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Marriage and Families
Test 2
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
02/15/2012

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Sexual Orientation
Definition
The attraction an individual has for a sexual partner of the same or opposite sex
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Heterosexual
Definition
People who prefer sexual partners of the opposite sex
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Homosexual
Definition
People who are sexually attracted to people of the same sex (gay, lesbian)
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Bisexual
Definition
People who are sexually attracted to both males and females
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Sensitization
Definition
Future homosexuals feel sexually marginal and have experiences that sensitize them to the definitions of themselves as lesbian or gay (first stage of coming out)
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Identity Confusion
Definition
Inner turmoil and uncertanity (second stage of coming out)
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Identity Assumption
Definition
Develop a selfidentity and a presented identity as homosexual (third stage of coming out)
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Commitment
Definition
Accept homosexuality as a way of life (4th and final stage of coming out)
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Biosocial Perspective
Definition
Theoretical perspective based on concepts linking psychosocial factors to anatomy, physiology, genetics, and hormones as shaped by evolution
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Homophobic
Definition
Fear, dread, aversion to, and often hatred of homosexuals
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Abstinence
Definition

Intercourse outside of marriage is always wrong

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Permissiveness With Affection
Definition
Intercourse outside of marriage is permitted in stable, affectionate relationships
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Permissivness Without Affection
Definition
Intercourse is allowed regardless of the stability or affection in the relationship
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Double Standard
Definition
Women's sexual behavior must be more conservative than men's
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Habituation
Definition
The decreased interest in sex over time that results from the increased accessibility of a sexual partner and the predictability of sexual behavior with that partner
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HIV Transmission to Babies From Infected Mothers
Definition
Less children are affected now (<2%), than before (25%)
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What Percentage of Adults are Gay/Lesbian
Definition
10%
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What qualites should we look for when choosing a spouse?
Definition
Responsibilty, respectfulness, and emotionally supportive
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Manipulation Thoughts/Behaviors
Definition
May ask others to do something that they could do, Could assume that others will happily do whatever they choose. Be consistently late. Want others to help them develop talents but don't thin about reciprocating
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Hmong Pratice of a Bride Price
Definition
Hmong New Year, also serves as a courting ritual (by lining up and throwing a ball back and forth to eachother)
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Homogamy
Definition
Marriage between partners of similar race, age, education, religious background, and social class
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Exchange Theory
Definition
Theoretical perspective that sees relationships as determined by the exchange of resouces and the reward-cost balance of that exchange. This theory predicts that people tend to marry others whose social class, education, physical attractivness, and even self esteem are similar to their own
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Interethnic Marriages
Definition
Marriages between spouses who are not defined as of different races but do belong to different ethnic groups
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Status Exchange Hypothesis
Definition
Regarding interracial/interethnic marriage, the argument that an individual might trade his or her socially defined superior racial/ethnic status for the economically or educationally superior status of a partner inless privileged racial/ethnic group
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Early indicators that a dating partner is likely to become violent
Definition
Verbal or psychological abuse over jealousy (with/with out the use of drugs/alcohol)
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Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love
Definition
Theory that consummate love involves three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment
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Consummate Love
Definition
A complete love, in terms of Sternberg's triangular theory of love, in whicht he components of passion, intimacy, and commitment come together
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Secure Attachment Style
Definition
One of three attachment styles in attachment theory, this style involves trust that the relationship will provide necessary and ongoing emotional and social support
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Insecure/Anxious Attachment Style
Definition
One of the three attachment styles in attachment theory, this style entails concern that the beloved will disappear, a situation often characterized as "fear of abandonment"
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The Pratice of "Swinging"
Definition
A marriage arrangement in which couples exchange partners in order to engage in purely recreational sex. (about 3 million marriged swingers in the US)
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Polyamory
Definition
A marriage system in which one or both spouses reatin the option to sexually love others in addition to their spouses
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Premise Marriage
Definition
Marriage based on two expecations: expecation of primariness: keep eachother primary/sexual exclusivness, and expecations of permanence: work hard to ensure that the relationship continues
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Polygamy
Definition
A marriage system in which a person takes on more than one spouse
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Extended Family
Definition
Family including relatives besides parents and children, such as aunts or uncles
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La familia
Definition
"BIG FAMILY" the whole family not just the nuclear family
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Companionate Marriage
Definition
The single earner, breadwinner-homemaker marriage that flourished in the 50's
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Individualized Marriage
Definition

In the US and Western societies

4 characteristics: its optional, spouses roles are flexible - negotiable, its expected rewards involve love, communication and intimacy, and it exists in conjunction with a vast diversity of family forms

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Jumping the Broom
Definition
A ceremonial tradition for the groom and bridge to jump over a broomstick
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