Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Preadolescence, Sigmund Freud, Vaginal Lubrication

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: William Fisher

Document Summary

Chapter 10: sexuality & the life cycle: childhood & adolescence. This chapter is based on the lifespan (life-cycle), approach to understanding the development of our sexual behaviour throughout the course of our lives. Most of the data come from surveys in which adults are questioned. Self-report data thus may be subject to reporting biases & forgetting. Recent innovation the use of a talking computer to interview children (uses headphones & a keyboard). This process preserves confidentiality, even when others are present, because only the child knows the question. The studies of child & adolescent sexual behaviour have all been surveys that have either questionnaires or interviews (no systematic, direct observation). Youth from ethno cultural minorities are influenced by the sexual attitudes, expectations, and parenting practices of their family & community. Also influenced by the dominant canadian culture as well as by the behaviour of their peers from the majority culture (a source of conflict between parents & children).