Human Sexuality: Personality and Social Psychological Perspectives Book

1. The Study of Sexuality
The Need for the Scholarly Study of Sexuality
The Predominant Views Employed in This Book
The Nature of Theory and Understanding in Science
Historical Factors in the Scientific Investigation of Sexuality
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2. Sexuality in a Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Context
The Historical Analysis of Sexuality
The Centrality of Religion in Attitudes about Sexuality
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3. The Historical Course of Sexuality
Western Civilization Prior to the 20th Century
The United States in the 20th Century
Conclusions About the Historical Course of Sexuality
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4. The Scientific Study of Sexuality
Early Scientific Research on Sexuality
Collecting Scientific Information on Sexuality
Ethics and Scientific Research with Humans
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5. The Person: Individuality and Sexuality
The Personal Meaning of Sexuality
The Personality Psychology of Sexuality
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6. Gender and Sexuality
The Concepts of Sex and Gender
Aspects of Gender
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7. The Sexual Self and Sexual Identity
The Social Nature of the Self
Sexual Identity
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8. Sexual Motivation, Arousal, and Attraction
Sexual Motivation
Factors Affecting Attractiveness of Partners
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9. Love, Intimacy, and Sexuality
Romantic Relationships
The Development of Intimate Relationships
Theoretical Views of Love and Sexuality
Love and Sexuality Around the World
Are Love and Sexuality Related to Psychological Well-Being?
When Do We First Engage in Sexual Behavior?
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10.Relationships and Sexuality
The Path That Relationships Usually Follow
Sexuality Within Long-Term Committed Relationships
Sexuality Outside of Traditional Relationships
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11. Ethnicity, Race, Culture, and Sexuality
The Concepts of Race and Ethnicity
Sexuality and Ethnicity
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12. The Biopsychology of Sexuality
The Nervous System
The Endocrine System
The Role of Sex Hormones in Prenatal Development
Biological Factors Involved in Sexuality
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13. Sexuality in the Early Years and Adolescence
Development During Infancy
Development During Childhood
Adolescence
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14. Adulthood: Challenges and Decisions
Challenges of Young Adulthood
Establishing Sexual Orientation
Romantic Relationships
Establishing a Family
Midlife and Beyond
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