PSYC 451 Human Sexuality
This course examines the complex interplay of psychological, sociocultural, and biological factors in the development and expression of sexual attitudes and behaviors. Students should be aware that the information is presented in a graphic but unbiased manner. Sexually explicit terms are used. A wide variety of topics will be covered, including the major psychological theories of sexuality, patterns of sexual arousal and response, the development of gender and gender identity, variations in sexual orientation, attraction processes and romantic love, sexual dysfunctions and sex therapy, typical and atypical sexual behaviors, as well as the psychological effects of pornography.