The Sexual Inhibition (SIS) and Sexual Excitation (SES) Scales: II. Predicting psychophysiological response pattens.
This study evaluated the predictive value of a newly developed measure of the propensity for sexual inhibition and excitation; the Sexual Inhibition Sexual Excitation Scales (SIS/SES). Sexual, cardiovascular, and startle responses were measured in a group of 40 sexually functional men during the presentation of threatening and nonthreatening erotic films. Two levels of performance demand were created and two films were combined with a distraction task. Participants were assigned to high and low groups for each of the three SIS/SES scales. As predicted, men with high SES scores showed generally higher sexual responses. High and low SIS1 groups did not differ in their responses. Men with high and low SIS2 scores did not differ in their responses to nonthreatening stimuli; however, low SIS2 men showed greater genital response to the threatening stimuli. The findings provide support for the value of the SIS/SES scales in predicting sexual responses.
Janssen
Erick
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The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, Indiana University, Morrison Hall 313, 1165 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-3700, USA. ejanssen@indiana.edu.
Vorst
Harrie
H
Finn
Peter
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Bancroft
John
J
D000328:Adult; D001143:Arousal / Q000502:physiology; D001767:Blinking / Q000502:physiology; D004644:Emotions / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007266:Inhibition, Psychological; D008297:Male; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011581:Psychological Tests / Q000592:standards*; D013216:Reflex, Startle / Q000502:physiology; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards