Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, the student should be able to complete the following goals:

Discuss changes that have occurred regarding American marriage and families.

Compare and contrast the different types of marriage.

Discuss Levinson's adult life cycle and his theory of adult development as it relates specifically to men.

Explain Erikson's stage of intimacy and solidarity versus isolation.

Define gender-role orientation, gender-role preference, and gender-role adaptation.

Discuss Erikson's studies on male and female gender roles.

Present the perspective of evolutionary psychology regarding gender and corresponding typical behaviors.

Discuss the concept of androgyny.

Define what is meant by male versus female identity and place them in the context of postfeminism.

Summarize the findings on dating, premarital experiences, and marital practices of young adults.

Examine Sternberg's three components and seven forms of love.

Discuss Fromm's theory of validation.

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