Introduction to Psychology in Yale 14: Sex

What motivates us: Sex

This lecture reviews what evolutionary theories and recent studies in pscyhology can tell us about sex and gender difference. Students will hear how psychology can help explain mang of the differences that exist in whom we find attractive, what we desire in a mate, and sexual orientation.

00:00 Addressing morality and inevitability on evolution, sex and gender.

10:47 Basic sex Ed.

19:22 Sex differences among humans.

32:15 Beauty: an average face.

38:25 Social factors for sex difference.

45:52 Sexual orientation.

51:39 Question and answer on sex and gender.

This course was recorded in Spring 2007.

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