Lesson 9

• What do adolescents seek to establish through relationships?

  Identity
• How do adolescents manage stress and emotions?

  By relating to others
• What is the first component of interpersonal attraction?

  Physical attraction
• What happens as teenagers' sexual impulses reawaken?

  They explore social relationships
• What are the five rules of attraction?

  1. Physical attraction
  2. Proximity
  3. Similarity
  4. Reciprocity of liking
  5. Complementary
• What does physical proximity refer to?

  Being physically near to someone
• How does proximity affect attraction?

  Increased contact leads to increased attraction
• What does similarity in attraction mean?

  People are attracted to those similar to them
• What is reciprocity of liking?

  Feeling inclined to like someone who likes you
• What does complementary mean in attraction?

  Opposite qualities fill needs in each other
• What is passion in the context of love?

  Physical aspect of love
• What does intimacy refer to in relationships?

  Being close and sharing emotional ties
• What is commitment in a relationship?

  The choice to stay with a partner
• What are the three components of the triangular theory of love?

  1. Intimacy
  2. Passion
  3. Commitment
• What does 'liking' refer to in the context of love?

  Intimacy only
• What is infatuation characterized by?

  Passion only
• What is empty love characterized by?

  Commitment only
• What does romantic love consist of?

  Intimacy and passion
• What is companionate love?

  Intimacy and commitment without passion
• What is consummate love?

  Intimacy, passion, and commitment
• What are communication barriers?

  Obstacles to effective communication
• What is a major concern for sexually active adolescents?

  Unsafe sexual practices
• What are the risks of contracting STIs?

  Multiple partners and no contraceptives
• What are the outcomes of teenage pregnancy?

  • Poor education
  • Possible premature delivery
  • Financial difficulties
  • Drug use
  • Inadequate food intake
  • Lack maturity, skills & social support
• What are some contraceptive methods?

  • Delayed intercourse/abstinence
  • Condoms
  • Contraceptive pills
  • Injectables
• How are STIs acquired?

  Through sexual contact
• What is pharyngeal gonorrhea?

  Infection seen in the throat
• How can genital herpes affect newborns?

  It can affect them during childbirth
• What does taking responsibility in relationships involve?

  Being accountable for one's well-being
• What must one choose in a relationship?

  What they can contribute