Psychology 365
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Human Sexuality
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This course content will borrow from a variety of disciplines such as biology, sociology, medicine, anatomy, but will concentrate on the psychological aspects of human sexuality.  The psychological study of human sexuality has both theoretical and applied implications.  Topics covered include: theoretical perspectives on sexuality, anatomy, hormones, conception and birth, contraception and abortion, dysfunction, gender issues, arousal and communication, attraction and love, sexual orientation, STDs and AIDS, erotica and pornography, sexual coercion, and sexual variation. This course is designed to be an introduction to the study of human sexuality. 

 Course Objectives: 
¨    To learn the physiological processes that underlie the human sexual response.
¨    To correct some of the myths and misunderstandings about human sexuality.
¨    To enhance your sexual practice.
¨    To examine the cognitive and social processes that surround sex.
¨    To examine critically personal and cultural values about sex.
¨    To gain a better understanding of the physiological and psychological issues faced by yourself and the other sex.
¨    To gain a better appreciation for the diversity of sexual practices and opinions.

Marking Summary:

From previous classes:

Busted!

• Textbook companion site - example test items, links, glossary of key terms
• Testicular Self-examination video (the video is toward the bottom of the UCSD Cancer Center page, requires 'real player' to watch on your computer)
• Discovery Channel (Canada) The Sex Files - excellent site for this Canadian television series
• Doctor Ruth's site - informative, updated regularly
• Sue Johanson Sunday Night Sex Show site - Canada's answer to Dr. Ruth
• Dr. B. J. Rye's Human Sexuality Site, St. Jerome's University, Waterloo.
• Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Class Discussion:
  Canadian Medical Association Journal 1996; 154: 1827-1834 Reading   Reaction

Local

• AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton
• Planned Parenthood of Cape Breton

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