PSY 200 Human Sexuality

The evolution of psychosexual behavior from conception through old age. Emphasis is placed on the interplay of cognitive, affective, familial, and cultural influences in shaping adult attitude and behavior. Topics include the biological basis of sexuality and gender differentiation; infantile and childhood sexuality; puberty and adolescence; adult sexuality; sex and love; aging sexuality; history of sex attitudes and sex research; sexual identity and gender dysphoria; the sexual response cycle; sexual orientation; the nature and treatment of sexual dysfunction; sexual abuse; and the paraphilias. Fulfills diversity requirement. Prerequisite: successful completion of PSY 110 or PSY 111 with a C or better. Not open to freshmen. Fall, Spring