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1. Discuss the extent to which children express sexual behaviors and physiological responses, and the influence of role models on these behaviors in various cultures.
Textbook Reference: Some Forms of Childhood Sexual Expression Are Common, pp. 407–412
2. Review the type and prevalence of the various forms of adult–child sexual contact and the incidence of harm to the child that results.
Textbook Reference: Some Children Have Sexual Contacts with Adults, pp. 412–415
3. Discuss the phenomenon of false memory and the conditions that favor the inculcation of false memories. Describe how adult–child sex can be prevented.
Textbook Reference: Some Children Have Sexual Contacts with Adults, pp. 412–415
4. Review the main sexual developments of the preadolescent phase.
Textbook Reference: Preadolescence May Be Marked by an Increase in Sexual Interest, pp. 415–416
5. Describe the main sexual developments of adolescence and their major sexual outlets.
Textbook Reference: Adolescence Is a Time of Sexual Exploration, pp. 416–422
6. Describe the major sexual developments of young adulthood and discuss the way sexual relationships may be changing for this demographic.
Textbook Reference: Teen Sexuality Is Central To Identity Development, pp. 422–424 and In Young Adulthood, Conflicting Demands Moderate Sexual Expression, pp. 425–426
7. Discuss the factors that influence the decision for men and women to enter nonmarital cohabitations and describe the frequency and outcome of these types of relationships.
Textbook Reference: Cohabitation Is an Increasingly Prevalent Lifestyle, pp. 426–428
8. Describe, with examples from various cultures, the different forms that marriage can assume.
Textbook Reference: Marriage Takes Diverse Forms, pp. 428–431
9. Describe the way the concept of marriage has changed recently and throughout history, and include a discussion on companionate marriages.
Textbook Reference: The Institution of Marriage Is Evolving, pp. 431–433
10. Compare and contrast the frequency of sexual behavior and marriage satisfaction as people age. Describe the factors that appear to decrease satisfaction.
Textbook Reference: Most Married Couples Are Satisfied with Their Sex Live, pp. 433–435
11. Discuss the costs and benefits of marital disruption, both from the adults’ perspective and from that of any children.
Textbook Reference: Marital Disruption Can Have Negative and Positive Consequences, pp. 436–438
12. Identify the physiological processes that trigger menopause and some of the symptoms of menopause. Review the costs and benefits of menopausal hormone therapy for both sexual and general health.
Textbook Reference: Menopause Marks Women’s Transition to Infertility, pp. 439–443
13. Discuss the sexuality of the aged. What factors reduce sexual behavior in older people, and how might some of these factors be remedied?
Textbook Reference: The Sex Lives of Older People Have Traditionally Been Ignored, pp. 444–448
