Exam 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Which is NOT one of Freud's important contributions to sexuality?

Professor Smith is studying the sexual behaviour of a heterosexual couple.She is interested in how the behaviour of this couple evolved and how it is similar to the behaviour she observed last week in the monkeys in her backyard.The concept expressed here is part of the

Using a sociological approach,briefly discuss the different levels of analysis of a society and their focus on sexuality.

Freudian psychoanalysts believe development ___________ whereas modern psychoanalysts believe development _______________.

Using Social Exchange theory,discuss how two people in a romantic relationship could have different levels of sexual satisfaction.

If we are studying two societies in relation to their views on prostitution and we find that in one,prostitution is legal and in the other,it is not,the social system or institution that we are examining is

Reiss's explanation for the universal importance of sexuality de-emphasizes the fact that

According to Reiss's sociological theory of sexuality,the reason why sex is important in any society is because it involves self-disclosure and

Jeannie's mother was happy to have a husband who brought home a pay check every two weeks and was a good man.For her,these characteristics were enough for her to have sex with her husband.Jeannie wants to fall in love with someone who will become her partner both in marriage and in sex.This is an example of how the _____________ institution has changed and the ________________ ideology guides sexual behaviour.

According to Ira Reiss,sexuality is important in all societies and will remain important because sex is associated with great physical pleasure and its concomitant lack of personal disclosure.

Researchers have studied the "most sexually arousing" sequence of events.Using sexual scripts,what would you expect they found?

What term did Freud use to describe the sex drive?

Which theory explains relationships in terms of rewards and cost?

In Canada,laws cannot be based on one religious tradition.Freedom of conscience,religion,and equity are guaranteed by a document called

A teacher wants to use the concept of self-efficacy when she teaches her class on condom use.Which activity should she incorporate?

Susie and John are on a date at the zoo.During their visit to the wild cat sanctuary,they come upon a male and female lion mating.While they are giggling at the cats' public display,Susie notices that she is becoming aroused.John,on the other hand,is experiencing no arousal except for some discomfort with the lion's ongoing encounter.How might some researchers interpret Susie and John's responses as a demonstration of natural selection?

Apply the principles of social learning theory to how males in Melanesia live as homosexuals for a decade and then thereafter live as heterosexuals.

Which is the FIRST behaviour in most people's sexual scripts?

In Canada,a charge of nudity carries a sentence of 6 months and/or $5,000.

Cognitive psychologists believe that distress is caused by which of the following?