Sexual Psychology – Critical Reflection – Due FRI 11/12

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Week 1: Theoretical Perspectives on Human Sexuality

PSYC 332 7380 Psychology of Human Sexuality (2218)

Week 1 Introduction

Welcome to Psychology of Human Sexuality!

Biological, psychological, and social factors inform human sexuality. This week, we will

introduce you to the theoretical approaches to understanding the principles of human

sexual behavior.

Lehmiller's (2017) The Psychology of Human Sexuality, Chapter 1 provides an overview of

the field and explains how various theoretical approaches support studying and discussing

human sexuality. In support of this reading, the first Crash Course video will give you a

fun and engaging look at how psychologists study human sexuality. The chapter "Lumen

Learning Introduction to Sexual Behavior," will give you an overview of our topics for this

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WK1: Weekly Checklist Checklist

course. For your discussion assignment, you will share your thoughts regarding the

contributing factors to human sexual behavior.

In addition to your reading and discussion for the week, in the Welcome to the Class

forum you will find an Introductions area. Introduce yourself and get to know your

classmates. You should also complete the Responsibility for Academic Integrity pledge.

Week 1 Outcomes

At the end of this week, you will be able to

Describe cross-cultural variation in human sexual behavior

Summarize the major psychological theories in the study of human sexuality

Discuss the big five personality traits and their association with sexual behavior

Describe the biopsychosocial perspective on the study of human sexuality

Week 1 Learning Resources

Crash Course (2014, August 18). Let's talk about sex: Crash Course Psychology

#27 [Video]. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=Qymp_VaFo9M&feature=youtu.be&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtOPRKzVLY0jJY-uHOH9KVU6

Lehmiller, J.J. (2017). The Psychology of Human Sexuality. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Chapter 1: Theoretical Perspectives of Human Sexuality

Lumen Learning (n.d.). Module 12: Emotion and motivation. Introduction to

Psychology [Webpage]. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-

psychology/chapter/introduction-to-sexual-behavior/

0 % 0 of 7 topics complete

Each week a checklist will be provided in support of your learning experience. Required

readings, activities, and quizzes/exams due for the week will be listed. Occasionally,

reminders to look ahead to upcoming assignments will be included. Use the checklist to

plan your course engagement strategy for the week.

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Introductions

Responsibility for Academic Integrity

Learning Resources

Introduce Yourself Discussion Topic

Responsibility for Academic Integrity Discussion Topic

The Psychology of Human Sexuality, Chapter 1 Link

Strong communications are vital to building our virtual learning community. Here

you will introduce yourself and get to know your classmates.

Please complete and submit.

The learning resources this week provide an overview of the field, and explains

various theoretical approaches that support studying and discussing human

sexuality.

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Activities

Let’s Talk About Sex: Crash Course Psychology

#27 Link

Lumen Learning Introduction to Sexual Behavior Link

Discussion 1 Discussion Topic