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CIU: Marriage & Family
Abuse, Infertility, Gender Differences Etc.
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Undergraduate 2
12/10/2009

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Ethnocentrism
Definition
the assumption that one’s own culture is the standard by which to judge other cultures.
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Cultural Identity
Definition
shared beliefs, values, and attitudes of a group of people
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Ethnic Identity
Definition
geographic origin of a minority group within a country or culture
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Egalitarian Headship
Definition
No role distinctions: biblical equality and mutual submission of the spouses
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Complementarian Headship
Definition
Hierarchy of roles that influence leadership and submission; headship of husbands, submission of wives.
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Sexuality
Definition
Broad term that encompasses the set of beliefs, values & behaviors that define each of us as sexual being
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Infertility
Definition
The inability to conceive and carry a pregnancy to viability after at least one year of regular intercourse w/o contraception (1 out of 6 to be affected).
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Miscarriage
Definition
The end of pregnancy and the expulsion of the fetus by natural means during the 1st 20 wks of pregnancy

10-25% pregnancies end in miscarriages
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Stillborn
Definition
Expulsion of the fetus by natural means after the first 20 wks. 1/3 of the time it’s the guy 1/3 the girl 1/3 mixed or unknown.
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Artificial Insemination
Definition
Take man's sperm and put in woman
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Invitro Fertilization
Definition
Egg from women and sperm from man put together in lab and then put in woman’s uterus (most common)
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Surrogate Pregnancy
Definition
Biologically theirs but put in someone else (rarest)
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Authoritarian Parenting Style
Definition
Characteristics: rigid rules & expectations, strict enforcement, high control w/ low-mod support

Outcome: conflicted-irritable children

Difficult for adolescents.
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Permissive Parenting Style
Definition
(most common)
Characteristics: child’s preferences dominate, few rules, low control w/mod-high support
Outcome: impulse-aggressive, rebellious, domineering, underachieving kids with high self-esteem
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Rejecting Parenting Style
Definition
FIN
Characteristics: limited/negative attention to child, few expectations, structured to rigid to disengaged
Outcome: immature children with psychological problems
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Democratic/Authoritative Style
Definition
Characteristics: Clear rules & expectations, power and reason used w/ kids, high support & control
Outcome: Self-reliant, cheerful, emotionally mature, happy kids
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Parental Support
Definition
amount of caring, closeness, and affection. Linear relationships more support associated with positive outcomes
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Parental Control
Definition
degree of flexibility used in enforcing rules and disciplining a child. Curvilinear relationships
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Sexual Marriage Inhibitors
Definition
message that its always wrong or bad
disappoint authority figure
guilt for unresolved sin
insecurity and /or fear
physical/emotional exhaustion
certain medications
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Soul Murder
Definition
willful infliction of mental or emotional anguish by threat, humiliation or other verbal or non-verbal conduct
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0-1 1/2
Definition
Trust vs Mistrust
Secure - Mild fussing
Ambivalent - shrieking
Broken - no response
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1 1/2-3
Definition
Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt

Secure attachment can be formed
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3-6
Definition
Initiative vs. Guilt

Time for learning discipline, but keeping sense of individualism
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6-12
Definition
Industry vs. Inferiority

Devote himself to projects
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12-18
Definition
Identity vs. Confusion

Developing & owning values
Establishing a chosen life direction
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18-25
Definition
Intimacy vs. Isolation
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25-65
Definition
Generativity vs. Stagnation
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65-Death
Definition
Integrity vs. Despair
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Marital Violence
Definition
MILLS

-more common among young couples
-larger families
-low occupational status
-income & job dissatisfaction
-socially isolated couples
-family of origin -violent
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Fathers w/Custody
Definition
Stresses: Family broke up, loneliness, balancing work and family

Strengths: watch kids grow, grow closer to kids
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Complete the sentence: Abuse is more about...
Definition
power and control than trying to hurt another.
Term
Warning Flags Before Marriage
Definition
C BIN
Controlling, Being Hit, Intense Jealousy, Name-calling
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Child Abuse
Definition
Physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, or negligent treatment of children under the age of 18
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Shaking Baby Syndrome
Definition
Shaking a baby 5-20 seconds can cause permanent damage
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Open Adoptions
Definition
There is a relationship between the birth mom and adoptive family before, during or after the birth

Mediated by adoption agency
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Fully Disclosed
Definition
Direct contact between parents and birth mother
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Closed Adoptions
Definition
identity of birth mom unknown to adoptive family

Detrimental to child's emotional & physical development
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Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Definition
Use of a substance that modifies mood or behavior in a manner characterized by a maladaptive pattern of use
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Psychological Abuse
Definition
AKA Soul Murder
-willful infliction of mental or emotional anguish by threat, humiliation or other verbal or nonverbal conduct
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Mothers With Custody
Definition
Stresses: finances & loneliness
Strengths: Commitment to family, Affection for family members
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Split Custody
Definition
Rare but each parent has responsibility for at least one of the children

both get task of single parenting
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Joint Custody
Definition
Child spends time with both parents
Can be very successful
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Segregation
Definition
Ethnic group isolates themselves or are isolated from dominant culture
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Acculturation
Definition
process whereby cultural traits and values become blended with dominant culture
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Assimilation
Definition
Cultural traits and values replaced by dominant culture
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Sexual Dysfunction
Definition
State in which sexual behavior or lack of it causes emotional distress or relationship difficulties
Causes: organic factors, psychosocial/psychological
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