Psychology Question

Introduction:

What is "normal" sexual behavior? Why do sexual variants cause controversy? This assessment gives you the opportunity to look closer at a controversial sexual behavior. You'll consider the line between healthy and unhealthy sexual behavior alongside ethics, gender, and sexuality research, and social changes. Beliefs and values around these topics, amongst others, have evolved across time; research helps us better understand the details and have informed responses. As you write, you might consider how rapid social change will continue to affect similar behaviors and values in the years to come.

Preparation:

Step 1: Topic Selection

Choose one of the following topics:

• Bondage, discipline, sadomasochism, and masochism (BDSM) relationships.
• Transvestic disorder and identity.
• Effects of pornography on viewers.
• Sex work and mental health.
• Gender differences in sexual relationships.

Step 2: Research

• Find one peer-reviewed journal article in the Capella Library. Use the Bachelor's in Psychology Library Research Guide: Finding Articles page for assistance.
• In addition to the article you find, you may use one or more of the articles in your Psychology Ethics reading list.

Instrucions:

Write a 3–5 page paper which includes the following:

• Introduce Your Topic.
  • Describe your topic and define key terms.
  • Explain the line between your topic being a healthy sexual behavior and an unhealthy sexual behavior.
• Ethics Related to Studying the Selected Topic.
  • Explain the protections the researchers would need to offer according to the APA Code of Ethics.
  • Define the role of the IRB.
  • Identify obvious violations of ethical standards or obvious best practices.
• Research.
  • Describe research findings from your peer-reviewed journal articles.
  • Explain challenges to research on gender and sexuality, including how sociocultural factors may present a challenge.
• Social Change.
  • Explain how rapid social change has affected behaviors and values in the last ten years, as it relates to your selected topic.
  • Describe how social change related to your topic may affect your work (current or future jobs).
  Requirements:
• Written communication: Written communication is in a professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
• Resources: Use at least three sources: your textbook, one peer-reviewed journal article from the readings or preparatory material, and one peer-reviewed journal article from the Capella library.
• APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
• Length: 3–5 double-spaced, typed pages.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Sources:

In your textbook, please read the following to gain an understanding of the basic terms and concepts needed to understand BDSM alongside adult sexual relationships and sexual problems and variants.

• King, B. M., & Regan, P. (2018). Human sexuality today (9th ed.). Pearson Education. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
  • Chapter 11, "Adult Sexual Behaviors and Attitudes."
  • Chapter 12, "Love and Relationships."
  • Chapter 13, "Sexual Problems and Therapy."
  • Chapter 14, "Paraphilias and Sexual Variants."
  • Chapter 15, "Sexual Victimization: Rape, Coercion, Harassment, and Abuse of Children."
  In your textbook, please read the following to gain an understanding of the basic terms and concepts needed to understand Transvestic disorder alongside adult sexual relationships and sexual problems and variants.
  • King, B. M., & Regan, P. (2018). Human sexuality today (9th ed.). Pearson Education. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
    • Chapter 11, "Adult Sexual Behaviors and Attitudes."
    • Chapter 12, "Love and Relationships."
    • Chapter 13, "Sexual Problems and Therapy."
    • Chapter 14, "Paraphilias and Sexual Variants."

In your textbook, please read the following to gain an understanding of the basic terms and concepts needed to understand gender differences alongside adult sexual relationships and sexual problems and variants.

• King, B. M., & Regan, P. (2018). Human sexuality today (9th ed.). Pearson Education. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
  • Chapter 11, "Adult Sexual Behaviors and Attitudes."
  • Chapter 12, "Love and Relationships."
  • Chapter 13, "Sexual Problems and Therapy."
  • Chapter 15, "Sexual Victimization: Rape, Coercion, Harassment, and Abuse of Children."
  • Chapter 16, "Selling Sex: Social and Legal Issues."
  
  Grading Competencies:

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Apply gender and human sexuality terminology, concepts, and theories to behavior and mental processes.
  • Apply terminology, concepts, and theories to behavior and mental processes.
• Competency 2: Explain challenges to research in gender and human sexuality.
  • Describe research findings from peer-reviewed journal articles regarding the selected topic.
  • Explain challenges to research in gender and human sexuality.
• Competency 3: Apply ethical standards to psychological science and practice related to gender and human sexuality.
  • Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice.
• Competency 4: Explain how rapid social change influences behavior.
  • Explain how rapid social change influences behavior.
• Competency 5: Communicate professionally with proper mechanics and effective organization.
  • Cite sources using author and year, and provide some reference information required in APA style.
  • Develop text using organization, structure, and transitions that demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the main topic and subtopics.