PSYC 3509 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Adolescent Sex, Physical Attractiveness, Awre
2 May 2016
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Do not include following sections from chapter 9: Historical focus the birth of dating, p. 244. Choosing a marriage partner, arranged marriages, & cohabitation, pp. Sexual activity and sexuality in adolescence and emerging adulthood. Cultural standards with regard to sex before marriage. Problems in adolescence (e. g. contraception, pregnancy, abortion, parenthood) Adolescents in same-gender groups go to places where they hope to find other- gender groups. Adolescents take part in social gatherings arranged by adults, such as parties: mixed-gender groups arrange to go to some particular event together, such as a movie. Adolescent couples begin to date as pairs in activities such as movies, dinners, concerts, and so on. By the age of 15, more than 70% have dated at least once! By early 20"s they have been in love at least once. Males look for physical attraction first, and as they reach the end of adolescence look more for support and intimacy.
