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. INDICE: 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 .6 Sexual Orientation 145 .Introduction 146 .Sexual Orientation: Definitions and Types 146 .Measurement and Prevalence 147 .Theories of Sexual Orientation 150 .Early Psychological Theories 151 .Biological and Hormonal Theories 151 .Evolutionary Theories 153 .Biopsychosocial Theories 155 .Sex Differences in the Expression of Sexual Orientation 158 .Sexual Orientation Attitudes 161 .Prejudice Against Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Persons 161 .Sexual Orientation in Psychological Perspective 166 .Sexual Orientation Myths 167 .Key Terms 170 .Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 170 .References 170 .7 The Laws of Attraction 175 .Introduction 176 .What Attracts Us To Other People? 176 .Affective Influences 177 .Propinquity 179 .Similarity 181 .Scarcity 183 .Physiological Arousal 184 .Neurochemical Factors 185 .Physical Attractiveness 185 .Other Factors Involved in Attraction 187 .Attraction Processes among Gay Men and Lesbians 188 .Why Are Men and Women Attracted to Different Characteristics? 189 .Evolutionary Theory 189 .Social Structural Perspectives 192 .Key Terms 195 .Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 196 .References 196 .8 Intimate Relationships: Sex, Love, and Commitment 200 .Introduction 201 .Singlehood and Casual Relationships 201 .Sexuality Among Singles 201 .Hookups 203 .Friends with Benefits 204 .Singles Sexual Outcomes 204 .Love and Committed Relationships 207 .The Nature of Love 207 .The Nature of Commitment 212 .Varieties of Loving and Committed Relationships 214 .Why Do Some Relationships Succeed While Others Fail? 220 .Characteristics of Good Relationships 220 .The Dark Side of Relationships 223 .Coping with Breakup 229 .Key Terms 229 .Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 229 .References 230 .9 Sexual Behaviors 235 .Introduction 236 .Solitary Sexual Behaviors 236 .Asexuality and Celibacy 236 .Sexual Fantasy 238 .Masturbation 241 .Partnered Sexual Behaviors 246 .Kissing 246 .Touching 248 .Oral Sex 248 .Vaginal Intercourse 249 .Anal Sex 250 .Same–Sex Behaviors 251 .Sex With Three, or Four, or More 252 .Frequency and Benefits of Sex and Orgasm 255 .Sexual Behavior in Psychological Perspective 257 .Self–Regulation 257 .Attachment Style 259 .Mortality Salience 259 .Key Terms 260 .Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 260 .References 260 .10 Lifespan Sexual Development 265 .Introduction 265 .Sexual Development From Infancy Through Adolescence 267 .Infancy and Childhood 267 .Puberty 268 .Adolescence 270 .Biopsychosocial Influences on Teenage Sexual Activity 273 .Implications of Early or Late Sexual Development 274 .Lehmiller164715—ftoc.indd 10 8/7/2017 2:59:57 PM .Contents xi .Sexuality and Aging 277 .Biopsychosocial Influences on the Sexual Activities of Older Adults 281 .Key Terms 283 .Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 283 .References 283 .11 Sex Education, Contraception, and Pregnancy 287 .Introduction 288 .Sex Education 288 .Sex Education in Cross–Cultural Perspective 293 .Contraception 294 .History 294 .Types of Contraceptives 295 .Choosing the Right Contraceptive 303 .Pregnancy 304 .The Psychology of Trying to Have a Baby 305 .Psychological Changes During Pregnancy and After Birth 306 .Abortion 306 .Key Terms 307 .Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 308 .References 308 .12 Sexually Transmitted Infections and Safer–Sex Practices 312 .Introduction 313 .Sexually Transmitted Infections 313 .Bacterial Infections 314 .Viral Infections 317 .Other Infections 322 .Factors That Increase the Spread of STIs 323 .Biological 323 .Psychological 324 .Social and Environmental 326 .The Psychological Impact of STIs 327 .Implications for Romantic and Sexual Relationships 328 .Preventing Infection 329 .Key Terms 332 .Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 332 .References 332 .13 Sexual Dysfunction and Sex Therapy 336 .Introduction 337 .Causes of Sex Difficulties 337 .Biological 337 .Psychological 338 .Social 341 .Types of Sexual Dysfunction 342 .Desire Problems 342 .Arousal Problems 344 .Orgasm Problems 346 .Pain Disorders 347 .Lehmiller164715—ftoc.indd 11 8/7/2017 2:59:57 PM .xii Contents .Sex Therapy 348 .Schools of Thought 348 .Specific Treatments 352 .Tips For Avoiding Sexual Difficulties 358 .Key Terms 359 .Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 359 .References 359 .14 Variations in Sexual Behavior 363 .Introduction 364 .What are Paraphilias? 364 .Types of Paraphilias 366 .Fetishism 366 .Transvestism 368 .Sadomasochism 371 .Voyeurism 373 .Exhibitionism 375 .Pedophilia 376 .Other Paraphilias 377 .Paraphilia Controversies 381 .Treatment of Paraphilic Disorders 382 .Medical Therapies 382 .Psychological Therapies 383 .Social Skills Training 383 .Effectiveness 383 .Key Terms 384 .Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 384 .References 384 .15 Sex Laws, Sexual Victimization, and the Sexual Marketplace 388 .Introduction 389 .A Brief History of Sex Laws 389 .Sexual Coercion and Violence 391 .Sexual Assault 391 .Child Sexual Abuse 393 .Sexual Harassment 396 .The Sexual Marketplace 398 .Prostitution 398 .Sex Trafficking 402 .Pornography 402 .Key Terms 411 .Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 411 .References 412 .Epilogue 416 .Glossary 417 .Index 429
- ISBN: 978-1-119-16473-9
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 472
- Fecha Publicación: 15/12/2017
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- Idioma: Inglés