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What was considered controversial in television programming in the 1970s?
What was considered controversial in television programming in the 1970s?
- A single, pregnant woman deciding to have a baby on her own (correct)
- A scene with group sex
- Showing full-frontal nudity
- An interracial couple (correct)
According to social learning theory, what has contributed to changes in sexual attitudes and behaviors?
According to social learning theory, what has contributed to changes in sexual attitudes and behaviors?
- Growing acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals
- Sexualized media depictions (correct)
- Rise in single-parent households
- Increased exposure to violent video games
In the TV show Californication, what is a notable aspect of Hank Moody's character?
In the TV show Californication, what is a notable aspect of Hank Moody's character?
- He has problems with sex, drugs, and booze (correct)
- He is a happily married man
- He is a successful businessman
- He is a teetotaler
Which TV show features a scene where a character receives anilingus from their boyfriend?
Which TV show features a scene where a character receives anilingus from their boyfriend?
What is a notable aspect of the TV show Girls?
What is a notable aspect of the TV show Girls?
In the TV show Californication, what is a notable aspect of Hank Moody's relationships?
In the TV show Californication, what is a notable aspect of Hank Moody's relationships?
What is a notable aspect of the TV show Girls?
What is a notable aspect of the TV show Girls?
What is a notable aspect of Adam's behavior in the TV show Girls?
What is a notable aspect of Adam's behavior in the TV show Girls?
What is a specific stimulus that produces a specific behavior in the context of human sexuality?
What is a specific stimulus that produces a specific behavior in the context of human sexuality?
What is the term for the process by which a stimulus that did not originally elicit a response comes to elicit that response through pairing with another stimulus?
What is the term for the process by which a stimulus that did not originally elicit a response comes to elicit that response through pairing with another stimulus?
According to Pavlov's experiments, what was the original stimulus that produced salivation in dogs?
According to Pavlov's experiments, what was the original stimulus that produced salivation in dogs?
What is the goal of pairing the original stimulus with a new stimulus in classical conditioning?
What is the goal of pairing the original stimulus with a new stimulus in classical conditioning?
What is the limitation of classical conditioning in understanding human behavior?
What is the limitation of classical conditioning in understanding human behavior?
Who is credited with proposing operant conditioning as a type of learning?
Who is credited with proposing operant conditioning as a type of learning?
What is the potential application of classical conditioning in the treatment of sexual difficulties?
What is the potential application of classical conditioning in the treatment of sexual difficulties?
What is the term for a strong sexual attraction to a specific object or activity?
What is the term for a strong sexual attraction to a specific object or activity?
What was the primary purpose of sex in the traditional view of societies around the world?
What was the primary purpose of sex in the traditional view of societies around the world?
What is a notable difference between sexual activity in modern times and in the past?
What is a notable difference between sexual activity in modern times and in the past?
According to the study by Meston and Buss (2007), how many distinct reasons did participants report for having sex?
According to the study by Meston and Buss (2007), how many distinct reasons did participants report for having sex?
What is one of the most commonly cited reasons for having sex, according to the study by Meston and Buss (2007)?
What is one of the most commonly cited reasons for having sex, according to the study by Meston and Buss (2007)?
What is the goal of this chapter in the context of human sexuality?
What is the goal of this chapter in the context of human sexuality?
What is a key factor in understanding modern human sexuality, according to the chapter?
What is a key factor in understanding modern human sexuality, according to the chapter?
What is true about every single sexual act, according to the chapter?
What is true about every single sexual act, according to the chapter?
What is one of the least common reasons for having sex, according to the study by Meston and Buss (2007)?
What is one of the least common reasons for having sex, according to the study by Meston and Buss (2007)?
What is the primary goal of reparative therapy?
What is the primary goal of reparative therapy?
What is aversive conditioning?
What is aversive conditioning?
What is the outcome of using reparative therapy, according to published research?
What is the outcome of using reparative therapy, according to published research?
Why is it not justified to use conditioning principles to change an individual's sexual orientation?
Why is it not justified to use conditioning principles to change an individual's sexual orientation?
What is the purpose of snapping a rubber band on the wrist as part of reparative therapy?
What is the purpose of snapping a rubber band on the wrist as part of reparative therapy?
What do reputable, peer-reviewed journals conclude about reparative therapy?
What do reputable, peer-reviewed journals conclude about reparative therapy?
What is the classification of homosexuality in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)?
What is the classification of homosexuality in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)?
What is the name of the researcher who published a study on the harmful effects of reparative therapy?
What is the name of the researcher who published a study on the harmful effects of reparative therapy?
What is the role of the superego in the context of Freud's personality structure?
What is the role of the superego in the context of Freud's personality structure?
What is the primary criticism of Freud's theory of psychosexual development?
What is the primary criticism of Freud's theory of psychosexual development?
What is the primary difference between the Oedipus complex and the Electra complex?
What is the primary difference between the Oedipus complex and the Electra complex?
What is the term for an individual's lifelong urge to gratify a particular source of pleasure due to fixation in one of the psychosexual stages?
What is the term for an individual's lifelong urge to gratify a particular source of pleasure due to fixation in one of the psychosexual stages?
What is the criticism of Freud's theory of penis envy?
What is the criticism of Freud's theory of penis envy?
What is the primary function of the ego in Freud's personality structure?
What is the primary function of the ego in Freud's personality structure?
What is the term for the series of five stages in which different parts of the body serve as a source of pleasure, according to Freud's theory of psychosexual development?
What is the term for the series of five stages in which different parts of the body serve as a source of pleasure, according to Freud's theory of psychosexual development?
What is the primary criticism of Freud's theory of psychoanalytic development?
What is the primary criticism of Freud's theory of psychoanalytic development?
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Study Notes
Definition of Sex
- For centuries, societies defined sex as penis-in-vagina intercourse within marriage for procreation
- Modern times have expanded the concept of sex to include a wide range of behaviors, such as mutual masturbation, oral, vaginal, and anal stimulation, sexting, and phone sex
- Sexual activity is no longer restricted to traditional heterosexual marriage
Reasons for Engaging in Sex
- 237 distinct reasons why people have sex, including feeling attracted to another person, wanting to have fun or experience physical pleasure, and wanting to show affection or love for someone else
- Least common reasons include making money, punishing oneself, wanting to give a sexually transmitted disease to another person, and feeling closer to God
Evolution of Sexual Content in Media
- Television has gradually included more sexual content over time, despite social resistance
- Examples of TV shows that have pushed the sexual envelope include Californication, Girls, and others
- Popular songs, music videos, and video games have also become more explicit over time
Psychosexual Development
- Freud proposed an elaborate theory of psychosexual development, which involves five stages: oral, anal, phallic, latent, and genital
- According to Freud, unsuccessful passage through these stages can lead to fixation and a lifelong urge to gratify the relevant body part
- The Oedipus complex, penis envy, and the Electra complex are also part of Freud's psychosexual theory
Classical Conditioning
- Pavlov's experiments demonstrated classical conditioning, where a neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response
- Classical conditioning has been implicated in many sexual behaviors, including fetishes
- Conditioning can also be used in the treatment of sexual difficulties
Operant Conditioning
- Operant conditioning, proposed by B.F. Skinner, explores learning and behavior beyond classical conditioning
- Some therapists have attempted to use operant conditioning principles to change sexual orientation through reparative therapy, but there is no reliable evidence that these therapies work and they may even be harmful
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