Psychology 2075 Study Guide - Cybersex, Equity Theory, Polyamory

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Corey Isaacs

Document Summary

Defining sexual identity: heterosexism belief that heterosexuality is the best and expected way of living. Becoming responsible about sex: being careful about contraception and stis. Developing a capacity for intimacy: deep, emotional sharing between two people. Adults who have never been legally married: those who intend to marry someday and those who have decided to remain single (legitimately single or common law) People are waiting longer to get married. 95% of people in canada do marry. Many never married couples are in romantic relationships: lat living apart together, long distance relationships greater depression and lower relationship satisfaction. Less likely to end if people have more trust in their partner"s commitment, expect more support and are more optimistic about the future of the relationship. Attitudes about being single: chaste abstaining from sexual intercourse, sexually celibate, 3 types of involuntary celibates: Virgins never had intercourse and rarely dated. Singles had sexual experiences but reported that it was not satisfying.