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PSY 270

Exam 2 Study Guide

Ch. 3:

Be able to explain Deborah Tannen’s research and explain gender differences in communication

Be able to discuss how communication can impact intimate relationships

Be able to evaluate the impact of digital technology for communication in today’s relationships

Ch. 7:

Be able to define and differentiate each of the six “Colors of Love” according to Lee

Be able to explain Sternberg's triangular theory of love, including differentiating between romantic and compassionate love

Be able to describe how each of the major theories explain the origins of love

· Behavioral reinforcement

· Cognitive

· Evolutionary

· Physiological arousal

· Biological aspects

Be able to explain how love and intimacy differ by gender and culture

Be familiar with the concept and reasons for jealousy and be able to define stalking

Ch. 8:

Be able to identify the major milestones and changes in sexuality for children and adolescents

Be able to define gender constancy

Be able to explain in detail the two major types of sexual education (abstinence-only and comprehensive), the differences between each, and the effectiveness of each (based on the research findings) as well as the types of organizations, belief systems, and/or cultural influences that support each (e.g., social, religious, political, etc)

Be able to discuss adolescent sexual behaviors (e.g., average age at loss of virginity, oral sex, peer influences)

Be able to explain several risk and preventive factors in teen pregnancy

Ch. 9:

Be able to define cohabitation and state current statistics for cohabitation in the U.S.

Be able to state the average age at marriage and explain the benefits of marriage

Be able to discuss same-sex relationships and the similarities and differences to heterosexual relationships

Be able to know that the information provided in the textbook about same-sex marriage and DOMA is no longer current. Be able to state the current U.S. policy on same-sex marriage.

Be able to state the current divorce statistics for the U.S. and explain reasons for divorce

Be able to discuss how adult relationship, marriage, and divorce differ by culture

Ch. 10:

Be able to identify and explain in detail Masters and Johnson’s sexual response cycle (including all four stages) – include physiological signs of each stage.

Be able to explain Kaplan’s triphasic model as well as how it differs from Masters and Johnson’s

Be able to define:

· refractory period

· masturbation

· foreplay

· fellatio and cunnilingus

Be able to identify “the most important factor repeatedly linked to unsafe sexual behavior” (hint: see p. 254)

Ch. 11

Be able to explain why having only two categories to describe sexual orientation may be inadequate and understand the varieties of sexual orientation (including heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, questioning, etc.)

Be able to explain the major explanations of sexual orientation:

· biological (genes, hormones, physiology)

· developmental (Freud, gender role, peer group)

· behaviorist

· sociological

· interactional

Be familiar with Kinesey’s continuum as well as several criticisms of this approach to categorizing sexual orientation

Be able to discuss the process of “coming out” and stigma

Be able to discuss gay and lesbian parenting

Be able to define:

· Homophobia

· Heterosexism

· Hate crime

· Heterosexual privilege