Electra Complex, Penis Envy

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 333
• Professor: Caroline F Pukall

Document Summary

Gay or lesbian family members are adaptive because they invest resources in their nieces and nephews. Inclusive fitness is seen in the animal world where animals will risk their lives to protect their family group. Scientific theory is a set of conclusions that have been tested and agreed upon. Psychoanalysis is bringing these parts of personality into conscious awareness. Personality forms in the first 6 years of life in stages: The electra complex has never been fully accepted. Dependence or aggression strong cleanliness and orderliness or strong caresss ness and lack of self contol. Sexual feelings are directed towards others for sexual grati cation. Women need to have mature vaginal orgasms instead of immature clitoral orgasms. Critized for over emphasis on sex and lack of supporting data. Used in sex research for compulsive sexual behaviours and fetishes. Used to develop treatment for unwanted sexual behaviours.