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Marriage and Family
Exam 2, Larsen
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Sociology
Undergraduate 2
03/30/2009

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Natal sex
Definition
physical and biological features at birth
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Sexual identity
Definition
identifying with a certain certain sex (psychological)
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Gender role
Definition
defined by culture
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Sexual orientation
Definition
which sex one is attracted to
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Sensuality
Definition
awareness, acceptance of, and comfort with one’s won body; physiological and psychological enjoyment of one’s own body and the bodies of others; awareness and enjoyment of the world as experiences through the five senses.
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Five parts of sensuality
Definition
Body image
Human sexual response
Cycle
Skin hunger
Fantasy
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Intimacy
Definition
the ability and need to experience emotional closeness to another human being and to have it returned
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Characteristics of intimacy
Definition
Caring
Sharing
Loving
Liking
Risk Taking
Vulnerability
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Sexual identity
Definition
a sense of who one is sexually, including a sense of maleness or femaleness
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Sexual health and reproduction
Definition
attitudes and behaviors related to producing children, care and maintenance of the sex and reproductive organs and health consequences or sexual behavior
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Sexualization
Definition
the use of sexuality to influence, control, or manipulate others
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Strengths found in gay and lesbian groups
Definition
Emotional connection with partner and others
Role flexibility
Egalitarian decision making
Positive parent/child relationships
Perceptive of psychological dynamics
Effective communication skills
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Status
Definition
source of power-means of keeping ahead
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Security
Definition
Conservative in spending-focus on saving
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Enjoyment
Definition
Satisfaction comes from spending money on self or others
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Control
Definition
Means of control over life and maintaining independence
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Power
Definition
the ability (potential or actual) of an individual to change the bahvior of other members within a social system
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Family power
Definition
the ability of one family member to change the behavior of the other family members
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Resource theory of family power
Definition
the balance of power in a marriage is related to the relative resources each spouse has in that relationship
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Principle of interest
Definition
the individual who is least interested in maintaining the relationship has the most power
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Legitimate power/Authority
Definition
legitimate right to change another's behavior
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Reward power
Definition
the ability to provide rewards for desired behavior changes
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Coercive power
Definition
based upon the perception that punishment will occur if the desired behavior does not happen
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Referent power
Definition
identifiation with or attraction to another; physical attractiveness
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Informational power
Definition
ability to use explanations and other persuasive communication to change someone else's behavior
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Expert power
Definition
perception that one person has superior knowledge or ability within a given area and the understanding and skill to lead another to the best outcome
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symmetrical interaction
Definition
similar messages that are designed to control how the relationship is defined
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competitive symmetry
Definition
the conflict between partners escalates
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submissive symmetry
Definition
spouses try to give control of the situation to the other
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neutralized symmetry
Definition
spouses respect each other and try to avoid exerting control
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Complementary interaction
Definition
one is submissive, one is dominant
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Love
Definition
Passion
Fascination
Sexual desire
Exclusiveness
Caring
Champion/Advocate
Giving the utmost
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Friendship
Definition
Enjoyment
Help
Respect
Acceptance
Understanding
Confidence
Trust
Loyalty
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Triangle theory of love
Definition
Commitment - cognitive component
Passion - (physical) motivational component
Intimacy - emotional component
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