FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter All: Antibody, Menarche, Sexual Stimulation
23 Jan 2015
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At first, women looked at as sole contributors to reproduction. Phallic worship penis a symbol of power. Roles of genes, hormones, nervous system, and other physiological factors. Study of other animal species places human behavior in a broader context. Provide insight into how cultural beliefs affect sexual behavior and morality. Psychological influences perception, motivation, emotion, personality, etc. Scientific approach: empirical approach base knowledge on research evidence rather than intuition, faith or superstition. Methods of observation: once scientists have chosen who they"ll study, they observe these people, several methods of observation, case study method: Carefully drawn, in depth biography of individual or small group. Focus- understanding participants as fully as possible. Not as rigorous as experiments gaps in memory, potential for observer bias: survey method. Detailed study of a sample obtained through such methods as interviews and questionnaires. Delivered to many people at once, do not have to sign name.
