SOC-3100 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Fetus, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Sexually Transmitted Infection
29 Jan 2018
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Sources of conflict: behavior, cognition & perceptions, value differences. Relationships become more stable when individuals disclose: their formative years, previous relationships (positive and negative, experiences of elation and sadness/depression, goals (achieved and thwarted) Dishonesty & deception: dishonesty and deception take various forms, people may exaggerate or conceal the truth, pretend, or withhold information. Family secrets: abuse, substance abuse, cheating/adultery, homosexuality, adoption, heritage. Identify perceptions to change: address recurring, disturbing issues, summarize your partner"s perspective, generate alternative win-win solutions, forgive, be alert to defense mechanisms. Sexual values- moral guidelines for making sexual choices in relationships. 3 sexual value perspectives: absolutism- makes sexual choices based on moral considerations, relativism- sexual decisions should be made in the context of the situation, hedonism- (cid:498)if it feels good, do it. (cid:499) Concurrent sexual partnerships- a relationship where partners have sex with several individuals concurrently. Marital sex is distinctive for its: social legitimacy- expected, declining frequency, satisfaction (physically and emotionally)
