Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Ejaculation, Sheep, Anal Sex

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

Document Summary

Psychology 2075 chapter 1: sexuality in perspective. Gender: the state of being male or female. Sexual behaviour: behaviour that produces arousal and increases the chance or orgasm. Religion is a source of values and ethics regarding sexuality. Ancient greeks believed humans were double creatures; heterosexuals were the splitting of the half male and half female, homosexuals were the splitting of the double male or the double female. Christians believed wet dreams, sexual dysfunction, and sexual lust were seen to be caused by witchcraft. Muslims believe sexuality is regarded primarily as a source of pleasure. Mass media in north america today may plat the same role religion did previously. Canadians are influenced by canadian programs and maybe more by american prime- time television. References to safer sex are rare but increasing. Has the potential for both positive and negative effects on sexual health. Culture: traditional ideas and values transmitted to members of the group by symbols.