Develop a 3–4 page research paper based on a selected case study related to sexual problems.By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: Competency 1: Apply psychological theories to topics in human sexuality. Apply psychological theories to a case study in human sexuality. Competency 2: Apply scholarly research findings to topics in human sexuality. Apply scholarly research findings to a case study in human sexuality. Competency 3: Explain how ethics inform professional behavior in the field of human sexuality. Explain how ethics inform professional behavior in the field of human sexuality. Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology. Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Use APA format and style Most sexual behavior problems must be delineated within the context of the individual's personality, lifestyle, and relationships with others. It is usually simplistic to label any particular behavior automatically as a problem. Several criteria are given that can be used to define sexual problems and that can help put problematic sex into a more realistic and sensible perspective. Determining when a sexual preference behavior becomes a problem is highly subjective and requires a look into different aspects of an individual's life, including his or her lifestyle and cultural and social belief systems. Sexual abuse, coercion, and assault of others represent serious sexual problems (Kelly, 2015). Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and a variety of other medical conditions can affect the sex organs and sexual activity. Whereas STDs once were discussed only briefly in most human sexuality courses, they are emerging as important issues again. Considering that the incidence of several diseases is on the rise, and that more organisms are being recognized as being capable of sexual transmission, such a trend may be timely. One of the most significant findings of the National Health and Social Life Survey (NHSLS) was the direct correlation between the numbers of sexual partners people have had and the likelihood that they will have had a STD (National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago, 1992). Defining sexual dysfunctions is somewhat subjective, and individual differences in the sexual response cycle are often perfectly normal. Rather than simply labeling each dysfunction and explaining it separately, we must examine it based on the broader picture of sexual responsiveness and the total sexual relationship. In recent years, there has been greater emphasis on potential organic conditions that can manifest themselves in sexual difficulties, including the effects of alcohol, other drugs, and certain medication ...

1. Develop a 3–4 page research paper based on a selected case
study related to sexual problems.By successfully completing
this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the
following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1: Apply psychological theories to topics in human
sexuality.
Apply psychological theories to a case study in human
sexuality.
Competency 2: Apply scholarly research findings to topics in
human sexuality.
Apply scholarly research findings to a case study in human
sexuality.
Competency 3: Explain how ethics inform professional behavior
in the field of human sexuality.
Explain how ethics inform professional behavior in the field of
human sexuality.
Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly,
professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals

2. in the field of psychology.
Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar,
usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
Use APA format and style
Most sexual behavior problems must be delineated within the
context of the individual's personality, lifestyle, and
relationships with others. It is usually simplistic to label any
particular behavior automatically as a problem. Several criteria
are given that can be used to define sexual problems and that
can help put problematic sex into a more realistic and sensible
perspective. Determining when a sexual preference behavior
becomes a problem is highly subjective and requires a look into
different aspects of an individual's life, including his or her
lifestyle and cultural and social belief systems. Sexual abuse,
coercion, and assault of others represent serious sexual
problems (Kelly, 2015).
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and a variety of other
medical conditions can affect the sex organs and sexual activity.
Whereas STDs once were discussed only briefly in most human
sexuality courses, they are emerging as important issues again.
Considering that the incidence of several diseases is on the rise,
and that more organisms are being recognized as being capable
of sexual transmission, such a trend may be timely. One of the
most significant findings of the National Health and Social Life
Survey (NHSLS) was the direct correlation between the
numbers of sexual partners people have had and the likelihood

3. that they will have had a STD (National Opinion Research
Center at the University of Chicago, 1992).
Defining sexual dysfunctions is somewhat subjective, and
individual differences in the sexual response cycle are often
perfectly normal. Rather than simply labeling each dysfunction
and explaining it separately, we must examine it based on the
broader picture of sexual responsiveness and the total sexual
relationship. In recent years, there has been greater emphasis on
potential organic conditions that can manifest themselves in
sexual difficulties, including the effects of alcohol, other drugs,
and certain medications. On the other hand, it is still a safe
assumption that many sexual disorders of this sort are caused by
a vicious circle of anxiety and fear of failure generating lack of
responsiveness, or by difficulties within a relationship.
References
Kelly, G. F. (2015).
Sexuality today
(11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago
(NORC). (1992). National health and social life survey.
Available from https://voices.uchicago.edu/popcenter/
APA Resources
Because this is a psychology course, you need to format this
assessment according to APA guidelines. Additional resources
about APA can be found in the Research Resources in the left
navigation menu of your courseroom. Use the resources to guide
your work as needed.

4. American Psychological Association. (2010).
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association
(6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Available from the
bookstore
.
APA Paper Template [DOCX]
.
Required Resources
The following resource is required to complete the assessment.
Human Sexuality Case Studies: Confronting Issues in Human
Sexuality
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Transcript
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Suggested Resources
The resources provided here are optional and support the
assessment. They provide helpful information about the topics.
You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this
assessment; however, you will need to ensure that they are
appropriate, credible, and valid. The
PSYC-FP2800 – Introduction to Human Sexuality Library Guide

5. can help direct your research. The Supplemental Resources and
Research Resources, both linked from the left navigation menu
in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help
support you.
Sexual Problems and Development
Kelly, G. F. (2015).
Sexuality today
(11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Available from the
bookstore
.
Chapter 15, "Sexual Consent, Coercion, Rape, and Abuse,"
pages 398–430.
Chapter 16, "Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV/AIDS, and
Sexual Decisions," pages 431–464.
Boskey, E. (2013).
Sexuality in the DSM 5.
Contemporary Sexuality
,
47
(7), 1–5.
Brotto, L. A. (2013).
Mindful sex.

6. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality
,
22
(2), 63–68.
McLelland, M. (2017).
"Not in front of the parents!" Young people, sexual literacies
and intimate citizenship in the Internet age.
Sexualities, 20
(1-2), 234–254.
Sexual Dysfunction and Treatment
Kelly, G. F. (2015).
Sexuality today
(11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Available from the
bookstore
.
Chapter 17, "Sexual Dysfunctions and Their Treatment," pages
465–492.
FMG Video:
Click the following link to view a video playlist purchased
through Films Media Group for use in this Capella course. Any
distribution of video content or associated links is prohibited.

7. Portraits in Human Sexuality: Sexual Dysfunction and Therapy
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Transcript
.
It has been estimated that 80 to 90 percent of couples will have
one or more of the nine sexual dysfunctions outlined in the
DSM-IV. These videos introduce the most common dysfunctions
and disorders while dispelling myths about female
sexuality, stressing the importance of good communication, and
offering advice on improving sexual technique. In addition, a
case study of a couple with psychogenically induced low sex
drive provides an opportunity for viewers to learn what it is like
to participate in sex therapy. Contains clinically explicit
language and illustrations.
Running time: 39 minutes.
McLaren, A. (2007).
Sigmund Freud, Marie Stopes, and "the love of civilized man."
In
Impotence: A cultural history
(pp. 149–180). Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.
Malviya, N., Malviya, S., Jain, S., & Vyas, S. (2016).
A review of the potential of medicinal plants in the management
and treatment of male sexual dysfunction.

8. Andrologia, 48
(8), 880–893.
Sexual Deviance and Trauma
Harris, P. B., Boccaccini, M. T., & Rice, A. K. (2017).
Field measures of psychopathy and sexual deviance as
predictors of recidivism among sexual offenders.
Psychological Assessment, 29
(6), 639–651.
Levenson, J. S., & Grady, M. D. (2016).
The influence of childhood trauma on sexual violence and
sexual deviance in adulthood.
Traumatology, 22
(2), 94–103.
O'Driscoll, C., & Flanagan, E. (2016).
Sexual problems and post-traumatic stress disorder following
sexual trauma: A meta-analytic review.
Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice,
89
(3), 351–367.
Ethics
Use this resource to examine the ethical standards that guide
professional behavior as they relate to the issues and concepts
identified in the human sexuality case study you select for your
assessment.

9. American Psychological Association. (2017).
Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct.
Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx
Assessment Instructions
Develop a light research paper based on case studies provided
in the
Human Sexuality Case Studies: Confronting Issues in Human
Sexuality
interactive media piece (linked in the Resources under the
Required Resources heading). Read the case studies and select
one on which to base your paper. Try to choose the case study
that you feel best applies to the requirements for your paper,
which are provided in the instructions below.
Use your selected scenario to write a 3–4 page paper in which
you complete the following:
Identify and describe a concept (or concepts) and the general
perspective or approach to human sexuality that the concept
falls under (such as gender theories, instinct theory,
psychodynamic, or developmental) using correct terminology
from the course. If the concept or perspective is closely
associated with the writings of a particular theorist (such as
Freud, Kinsey, Masters and Johnson, and so on), then provide
that information. Explain how the concept fits the case study.
Select a minimum of two scholarly sources that support your
explanation of how the concept fits the case study. Connect

10. what you have learned in your research by integrating and
combining information from your source articles with the case
study.
Examine and explain how ethical standards guide professional
behavior as they relate to the issues and concepts identified in
the selected human sexuality case study. You must state the
specific ethical standard that relates to the topic or issue
highlighted in the case study and explain how this ethical
standard guides professional behavior.
Note:
Do not restate the case study within your paper; you should
only identify and refer to the selected case study as needed to
illustrate your points.
Your paper should follow a logical structure and be evidence
based. Use the MEAL plan to help guide the organization of
your paper.
Main Idea:
Present the main point or idea that you are making about your
case study related to sexual problems.
Evidence:
What does the research say? Support your statements with
evidence from the literature.
Application:
Summarize main ideas from articles related to your chosen case
study. Apply concepts that relate directly or indirectly to your
main point. Make explicit links between source articles and
your current paper.

11. Link:
Integrate and combine information from your source articles
with your main point or idea.
Conduct independent research for resources and references to
support your paper. Provide a reference list and in-text
citations, in APA format, for all of your resources. You may
cite texts and authors from the suggested resources as well as
any additional reputable resources you find on your own.
If you wish, you may use the APA Paper Template (linked in
the Resources under the APA Resources heading) to complete
your paper. In addition, you are urged to use the resources in
Capella University's Writing Center to help you develop clear
and effective writing. In the Writing Center, you will be able to
receive feedback on your writing, use writing resources,
discover new writing strategies, and explore different ways to
draft, revise, edit, and proofread your own work.
Additional Requirements
Written Communication:
Ensure that your writing is free of errors that detract from the
overall message.
APA Formatting:
Format resources and in-text citations according to current
APA style.
Number of Resources:
Use a minimum of two scholarly resources.
Length:
The research paper should be 3–4 pages in content length.

12. Include a separate title page and a separate references page.
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