Describe the research methodology for Mastes and Johnson

1. Describe the research methodology for Mastes and Johnson. Include number of subjects tested.

They recorded over 10,000 sexual cycles in a laboratory setting. They discovered/described the 4 stages of sex.

2. What are the Four stages?

Excitement, Plateau, Climax, and Refractory

3. What are the 3 most common sexual disorders?

Premature Ejaculation
Erectile Dysfunction
Orgasmic dysfunction-inability/not experiencing orgasm

4. How do hormones influence sexual behavior in males?

Hormonel levels change frequently and hormone increase increases sexual arousal

5. How do hormones influence sexual behavior in females?

-peak during ovulation
-observations at ovulation (24% more sex)
-they have sex more frequently and wear more sexy clothing

6. How are males and females influenced by stimuli?

-aroused when they see, hear, read erotic material.
-male amygdula is more active (seen in FMRI scan)

7. How does sexually explicit material have bad effect

-it can create anger, and they can experience habituation
-can increase willingness/likeliness to rape
-can devalue relationships
-can create false unrealistic expectations

8. How common is sexual fantasy?

-very common, and 95% report these fantasies
-prefer faster paced and less personal material

9. What factor is the most influential on variation of sexual initiation? say some others as well

The Environment in which the kid is brought up in makes the most difference.
-religious affiliation and involvement
-sexual education

10. What are the best predictors of sexual restraint int eens?

church activity, sex education