PSYC 1000 Chapter Notes -Narcissism, Auditory System, Twin

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1000
• Professor: Harvey Marmurek

Document Summary

Textbook: psychology tenth edition in modules authored by david g. myers. Module 33: sexual motivation and the need to belong. Erectile dysfunction (inability to have or maintain an erection) Pain or orgasmic dysfunction: most experience sexual distress and relate it to their emotional relationship with their partner during sex. Imagined stimuli ~ the brain is our most significant sex organ; 95% of men and women have sexual fantasies. Biological influences sexual maturity; sex hormones, especially testosterone. Psychological influences exposure to stimulating conditions; sexual fantasies. Social-cultural influences family and society values; religious and personal values; cultural expectations; media. Our genes and sex hormones (testosterone and the estrogens) influence our sexual behaviour. Psychological stimuli and cultural attitudes and expectations also affect the ways we express our sexuality. American women born before 1900, 3% had premarital sex by 18; almost 50% now: teen pregnancy what contributes to teen pregnancy.