PSYCH 250 Study Guide - Final Guide: Midlife Crisis, Fluid And Crystallized Intelligence, Hearing Loss
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Factors the in uence the decision to become a parent. Gain sense of accomplishment from helping children grow. Children of gay/lesbian couples are as psychologically healthy as children raised by heterosexual couples. Similar rates of illegal drug use and delinquent behavior. Mothers of young children report the lowest level of happiness, compared to women with no children or empty-nest mothers. Before 1970s, men were the only ones who were supposed to work. Dads are more involved in childcare duties today. If father expects traditional sex roles, he is less likely to help with housework and children. If a woman is out of the house working longer hours, the man often steps in to help. Once in job, often stay in the same organization until retiring. Many jobs from young adult age to middle age. Advantages: people not locked into a single occupation (more exibility) Women have less continuous careers than men because they are often primary nurturers.
