Psychology 2035A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Non-Penetrative Sex, Oedipus Complex, Erogenous Zone

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2035A/B
• Professor: Sarah Babcock

Document Summary

Challenges to sex research: depend mostly on survey methods that are especially susceptible to participant bias, people who are willing to volunteer information tend to be more sexually experienced and have more positive attitudes about sex. Explain how physiological factors influence sexual differentiation and maturation. Intersex individuals (hermaphrodites): people born with a combination of male and female hormonal or anatomical features. Index of puberty in males is spermarche the first ejaculation. Understand how psychosocial factors influence aspects of sexuality such as attitudes and behavior. Families: many young people feel dissatisfied with the sexual info received from parents, 70% of 12yo were eager to learn about sex. Peers: positive peer influence is associated with less risky sexual behavior and reduced risk of stis, sexual attitudes and behavior are positively associated with their perceptions of their friends" sexual attitudes and behavior. Stis, relationships, sexual orientation, and responsible decision making: result in increased use of contraception, fewer pregnancies, and reduced high-risk sexual behavior.