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.