Chapter 8 – in a two-page answer, address the following questions:
- Outline the characteristics, benefits, and costs of traditional and contemporary dating patterns including the manifest and latent functions of dating. How has dating changed over time and how does dating differ across age groups? What are some of the benefits and costs of hanging out, getting together, hooking up, dinner dating, stayovers, and dating in later life?
- How do filter theory, social exchange theory, and equity theory differ in explaining mate selection?
- Describe the prevalence of dating violence, and explain why it occurs and its consequences. What factors help explain dating violence and date rape? Identify and describe 3 local resources for someone experiencing dating violence.
Chapter 9
First watch the following video (26 minutes) looking at singlehood, cohabitation, and same-sex relationships. Then answer the questions listed below in a two-page answer.
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