Justin J. Lehmiller

The Psychology of Human Sexuality (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

The Psychology of HUMAN SEXUALITY New edition of an authoritative guide to human sexual behavior from a biopsychosocial perspective The Psychology of Human Sexuality is a comprehensive guide to major theoretical perspectives on human sexuality and the vast diversity of sexual attitudes and behaviors around the world, with broad coverage of topics including anatomy, gender and sexual orientation, sexual behaviors, sexual difficulties and solutions, sex work and pornography. Written from a sex-positive perspective with material that is inclusive and respectful of a diverse audience, the text includes cutting edge research on the origins of sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as new treatments for sexually transmitted infections and diseases. To aid in student learning, the text is accompanied by online resources, including a test bank and instructor slides. Separate chapters deal with attraction and relationship processes. The Psychology of Human Sexuality includes information on: * Sex science studies that researchers have failed to reliably replicate since the 2nd Edition was published, and the broader "replication crisis" in psychology * "Graysexual" identities that fall on the spectrum between allosexual and asexual, and the sex recession of modern times * Recent studies that shed light on sexual behavior in cultures that have previously been the subject of very little study * Sex and disability, and "take-home messages" to allow readers to implement beneficial changes in their lives An important and comprehensive text that provides readers with a better understanding of, and appreciation for, the science of sex and sexual diversity, The Psychology of Human Sexuality is an essential resource for students of human sexuality in both intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 416
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Oktober 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119883975
• Artikelnr.: 69182485

Autorenporträt

Justin J. Lehmiller, PhD, is a social psychologist and Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University. He hosts the popular Sex and Psychology Podcast and is author of the bestselling book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life.

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