M. Manber Fall, 2009

Psychology 180

Test 5: Chapters 8 & 11: November 17, 2009

Study Guide (You Should Know)

Two short answer questions

Masters & Johnson sex response cycle (inc. vasocongestion and myotonia and the phases, and what goes on in each stage/phase for males and females)

Male/female reports of the experience of orgasm

Factors involved in love and attraction: proximity/mere-exposure, similarity (including what factors are important in similarity and which are not), physical appearance/attractiveness

Sternberg’s 3 components in love (and 8 forms or patterns) and triangular theory

2 component theory of love (or misattribution of arousal)

John Gottman’s recommendations for improving marriages

From textbook that we probably will not cover in class:

Cunnilingus, fellatio, tribadism, and coitus

Masturbation (including female techniques)

Different positions of intercourse (inc. anal intercourse) including their advantages and disadvantages

Pregnancy and sexual activity

Sexual behavior in homosexual couples as compared to heterosexual couples

Sexual communication, including self disclosure and relationships