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14. What Motivates Us: Sex

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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 Ed19:22 - Chapter 3. Sex Differences Among Humans32:15 - Chapter 4. Beauty: An Average Face38:25 - Chapter 5. Social Factors for Sex Differences45:52 - Chapter 6. Sexual Orientation51:39 - Chapter 7. Question and Answer on Sex and GenderComplete course materials are available at the Yale Online website: online.yale.eduThis course was recorded in Spring 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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