lecture 12

Question 1

Courtship Theory

Answer 1

disorder in sexual interest occurs when distortions (exaggerations) in courtship behavior during adolescence become ingrained

Question 2

4 phases of courtship:

Answer 2

1)Looking for a potential partner-initial phase of courtship (voyeurism)
2)pre tactile interaction-talking or flirting with a potential partner(exhibitionism)
3)tactile interaction- usually consists of touching, hugging, hand holding (also foreplay) (frotteurism)
4)affecting genital union-more commonly known as sexual intercourse(sexual assault)

Question 3

Courtship theory states that when one of these phases becomes disrupted

Answer 3

disordered sexual behavior occurs when the next phase is desired but not executed properly

Question 4

2)Learning theory-classical conditioning

Answer 4

Pairing on non sexual stimuli with sexual arousal

Question 5

3)biological theory-brain organization

Answer 5

Difference in brain organization due to genetic or prenatal factors may make someone more prone to develop disordered sexual interests/fetishes

Question 6

4)lovemap theory

Answer 6

During childhood, develop template for sexual relationships

Combination of biological predisposition and learning response leads to atypical sexual interest
Triggered by random experiences that produce arousal

disruptions->paraphilia

Question 7

Cognitive treatments for atypical interests

Answer 7

1)psychoeducation
2)couples therapy
3)CBT

Question 8

Behavioral Treatments of atypical interests

Answer 8

1)aversion therapy: pairing of unpleasant stimuli with problematic stimuli

2)Social skills training: learn to better interact with appropriate target

3)orgasmic reconditioning-pairing of sexual arousal with appropriate target

Question 9

Pharmaceuticals

Answer 9

1)selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

2)anti-androgens(also called chemical castration)

Question 10

2)anti-androgens(also called chemical castration)

Answer 10

Reduces sex drive (very extreme method)

Reduces and blocks all androgen receptors (very extreme with very extreme side effects)

CPA, MPA

Question 11

Carne’s 4 step cycle: triggered by negative affect of sexual compulsions

Answer 11

Preoccupation: think of nothing than the sexual act

Rituals:engages in rituals as a prelude to sexual act
Ie: scroll on tinder

Compulsive sexual behavior: finds somebody to act on sexual behavior and feels they have no control over it

Despair:temporarily feeling good then feeling shame and guilt

Question 12

Sexual sensation seeking:

Answer 12

some people search for sexual feeling that are novel and intense sexual behaviors

Question 13

Attitudes supporting violence against women (Hald (2010))

Answer 13

Conclusion: overall significant positive relationships between pornography use and attitudes supporting violence against women

BUT we can tell if its violent people watching porn or porn leads to more violent attitudes

Question 14

Porn and sexual aggression (Vega and Malamuth)

Answer 14

Porn contribute to sexual aggression when someone is already at high risk of aggression

Question 15

The confluence model of sexual aggression

Answer 15

Sexual aggression may be conceptualized as resulting from the convergence of several factors

Motivation + disinhibition + opportunity

Question 16

Several studies: show correlation between porn use by male partner, and relationship and sexual dissatisfaction BUT

Answer 16

Problems: we don’t know the direction of the relationship, maybe the couple was already sexually dissatisfied and then male partner started to use porn

Question 17

Can pornography have positive effects?

Answer 17

yes,

Sex life
Yes, increases sexual activity and experimentation

Life in general

Perception of attitudes toward the opposite gender

Does it increase friendliness to opposite gender

Attitudes toward sex

Sexual knowledge

Question 18

Can porn consumption be ethical?

Answer 18

Depends on who is making it, who is involved, how it’s made, and its content

1)production
2)content
3)reality

Question 19

Reasons for becoming a sex worker
now

Answer 19

Its a chosen economic option as a way to supplement income