Chapter 1.
Introduction
Attitudes Toward Casual Sex: Do Men and Women Differ?
Author: Ronald J. Comer
Princeton University
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1.1 Attitudes toward Casual Sex: Do Men and Women Differ?
A person’s attitudes toward sex can affect his or her sexual behaviors and enjoyment. Correspondingly, a key factor in many sexual dysfunctions is dysfunctional attitudes towards sex. A topic receiving increasing investigation is how men’s and women's attitudes towards sex differ. This video shows a study that investigates whether men and women have different attitudes toward casual sex and sexual partners. In the study, attractive research assistants approach strangers of the opposite sex and proposition them for sex.
1.2 Check Your Understanding
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The study found that _____________.
According to the textbook, men are more likely than women to consider casual sex acceptable in ____________.
According to the textbook, each of the following is a sexual dysfunction of the orgasm phase of the sexual response cycle, except:
According to the textbook, a common cognitive-behavioral factor in certain sexual dysfunctions is ____________.
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