The primary motivation for sexual behaviors in nonhuman animals is reproduction. In humans, sexual motivation seems more complex. Describe the pioneering research of William Masters and Virginia Johnson on the physiology of the sexual response,
and then summarize the view of evolutionary psychologists with respect to mating behaviors. Finally, what has research told us about the nature and nurture of homosexuality?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Sexual arousal is determined by physiological factors in nonhuman animals (example: stereotypical sexual behavior). Give examples and mention exceptions. Summarize Masters and Johnson's conclusions (there are four major ones). Give examples of why mating behaviors might have developed into short- and long-term strategies. What is a sexual script? How does homophobia affect homosexual individuals/couples?
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