Psychology 2035A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Married People, Physical Abuse, Anger Management

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2035A/B
• Professor: Alvin Segal

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Challenges to the traditional model of marriage: define marriage and discuss the current status of same-sex marriage. Discuss challenges that are unique to same-sex couples. Marriage the legally and socially sanctioned union of sexually intimate adults. Economic interdependence, common residence, sexual fidelity, shared responsibility for children. In 2014, 64% adult not married and married adults decrease. Marrying for love is a relatively new concept, as most couples married for economic or political reasons prior to the 1900s: discuss six social trends that are affecting the institution of marriage. Romantic love seems to be experienced in all cultures. however, there are cultural differences in romantic love as a prerequisite for marriage. around 80% of world cultures practice arranged marriages. priority is placed on the family" s, rather than the individual"s, welfare. 2. identify several factors influencing the selection of a mate. Monogamy --- the practice of having only one spouse at a time. Polygamy --- having more than one spouse at a time.