| Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America, 4/e Brian Strong,
University of California, Santa Cruz Barbara Werner Sayad,
California State University, Monterey Bay Christine DeVault,
Cabrillo College William Yarber,
Indiana University
Communicating about Sex
Learning ObjectivesAt the conclusion of Chapter 8, you should be able to:
1Discuss the cultural, social, and psychological contexts of communication with examples of each. |
| | | 2Identify the role of proximity, eye contact, and touching in nonverbal communication. |
| | | 3Describe communication in beginning and established relationships, including the halo effect, interest and opening lines, the first move, initiating and directing sexual activity, and gay and lesbian relationships. |
| | | 4Discuss safer sex including disclosure of lifestyle and STD information to potential partners. |
| | | 5List and give examples of communication patterns in satisfied relationships and discuss gender differences in partner communication. |
| | | 6Discuss the obstacles and problems with sexual vocabulary in talking about sex. |
| | | 7Describe and give examples of the keys to good sexual communication, including self-disclosure, trust, and feedback. |
| | | 8List the guidelines for effective feedback with examples of each. |
| | | 9Discuss types of conflicts and the nature and sources of power in intimate relationships, including the power of love. |
| | | 10Describe sexual conflicts, including sex and power issues, the characteristics of conflict resolution in happy and unhappy couples, and strategies for resolving conflicts. |
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