Psychology 2075 Study Guide - Final Guide: Spring Break, Casual Sex, Alcohol Intoxication

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4 items needed for a safe spring break: Sex psych final exam: sunscreen, first aid, condoms, plan b. Norms: group holiday with friends; perpetual party atmosphere; high alcohol consumption; sexually suggestive contests and displays; perception that casual sex is common. Norms appear far more permissive on spring break vacation than at home. Sexual partnerships during spring break initiate rapidly (often within hours of meeting) and are temporary (not lasting beyond spring break) Intentions, in turn, influence behaviour: attitudes, norms, and situational expectations influence behavioural intentions, situational conditions and prior experience can also influence behavior, your attitude of norms and intentions influence the likelihood you will behave in this way. Maticka-tyndale, herold, & mewhinney (1998) study: 66 men and 85 women, largely between the ages of 21-23. Actual behaviors from study: 72% of men and 77% of women did not have sexual relations during spring break. A clear majority did not have sexual relations during spring break.

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