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In this compelling series, renowned human behavior experts Roy Baumeister and Dianne Tice unravel the mysteries surrounding one of humanity's most talked about but least understood forms of social interaction: sex. Playing the objective role of alien scientists observing human beings from outer space, they find patterns, puzzles, and paradoxes in how we make sexual decisions. Drawing on social psychology and even economics, they find new insights into age-old questions, such as these: -Do men really want to have sex more than women? -Who is actually having lots of sex, and why? -How has the internet changed sexual behavior? -Why have so many societies tried to stifle female sexuality? In nineteen eye-opening lectures, Drs. Tice and Baumeister delve into fascinating facts and findings to analyze human sexuality as a form of social interaction. While their discussions are strongly based on data about how most normal people make sexual decisions, they also explore larger issues about our sexual nature and motivations. This masterful course will answer all the questions you were afraid to ask and help you better understand human sexuality from a scientific vantage.

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Roy F. Baumeister is one of the world's most prolific and influential psychologists. He has published over 650 scientific articles and 38 books. For his lifetime achievements, he received the 2013 William James Fellow Award, the highest award given by the Association for Psychological Science. Although he made his name with laboratory research, his recognition extends beyond the narrow confines of academia. His 2011 book Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength (with John Tierney) was a New York Times bestseller. Dianne Tice is professor of psychology at Brigham Young University. She has received numerous awards and has been published in several top psychology journals. She has collaborated on multiple books with Roy Baumeister, including The Social Dimension of Sex. Roy F. Baumeister is one of the world's most prolific and influential psychologists. He has published over 650 scientific articles and 38 books. For his lifetime achievements, he received the 2013 William James Fellow Award, the highest award given by the Association for Psychological Science. Although he made his name with laboratory research, his recognition extends beyond the narrow confines of academia. His 2011 book Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength (with John Tierney) was a New York Times bestseller.

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