Introduction to Psychology with Paul Bloom - 14. What Motivates Us: Sex

Unlock the Secrets of the Mind: Dive Deep into Psychology and Explore Human Behavior, Emotions, Language, and Happiness with Yale's Expert-Led Course!

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Understand the foundational theories in psychology, including Freud and Skinner's contributions.
Explore the development of thought and language from infancy to adulthood.
Analyze the interactions between evolution, emotion, and rationality in human behavior.
Evaluate the concepts of mental illness and its impact on individual and societal well-being.

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Full Transcript

Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 110) This lecture reviews what evolutionary theories and recent studies in psychology can tell us about sex and gender differences. Students will hear how psychology can help explain many of the differences that exist in whom we find attractive, what we desire in a mate, and sexual orientation. 00:00 - Chapter 1. Addressing Morality and Inevitability on Evolution, Sex and Gender 10:47 - Chapter 2. Basic Sex Ed 19:22 - Chapter 3. Sex Differences Among Humans 32:15 - Chapter 4. Beauty: An Average Face 38:25 - Chapter 5. Social Factors for Sex Differences 45:52 - Chapter 6. Sexual Orientation 51:39 - Chapter 7. Question and Answer on Sex and Gender Complete course materials are available at the Yale Online website: online.yale.edu This course was recorded in Spring 2007.

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