PSY 3122 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Oedipus Complex, Sexualization, Alternative Media

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3122
• Professor: Krystelle Shaughnessy

Document Summary

Typically relies on retrospective memories, can become unreliable. Many ethical concerns surround sexuality research with children. Cyshhas (canadian youth sexual health and hiv/aids study) and the more recent cyas are important national surveys that provide some pertinent information on adolescent sexuality. Socialization the way that society conveys its norms and expectations for behavior. Most learning during childhood involves rewards and punishments, imitation of adults, and/or by teaching verbally. Teachable moments can be unplanned or naturally occurring, and can offer insight, information, and clarification (this type of learning is ideal when the opportunity is possible, can be easier) Sex-positive parenting involves communication that is both open and respectful. Positive sexual health involves absence of disease and dysfunction, as well as both pleasure and safety. Parents may choose not to talk about sex out of embarrassment, limited knowledge, or negative attitudes towards sex (culturally, religiously, or socially) Freud suggested that even infants have sexual urges and engage in sexual behavior.