Human Growth and Development

Close Relationships
- Erikson - Intimacy vs. Isolation
- Attraction - matching hypothesis
- Ideal Standards Model (Simpson, Fletcher, & Campbell)
- "Filtering" process of mate selection (Udry, 1971)
- Sternberg’s Triangle of Love
- Friendships
- Loneliness
  - Transition from HS to college
  - Transition from college to "real life"
  - Internet Usage
Marriage & Family
- Trends
  - Marrying later
  - Average duration - 9 years!
  - Predictors of divorce
- Parenting
  - What are the advantages of having children early?
  - What are the advantages of having kids later on?
- Cohabitation
Lifestyles
- Gender differences in breakups/divorce
- Gay & Lesbian Relationships
Gender & Relationships
- Gender differences in communication
- Men’s Rights