Justin J. Lehmiller

The Psychology of Human Sexuality (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

New edition of an authoritative guide to human sexual behavior from a biopsychosocial perspective

The thoroughly revised and updated second edition of The Psychology of Human Sexuality explores the roles that biology, psychology, and the social and cultural context play in shaping human sexual behavior. The author - a noted authority on the topic and an affiliate of the acclaimed Kinsey Institute - puts the spotlight on the most recent research and theory on human sexuality, with an emphasis on psychology.

The text presents the major theoretical perspectives on human sexuality, and details the vast diversity of sexual attitudes and behaviors that exist in the modern world. The author also reviews the history of sexology and explores its unique methods and ethical considerations. Overall, this important and comprehensive text provides readers with a better understanding of, and appreciation for, the science of sex and the amazing complexity of human sexuality.

• Features broad coverage of topics including anatomy, gender and sexual orientation, 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
• Includes cutting-edge research on the origins of sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as new treatments for sexually transmitted infections and sexual dysfunctions
• Is written from a sex-positive perspective, with expanded coverage of cross-cultural research throughout and material that is inclusive and respectful of a diverse audience
• Includes numerous activities to facilitate dynamic, interactive classroom environments

Written for students of human sexuality and anyone interested in the topic, The Psychology of Human Sexuality offers a guide to the psychology of human sexual behavior that is at once inclusive, thorough, and authoritative in its approach.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Oktober 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119164708
• Artikelnr.: 52541610

Autorenporträt

Justin J. Lehmiller, PhD, is the Director of the Social Psychology Graduate Program and an Assistant Professor of Social Psychology at Ball State University. He is also a Faculty Affiliate of The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and runs the popular blog Sex and Psychology.

Inhaltsangabe

About the Author xiii

Foreplay xv

Illustrations xvii

Text Boxes xvii

Tables xxix

About the Companion Website xxxi

1 Theoretical Perspectives on Human Sexuality 1

Introduction 2

What Drives Us to Have Sex? 2

Psychological Influences 2

Cultural and Societal Influences 3

Biological and Evolutionary Influences 6

Major Theoretical Perspectives on Human Sexuality 8

Psychoanalytic Theory 8

Cognitive-Behavioral and Learning Theories 10

Exchange Theories 14

Personality Theories 15

Evolutionary Theory 18

The Perspective of This Text 20

Key Terms 22

Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 22

References 22

2 Sexology Research: History, Methods, and Ethics 26

Introduction 27

A Brief History of Sexology 28

Sexology as a Science 31

Sample Selection 32

Nonexperimental Research 33

Surveys 33

Direct Observation 37

Case Reports 41

Experimental Research 42

A Sample Sexperiment 42

Strengths and Limitations of the Experimental Method 43

A Note on Statistics 43

Means and Medians 43

Incidence and Prevalence 44

Correlation 44

Ethics in Sexology Research 44

Informed Consent 48

Debriefing 48

Confidentiality 49

Evaluating Sex Research 50

Key Terms 51

Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 51

References 51

3 Human Sexual Anatomy 54

Introduction 55

Male Sexual Anatomy 55

A Historical and Cultural Overview of the Penis 55

External Anatomy 56

Internal Anatomy 60

Psychology of the Penis: Male Genital Concerns 63

Male Genital Health Issues 65

Female Sexual Anatomy 66

A Historical and Cultural Overview of the Vulva 66

External Anatomy 67

Internal Anatomy 72

Breasts 74

Psychology of the Breasts and Vulva: Female Bodily Concerns 75

Female Breast and Genital Health Issues 78

Conclusions 81

Key Terms 82

Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 82

References 82

4 Human Sexual Response: Understanding Arousal and Orgasm 87

Introduction 88

Factors That Influence Sexual Arousal 88

The Brain 88

The Senses 90

Hormones 98

Substances 102

The Sexual Response Cycle 105

The Masters and Johnson Model 105

Psychological Models of Sexual Response 110

Key Terms 112

Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 112

References 112

5 Gender and Gender Identity 117

Introduction 117

Biological Influences on Gender Identity and Sexuality 119

Biological Sex Variations 121

Psychosocial Influences on Gender Identity and Sexuality 126

Social Interactions and Norms 126

Physical Environments 128

Media 128

Variations in Gender Expression 130

Transsexualism 130

Cross-Dressing 136

Other Identities 137

Just How Different Are Men and Women? 137

Sex Differences in Psychology 138

Sex Differences in Sexuality and Attitudes Toward Sex 138

Key Terms 140

Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 140

References 140