Social Learning TheoryBelieve we also learn through identification and imitation of other peopleSee ourselves as like another person in some way so we imitate them to learn social roles, normsWhether we continue imitation depends on whether we are reinforced or punished itCognitive TheoryProposes that our thoughts influence how we feel and actMost important sexual organ is the brainHow we perceive and evaluate sexual events has a large impact on our feelings and future behaviorsCognitive therapists help people change the way they interpret and evaluate sexual experiencesBiological TheoryEmphasizes biological processes when examining human sexualitySexual problems are due to biological causes and medical intervention is used to treat themEvolutionary TheoryIncorporates evolution and sociology, looks for trends in behavior over timeBelieve sexuality exists for the purpose of continuing the speciesSexual behaviors and attitudes have evolved to maximize chance that each person will pass on their genesSociological TheoryInterested in how society influences sexual attitudes and behaviorMany different social influences shape how people in society behave sexually, their gender roles, and what they are willing to acceptThe familyReligionThe medical communityThe lawThe mediaThese are interrelated and influence each other as wellExample: medical community influences lawsPSYCH 3260 1st Edition Lecture 4Outline of Last Lecture I. ObservationII. Participant ObservationOutline of Current Lecture I. TheoryII. Behavioral Theorya. Operant/Classical ConditioningIII. Social Learning TheoryIV. Cognitive TheoryV. Biological TheoryVI. Evolutionary TheoryVII. Sociological TheoryCurrent LectureTheories about Human SexualityTheory: set of assumptions, principles, or methods that help researchers organize and interpret information about a phenomena; a lens we can look throughBehavioral TheoryOnly observable behavior should be studiedAlways exactly the same- everything about us is learnedSexuality/gender roles developed through:Operant Conditioning: learning due to reinforcement or punishmentClassical Conditioning: neutral stimulus is paired with one that causes a reaction, until those things become linkedUsed in sexual therapy to help people change unwanted sexual desires or behaviorsThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Example- aversion therapy: reduces frequency of maladaptive behavior by associating it with unpleasant stimuliSocial Learning Theory-Believe we also learn through identification and imitation of other people o See ourselves as like another person in some way so we imitate them to learnsocial roles, normso Whether we continue imitation depends on whether we are reinforced or punished it Cognitive Theory-Proposes that our thoughts influence how we feel and act -Most important sexual organ is the brain o How we perceive and evaluate sexual events has a large impact on our feelings and future behaviors-Cognitive therapists help people change the way they interpret and evaluate sexual experiences Biological Theory-Emphasizes biological processes when examining human sexuality-Sexual problems are due to biological causes and medical intervention is used to treat themEvolutionary Theory-Incorporates evolution and sociology, looks for trends in behavior over time o Believe sexuality exists for the purpose of continuing the speciesSexual behaviors and attitudes have evolved to maximize chance that each person will pass on their genesSociological Theory-Interested in how society influences sexual attitudes and behavior o Many different social influences shape how people in society behave sexually,their gender roles, and what they are willing to acceptThe familyReligionThe medical communityThe lawThe media These are interrelated and influence each other as well Example: medical community influences laws