PSYC 1115 Lecture Notes - Voyeurism, Fetishism, Exhibitionism
Document Summary
Genes: sexual orientation tends to run in the families; seperated twins have identical sexual orientations. Hormones: homo males may experience different hormone levels before birth, leading to their sexual orientation; with every older brother, the likelihood of homo increases. Brain anatomy: hypothalamus is twice as big in heterosexual men than women and homosexual men; this region has similar size in women and homo men. Sexual dysfunctions: sexual dysfunctions: disorder where people cant respond normally in jey areas of sexual functioning, making it difficult to enjoy sex, 2 sexual dysfunctions affect excitement phase of sexual response cycle: Female sexual arousal disorder: inability to maintain lubrication or genital swelling during sexual activity. Fetishism: display sexual urges that involve us of non-living objects(someone"s panties, boots, etc. ) Exhibitionism: urge to expose his genitals to another person. Pedophilia: watching, touching, sexual intercourse w/ children of under 13 years. Sexual sadism: aroused by the suffering on others by dominating them.
