PSY 3122 Lecture Notes - Frotteurism, Cisgender, Mary Ainsworth

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3122
• Professor: Lisa Henry

Document Summary

Human sexuality: psychological, physiological, sociological on reproduction interpersonal relationships, sexual orientation . Sexuality: sexuality is a central aspect of being human throughout life and encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction. Sexuality is experienced and expressed in thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviors, practices, roles and relationships. While sexuality can include all of these dimensions, not all of them are always experienced or expressed. Sexuality is influenced by the interaction of biological, psychological, social, economic, political, cultural, ethical, legal, historical and religious and spiritual factors. Six dimensional model of human sexuality: biological dimension. Hormones, anatomy, genitals, reproduction, puberty, sti"s, genetics/neurotransmitters, sexual response: socio-cultural dimension. Sexual norms, ideals and stereotypes, gender roles, beliefs (behaviors), rituals: psychological dimension. Fantasies, phobias, orientation, identity, eroticism({mind}, pleasure/arousal) body image: emotional dimension. Love, security, attachment, fear, passion, lust, shame, anger, hatred, disgust : cognitive dimension. Perception, evaluation: religious, spiritual and moral dimension.