Module 7 (psyc 140)
Some types of physical changes that oc-
cur in early adulthood include a grad-
ual decrease in one's maximum heart
rate, respiratory capacity, and sensitivi-
Give an overview of the types of physical
ty to sound at high frequencies. Some
changes that occur in early adulthood.
other changes that occur include lens of
the eye stiffening or becoming thick and
fast-twitch muscles declining in size and
amount.
This Module references a general social
survey indicating that married couples in
the US on average have sexual inter-
What did this Module say about differ- course 58 times a year. Based on these
ences in sexual behavior between mar- results, the myth about marriage and de-
ried and unmarried couples? creased sex is debunked as it indicates
that married couples engage in sex more
frequently than singles or unmarried cou-
ples.
No, I was not surprised by the informa-
tion on divorce statistics. I was aware
that the rates of divorce are high but
Reflection question: Were you surprised
was shocked by the methods of the in-
by the information on divorce statistics?
accurate statistics. However, the section
Why or why not?
describing how the likelihood of divorce
varies as well as factors that decrease
rates seems very accurate.
Postformal thought is a word utilized by
Labouvie-Vief to describe adult thinking.
This thinking is seen to be more relativis-
How would you summarize postformal tic in that the individual sees shades of
thought? gray rather than just simple dichotomies.
It is a concept that works to anwser the
question of "What, if anything, comes af-
ter formal operations".
Sternberg's three components of love
are intimacy, passion, and commitment.
Sternberg states that couples can have
, Module 7 (psyc 140)
loving relationships that are based on
just one of these components but more
Describe Sternberg's three components complete forms of love include two or all
of love. three components. He combined differ-
ent components to define different types
of love and what they consist of.
Type 6 is considered infatuation. This
type of love runs off of passion. Kelsey
and Ryan are obsessed with each other
and don't spend a minute apart. They are
always expressing PDA and are over the
moon about their new partners.
Type 1 is considered consummate love
and runs off of intimacy, passion, and
commitment. Tanner and Marie have
Choose three of the 7 types of love dis- been dating for several years. They
cussed in this module and create a pro- moved in with each other and are now
file of a fictional couple that exemplifies engaged. They are happy, in love, have
these types of love. a good sex life, and are committed to
taking the next steps in life together.
Type 3 is considered companionate love.
This type of love runs off of intimacy and
commitment. Richie and Heather have
been married for 35 years. They have
three kids and a stable successful life. As
they are both aging their passion has de-
clined but the love is warm, comfortable,
and trusting.
Couples who experience factors that in-
crease strain on the relationship are
How would you summarize the informa-
more likely to get a divorce vs couples
tion on the likelihood of couples divorc-
who have low life strain. These factors
ing?
include money, children, religion, educa-
tion, and family background.
Common symptoms of menopause in-
clude mood fluctuations, hot flashes,
, Module 7 (psyc 140)
shrinking of reproductive organs, diffi-
Identify common symptoms of culty becoming sexually aroused, de-
menopause. creased skin elasticity, loss of bone
mass, raised blood pressure, etc.
Women experience symptoms of
menopause in a great variety. Some
women have difficulties with menopausal
symptoms, while others barely notice
Why don't all women experience symp-
them. Differences in diet, ethnic back-
toms of menopause?
ground, environment, cultural beliefs,
and genetics may all play key roles in a
women's experience with symptoms of
menopause.
The pros of hormone therapy include
treating hot flashes and vaginal discom-
fort, preventing bone loss,
reducing fractures in post-menopausal
women, and many more. Overall, hor-
mone therapy promotes a greater quality
of life and improves one's psychological
well-being.
The cons of hormone therapy include
an increased risk for heart disease,
stroke, blood clots, and breast cancer.
The severity of the risk is dependent on
What are the pros and cons of hormone
the type of hormone therapy, the dose
therapy?
given, the length of medication is taken,
individual health risks, as well as family
health history. This is why it is important
that a physician tailor hormone thera-
py specifically to each patient. Patients
should be reevaluated every so often
to ensure the benefits still outweigh the
risks. Another risk to be aware of is an
increased risk for mood instability, anxi-
ety, and insomnia during the weening of
treatment or right after stopping if you
choose to quit hormone therapy.
Given what you learned in this module,
how would you respond to the claim,
"everyone goes through a mid-life cri-
sis"?
Some types of physical changes that oc-
cur in early adulthood include a grad-
ual decrease in one's maximum heart
rate, respiratory capacity, and sensitivi-
Give an overview of the types of physical
ty to sound at high frequencies. Some
changes that occur in early adulthood.
other changes that occur include lens of
the eye stiffening or becoming thick and
fast-twitch muscles declining in size and
amount.
This Module references a general social
survey indicating that married couples in
the US on average have sexual inter-
What did this Module say about differ- course 58 times a year. Based on these
ences in sexual behavior between mar- results, the myth about marriage and de-
ried and unmarried couples? creased sex is debunked as it indicates
that married couples engage in sex more
frequently than singles or unmarried cou-
ples.
No, I was not surprised by the informa-
tion on divorce statistics. I was aware
that the rates of divorce are high but
Reflection question: Were you surprised
was shocked by the methods of the in-
by the information on divorce statistics?
accurate statistics. However, the section
Why or why not?
describing how the likelihood of divorce
varies as well as factors that decrease
rates seems very accurate.
Postformal thought is a word utilized by
Labouvie-Vief to describe adult thinking.
This thinking is seen to be more relativis-
How would you summarize postformal tic in that the individual sees shades of
thought? gray rather than just simple dichotomies.
It is a concept that works to anwser the
question of "What, if anything, comes af-
ter formal operations".
Sternberg's three components of love
are intimacy, passion, and commitment.
Sternberg states that couples can have
, Module 7 (psyc 140)
loving relationships that are based on
just one of these components but more
Describe Sternberg's three components complete forms of love include two or all
of love. three components. He combined differ-
ent components to define different types
of love and what they consist of.
Type 6 is considered infatuation. This
type of love runs off of passion. Kelsey
and Ryan are obsessed with each other
and don't spend a minute apart. They are
always expressing PDA and are over the
moon about their new partners.
Type 1 is considered consummate love
and runs off of intimacy, passion, and
commitment. Tanner and Marie have
Choose three of the 7 types of love dis- been dating for several years. They
cussed in this module and create a pro- moved in with each other and are now
file of a fictional couple that exemplifies engaged. They are happy, in love, have
these types of love. a good sex life, and are committed to
taking the next steps in life together.
Type 3 is considered companionate love.
This type of love runs off of intimacy and
commitment. Richie and Heather have
been married for 35 years. They have
three kids and a stable successful life. As
they are both aging their passion has de-
clined but the love is warm, comfortable,
and trusting.
Couples who experience factors that in-
crease strain on the relationship are
How would you summarize the informa-
more likely to get a divorce vs couples
tion on the likelihood of couples divorc-
who have low life strain. These factors
ing?
include money, children, religion, educa-
tion, and family background.
Common symptoms of menopause in-
clude mood fluctuations, hot flashes,
, Module 7 (psyc 140)
shrinking of reproductive organs, diffi-
Identify common symptoms of culty becoming sexually aroused, de-
menopause. creased skin elasticity, loss of bone
mass, raised blood pressure, etc.
Women experience symptoms of
menopause in a great variety. Some
women have difficulties with menopausal
symptoms, while others barely notice
Why don't all women experience symp-
them. Differences in diet, ethnic back-
toms of menopause?
ground, environment, cultural beliefs,
and genetics may all play key roles in a
women's experience with symptoms of
menopause.
The pros of hormone therapy include
treating hot flashes and vaginal discom-
fort, preventing bone loss,
reducing fractures in post-menopausal
women, and many more. Overall, hor-
mone therapy promotes a greater quality
of life and improves one's psychological
well-being.
The cons of hormone therapy include
an increased risk for heart disease,
stroke, blood clots, and breast cancer.
The severity of the risk is dependent on
What are the pros and cons of hormone
the type of hormone therapy, the dose
therapy?
given, the length of medication is taken,
individual health risks, as well as family
health history. This is why it is important
that a physician tailor hormone thera-
py specifically to each patient. Patients
should be reevaluated every so often
to ensure the benefits still outweigh the
risks. Another risk to be aware of is an
increased risk for mood instability, anxi-
ety, and insomnia during the weening of
treatment or right after stopping if you
choose to quit hormone therapy.
Given what you learned in this module,
how would you respond to the claim,
"everyone goes through a mid-life cri-
sis"?
