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The Psychology of Human Sexuality

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10.11.2023

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Englisch

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978-1-119-88395-1

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Taschenbuch

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Englisch

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  • Produktbild: The Psychology of Human Sexuality
  • About the Author xi

    Foreplay xii

    List of Illustrations xiv

    List of Text Boxes xxi

    List of Tables xxiii

    About the Companion Website xxiv

    1 Theoretical Perspectives on Human Sexuality 1

    Introduction 2

    What Drives Us to Have Sex? 2

    Psychological Influences 2

    Cultural, Societal, and Environmental Influences 3

    Biological and Evolutionary Influences 6

    Major Theoretical Perspectives on Human Sexuality 7

    Psychoanalytic Theory 7

    Cognitive-Behavioral and Learning Theories 8

    Exchange Theories 12

    Personality Theories 12

    Evolutionary Theory 15

    The Perspective of This Text 16

    Key Terms 18

    Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 18

    References 18

    2 Sexology Research: History, Methods, and Ethics 21

    Introduction 22

    A Brief History of Sexology 22

    Hidden Figures in Sexology 25

    Sexology as a Science 26

    Sample Selection 27

    Nonexperimental Research 28

    Surveys 28

    Direct Observation 31

    Case Reports 35

    Experimental Research 35

    A Sample Sexperiment 35

    Strengths and Limitations of the Experimental Method 36

    A Note on Statistics 36

    Means and Medians 36

    Incidence and Prevalence 37

    Correlation 37

    Ethics in Sexology Research 38

    Informed Consent 40

    Debriefing 40

    Confidentiality 41

    How Reliable Are the Results of Sex Studies? 42

    Evaluating Sex Research 42

    Key Terms 43

    Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 43

    References 43

    3 Human Sexual Anatomy 46

    Introduction 47

    Anatomy of the Penis 47

    A Historical and Cultural Overview of the Penis 47

    External Anatomy 48

    Internal Anatomy 52

    Psychology of the Penis: Genital Concerns 54

    Genital Health Issues 55

    Anatomy of the Vulva 56

    A Historical and Cultural Overview of the Vulva 56

    External Anatomy 56

    Internal Anatomy 60

    Breasts 62

    Psychology of the Breasts and Vulva: Bodily Concerns 63

    Breast and Genital Health Issues 65

    Conclusions 68

    Key Terms 68

    Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 68

    References 68

    4 Human Sexual Response: Understanding Arousal and Orgasm 72

    Introduction 73

    Factors That Influence Sexual Arousal 73

    The Brain 73

    The Senses 74

    Hormones 81

    Substances 84

    The Sexual Response Cycle 87

    The Masters and Johnson Model 87

    Psychological Models of Sexual Response 92

    Key Terms 93

    Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 93

    References 94

    5 Gender and Gender Identity 98

    Introduction 98

    Biological Influences on Gender Identity and Sexuality 100

    Biological Sex Variations 101

    Psychosocial Influences on Gender Identity and Sexuality 106

    Social Interactions and Norms 106

    Physical Environments 107

    Media 108

    Gender Diversity: Variations in Gender Expression 108

    Transgender Persons and Gender Dysphoria 110

    Cross-Dressing 115

    Other Gender Diverse Identities 116

    Just How Different Are Men and Women? 116

    Sex Differences in Psychology 116

    Sex Differences in Sexuality and Attitudes Toward Sex 117

    Key Terms 118

    Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 118

    References 118

    6 Sexual Orientation 123

    Introduction 124

    Sexual Orientation: Definitions and Types 124

    Measurement and Prevalence 125

    Theories of Sexual Orientation 128

    Early Psychological Theories 128

    Biological and Hormonal Theories 129

    Evolutionary Theories 131

    Biopsychosocial Theories 132

    Sex Differences in the Expression of Sexual Orientation 135

    Sexual Orientation Attitudes 137

    Prejudice Against Sexual Minority Persons 137

    Sexual Orientation in Psychological Perspective 140

    Sexual Orientation Myths 142

    Key Terms 144

    Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 145

    References 145

    7 The Laws of Attraction 149

    Introduction 150

    What Attracts us to Other People? 150

    Affective/Mood Influences 151

    Propinquity 153

    Similarity 154

    Scarcity 156

    Physiological Arousal 157

    Neurochemical Factors 158

    Physical Attractiveness 158

    Other Factors Involved in Attraction 159

    Attraction Processes among LGBTQ+ Persons 160

    Why are Men and Women Attracted to Different Characteristics? 161

    Evolutionary Theory 161

    Social Structural Perspectives 164

    Key Terms 167

    Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 167

    References 167

    8 Intimate Relationships: Sex, Love, and Commitment 171

    Introduction 172

    Singlehood and Casual Relationships 172

    Sexuality Among Singles 172

    Hookups 174

    Friends with Benefits 174

    Singles' Sexual Outcomes 175

    Love and Committed Relationships 177

    The Nature of Love 177

    The Nature of Commitment 181

    Varieties of Loving and Committed Relationships 183

    What Makes a Relationship Last? 188

    Characteristics of Good Relationships 188

    The Dark Side of Relationships 191

    Coping with Breakup 195

    Key Terms 195

    Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 196

    References 196

    9 Sexual Behaviors 201

    Introduction 202

    Solitary Sexual Behaviors 202

    Asexuality and Celibacy 202

    Sexual Fantasy 204

    Masturbation 207

    Partnered Sexual Behaviors 210

    Kissing 211

    Touching 212

    Oral Sex 213

    Vaginal Intercourse 213

    Anal Sex 214

    LGBTQ+ Sexual Behaviors 215

    Sex with Three, or Four, or More 216

    Frequency and Benefits of Sex and Orgasm 218

    Sexual Behavior in Psychological Perspective 220

    Self-Regulation 220

    Attachment Style 221

    Mortality Salience 222

    Key Terms 222

    Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 222

    References 223

    10 Lifespan Sexual Development 227

    Introduction 228

    Sexual Development from Infancy Through Adolescence 228

    Infancy and Childhood 228

    Puberty 230

    Adolescence 231

    Biopsychosocial Influences on Teenage Sexual Activity 234

    Implications of Early or Late Sexual Development 236

    Sexuality and Aging 237

    Biopsychosocial Influences on the Sexual Activities of Older Adults 240

    Key Terms 242

    Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 242

    References 243

    11 Sex Education, Contraception, and Pregnancy 246

    Introduction 247

    Sex Education 247

    Sex Education in Cross-Cultural Perspective 251

    Contraception 252

    History 252

    Types of Contraceptives 253

    Choosing the Right Contraceptive 261

    Pregnancy 261

    The Psychology of Trying to Have a Baby 261

    Psychological Changes during Pregnancy and after Birth 262

    Abortion 263

    Key Terms 264

    Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 264

    References 264

    12 Sexually Transmitted Infections and Safer-Sex Practices 268

    Introduction 269

    Sexually Transmitted Infections 269

    Bacterial Infections 270

    Viral Infections 272

    Other Infections 277

    Factors that Increase the Spread of STIs 277

    Biological 277

    Psychological 278

    Social and Environmental 279

    The Psychological Impact of STIs 281

    Implications for Romantic and Sexual Relationships 281

    Preventing Infection 282

    Key Terms 284

    Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 285

    References 285

    13 Sexual Dysfunction and Sex Therapy 288

    Introduction 289

    Causes of Sex Difficulties 289

    Biological 289

    Psychological 290

    Social 292

    Types of Sexual Dysfunction 293

    Desire Problems 293

    Arousal Problems 296

    Orgasm Problems 296

    Pain Disorders 297

    Sex Therapy 298

    Schools of Thought 298

    Specific Treatments 301

    Tips for Avoiding Sexual Difficulties 306

    Key Terms 307

    Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 307

    References 307

    14 Variations in Sexual Behavior 311

    Introduction 312

    What Are Paraphilias? 312

    Types of Paraphilias 313

    Fetishism 314

    Transvestism/Erotic Cross-Dressing 317

    Sadomasochism 318

    Voyeurism 319

    Exhibitionism 321

    Pedophilia 322

    Other Paraphilias 323

    Paraphilia Controversies 327

    Treatment of Paraphilic Disorders 327

    Medical Therapies 327

    Psychological Therapies 328

    Social Skills Training 328

    Effectiveness 328

    Key Terms 329

    Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 329

    References 329

    15 Sex Laws, Sexual Victimization, and the Sexual Marketplace 332

    Introduction 333

    A Brief History of Sex Laws 333

    Sexual Consent 334

    Nonconsensual Sex: Sexual Coercion and Violence 335

    Sexual Assault 335

    Child Sexual Abuse 337

    Sexual Harassment 339

    The Sexual Marketplace 341

    Prostitution 341

    Sex Trafficking 344

    Pornography 345

    Key Terms 353

    Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 353

    References 353

    Epilogue 357

    Glossary 358

    Index 367