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Lifespan development  Development from birth through old age.
Attachment  A psychological bond that forms between an infant and the mother, father, or other caregiver.
Gender-segregated social organization  A general form of social grouping in which males play and associate with other males, and females play and associate with other females; that is, the genders are separate from each other.
Peggy Lee syndrome  The feelings of disappointment experienced by teenage girls at first intercourse when it is not as thrilling as they expected.
Abstinence  A standard in which premarital intercourse is considered wrong, regardless of the circumstances.
Permissiveness with affection  A standard in which premarital intercourse is considered acceptable if it occurs in the context of a loving, committed relationship.
Permissiveness without affection  A standard in which premarital intercourse is acceptable without emotional commitment.
Double standard  A standard in which premarital intercourse is considered acceptable for males but not for females.
Serial monogamy  A premarital sexual pattern in which there is an intention of being faithful to the partner, but the relationship may end and the person will then move on to another partner.
Hooking up  A sexual encounter that usually occurs on one occasion involving people who are strangers or acquaintances.







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