21 Masters and Johnson

Question 1

A Sexual Motivation Year

Answer 1

1966

Question 2

A Sexual Motivation Authors

Answer 2

Masters and Johnson

Question 3

A Sexual Motivation Background (2 things)

Answer 3

(1) The Kinsey Reports asked thousands of men and women about their sexual behavior and attitudes.
(2) However, his research relied on self report.

Question 4

A Sexual Motivation Theory (3 things)

Answer 4

(1) What physical reactions develop as humans respond to sexual stimulation?
(2) Why do humans behave as as they do when responding to sexual stimulation?
(3) Masters and Johnson proposed that the only method these questions can be answered was by direct observation and physiological measurement.

Question 5

A Sexual Motivation Method (3 things)

Answer 5

(1) Participants were observed masturbating and having sex in various positions.
(2) Measured pulse, blood pressure, and respiration.
(3) Special devices such as clear artificial penises allowed for internal observations.

Question 6

A Sexual Motivation Results (4 things)

Answer 6

(1) 4 stages: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.
(2) Average penis size is about 3 inches flaccid and 6 inches erect.
(3) Vaginas are elastic and can envelope penises of various sizes.
(4) Men have refactory periods but most women do not so some can have multiple orgasms.

Question 7

A Sexual Motivation Legacy (3 things)

Answer 7

(1) Criticism: the four stages are arbitrary, and other researchers have proposed a 3 stage theory.
(2) Criticism: women experience different stages than men.
(3) Recent research suggests women’s sexual problems are due to their feelings rather than phsyiological problems, so they cannot be treated with a pill like ED can.