PSYCH 230 1nd Edition Lecture 1Outline of Last Lecture I. Syllabus Review a. THERE’S MORE INFORMATION THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW OUTSIDE OF WHAT WAS DISCUSSED IN THE LECTURE. YOU HAVE TO GO LOOK AT THE SLIDES POSTED ON ANGEL TO GET THE FULL INFORMATION THAT WILL BE ON THE QUIZ/TEST/EXAMOutline of Current Lecture I. Sexuality Todaya. Only Human: What is Sexuality?b. Sex Sells: The Impact of the MediaCurrent LectureWhat is Sexuality?• A uniquely human trait• More than just mating rituals• Laws, customs, fantasies, art based on sexuality• Sexologists – specialize in studying human sexuality• Also: biologists, psychologists, physicians, anthropologists, historians, sociologists, political scientists, public health officials Contradictory and Confusing• Sexually “repressed” society surrounded by sexual images• Believe everyone is sexually active, yet an uncomfortable discussion topic• Explore our sexuality vs. moral restrictions• Diversity in sexual expressionThe Impact of the Media• Surrounded by explicitly or subtly sexual visual media• Many advertisements digitally alter models’ bodies and faces to unattainable levels.• Some countries have proposed warning labels on retouched photos.• Television is full of sexual contenta. Jersey Shore and Gossip Girls highlight sexual issuesThese 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.b. 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom showcase live teen mothersc. Critics claim shows glamorize teen pregnancy and lead to its greater social acceptance • Internet is changing communication and relationshipsa. Social networking sitesb. Communicate through tweets, blogs, updates, posts or chatsc. An “app” for just about anythingd. Countless Web sites with information and advicee. Purchase sexual paraphernaliaf. Chat rooms devoted to a variety of
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