Human Sexuality Topic 2 questions
Positive/Negative Correlation:
Would you expect that there would be a positive or negative correlation between satisfaction in a relationship and communication? Explain. 150 words
Benefit of Psychoeducation:
As a counselor, how will your clients benefit from psychoeducation surrounding the differences in the human sexual response cycle in males and females? 150 words
Human Sexuality Topic 2 Questions
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Positive/Negative Correlation:
Would you expect that there would be a positive or negative correlation between satisfaction in a relationship and communication? Explain.
I would expect a strong positive correlation between relationship satisfaction and communication. Relationship problems are common although communication influences how these issues are solved. According to De Netto et al. (2021), communication provides couples with opportunities to learn about each other’s needs and how they can be fulfilled. Open and clear communication helps couples build companionship and share intimacy with each other. Effective verbal communication also ensures that any issues that come up are addressed without unnecessary conflict and disagreements. Non-verbal communication in form of facial expressions, body posture, and voice tones also help couples communicate their feelings to each other. It is important to be able to identify any non-verbal cues that may indicate that there is trouble in the relationship and talk about ways of fixing them. effective communication enhances trust and ensures that partners feel secure in the relationship which in turn helps create long lasting bonds.
Benefit of Psychoeducation:
As a counselor, how will your clients benefit from psychoeducation surrounding the differences in the human sexual response cycle in males and females?
Counselors work with male and female clients who may need to understand the sexual response cycle. Psychoeducation is an opportunity for counselors to provide clients with knowledge about sexuality. Psychoeducation may help male and female clients understand the stages of sexual responses and the physiological responses they should expect. Clients will also understand that in some encounters, some stages may be absent or they may be out of sequence. Additionally, psychoeducation would help clients understand that there are significant differences in male and female desire. For instance, males are likely to experience desire more frequently. Additionally, clients will be able to understand that there are many factors that influence desire in both males and females. Aging, poor health, and stress may diminish desire among both men and women. This information may help clients develop a better understanding of their partners’ sex responses and to find ways of improving desire and consequently, their sexual experiences (Milton, 2014).
References
De Netto, P., Quek, K., & Golden, K. (2021). Communication, the Heart of a Relationship: Examining Capitalization, Accommodation, and Self-Construal on Relationship Satisfaction. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.767908
Milton, M. (2014). Sexuality: Where existential thought and counselling psychology practice come together. Counselling Psychology Review, 29(2), 15–24.