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: John Wiley & Sons
• 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 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 an