PSY 44400 - Human Sexual Behavior

A survey of research in human sexuality with the primary focus at the social psychological level. Problems in sex research and theoretical issues will be considered.

Preparation for Course
P: PSY 12000 (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or better and junior or senior class standing.

Cr. 3.
Notes
Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate understanding at an in-depth, advanced level the psychology of sexuality, with a particular focus on personality and social factors involved in sexuality.
2. Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of human sexuality as opposed to simply being exposed to a collection of facts; to truly understand and evaluate information within a framework of psychological theories. For example, in the chapter on the personality of sexuality, traditional theories of personality direct the examination of how personal issues and characteristics bear on sexuality.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the way that information is gathered in scientific disciplines, accomplished through detailed examination of specific scientific techniques employed to collect information about psychological processes involved in sexuality and analysis of the philosophy and rationale of scientific investigation.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking about issues involved in sexuality through analysis of issues presented in critical thinking questions and writing a term paper.