Exam 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Why are most of us anxious to know the gender of a newborn child before we interact with the child?

Discuss how the processes of natural selection and sexual selection work from the viewpoint of a sociobiologist.

Let's say that you are trying to explain some kinds of sexual behaviour as resulting from exposure to erotica obtained from "adult" websites.You believe that people will use the techniques they observe in the erotica if they have positive results from trying them.The theory which you are drawing on to explain the sexual behaviour is

What are the main processes involved in sexuality as viewed from social learning and why is the concept of self-efficacy so important in learning?

If we believe that sexual behaviour and beliefs can be changed at just about any time during our lives rather than in only our childhood,we are adherents to psychoanalytic theory.

Imagine that you have learned to become aroused to your partner's cologne or perfume.In conditioning terms,the cologne or perfume would be referred to as a(n)

Show the difference between classical and operant conditioning on sexuality.Which one helps to explain more about human sexuality? Explain.

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

What is one of the main criticisms of Freud's work?

Describe psychologist Sandra Bem's schema theory and provide an example.

According to sociobiology theory,homosexuality may be explained by which of the following?

In Canada there are three criminal offenses regarding sexual assault.In order of the minimum to maximum sentence associated,they are:

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

Using learning theory terminology presented in the text,the negative experience of contracting a sexually transmitted disease following sexual intercourse would be called a(n)

Which one of the following is MOST LIKELY to be FALSE concerning the legal system and sexuality?

Queer theory focuses specifically on research relating to sexual orientation.

A girl is impressed with her boyfriend's ambition.She feels he will make a good husband and father.She accepts his proposal of marriage.What is this an example of?

Lee has been going on dates with both Terri and Joe.Terri is wealthy and takes Lee on extravagant trips paying for everything;but he often travels for work for long periods of time.Joe is more modest and most of their dates involve spending time in common activities together.Lee is looking for loving companionship.First,according to social exchange theory,which dating partner is Lee likely to choose?

The gender schemas that exist in the members of any society respond relatively quickly to change in society and what men and women do in that society.

A psychology student studies the "wedding ring" effect,the idea that people who are already in a committed relationship seem to be more attractive to opposite-sex singles.Using the ideas in sexual strategy,why might this be so?