Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Androgen Replacement Therapy, Oophorectomy, Habituation

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: William Fisher

Document Summary

Heterosexism belief that heterosexuality is the best way of living. Two issues important in achieving sexual maturity: becoming responsible about sex. I. e. , being careful about contraception: developing a capacity for intimacy. Refers to adults who have never been legally married. Includes those who: intend to get married, decide to remain single. 95% of canadians marry (28. 5 for women and 31 for men. People in long distance relationships are more depressed and less satisfied but not less stable: less likely to end if: People have trust and faith in partner"s commitment. More optimistic about the future of the relationship. Long distance relationships often end when partners start living in the same location. Chaste sexually celibate/abstain from sex: 3 kinds of celibates: Virgins never had sex and rarely dated. Singles had unsatisfying sexual experience, unable to find or maintain long-term relationships. Partnered included sex in the past, but frequency gradually declined. 2/3 of single people want to be in relationships over time.