TY - BOOK AU - Hill,Craig A. TI - Human sexuality: personality and social psychological perspectives SN - 1412904838 AV - HQ21 .H4563 2008 U1 - 306.7 22 PY - 2008///] CY - Los Angeles PB - Sage Publications KW - Developmental psychology KW - Personality and cognition KW - Sex (Psychology) KW - Sex KW - Social psychology N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 479-513) and index; The study of sexuality -- Sexuality in a historical, religious, and philosophical context -- The historical course of sexuality -- The scientific study of sexuality -- The person : individuality and sexuality -- Gender and sexuality -- The sexual self and sexual identity -- Sexual motivation, arousal, and attraction -- Love, intimacy, and sexuality -- Relationships and sexuality -- Ethnicity, race, culture, and sexuality -- The biopsychology of sexuality -- Sexuality in the early years and adolescence -- Adulthood : challenges and decisions N2 - "Human Sexuality: Personality and Social Psychological Perspectives presents the topics typically covered in human sexuality courses, rooting the presentation in a strong psychological perspective. Author Craig Hill focuses on personality and social psychological theory to provide students with a conceptual understanding of the psychological factors involved in sexuality, and he encourages students to build upon that foundation by challenging them to think critically about the material in various ways. He also emphasizes the scientific investigation of sexuality, offering a solid review of the research literature."--Publisher's description UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0801/2007005880-b.html ER -