PSYC 253 - Psychology of Sexual Behavior

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

Students will be introduced to various theories of sexual behavior, such as psychodynamic, evolutionary, social constructionist, humanistic, and feminist perspectives. A basic introduction to sexual anatomy--its biology, functions and evolutionary history--will be examined. Students will learn how sexual motives may influence animal and human behavior without the explicit awareness of the organism or person. Students will also identify how evolutionary theory studies and predicts behavior based on the concepts of natural and sexual selection. Social constructionist, humanistic, and feminist approaches in the course will identify personal and social factors that influence sexual behavior in ways that may not be predicted by looking to biology. Pre-requisite: PSYC150. Course Objectives (1)Describe the basic principles and applications of major theories of sexual behavior. (2) Identify and describe the biology, functions and evolutionary history of sexual anatomy. (3)Describe methods for studying sexual motivation in animals and human beings. (4) Describe social and cultural variations of mating behavior in human beings.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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