{"product_id":"great-myths-of-intimate-relationships-isbn-9781118521281","title":"Great Myths of Intimate Relationships","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat Myths of Intimate Relationships\u003c\/i\u003e provides a captivating, pithy introduction to the subject that challenges and demystifies the many fabrications and stereotypes surrounding relationships, attraction, sex, love, internet dating, and heartbreak.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe book thoroughly interrogates the current research on topics such as attraction, sex, love, internet dating, and heartbreak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes an argument driven approach to the study of intimate relationships, encouraging critical engagement with the subject\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart of The Great Myths series, it's written in a style that is compelling and succinct, making it ideal for general readers and undergraduates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Sex 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#1 Men have a stronger libido than women 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#2 Hooking up in college is bad for women 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#3 All marriages have been consummated 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#4 All marriages are sexually active 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Attraction and Courtship 30\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#5 Being smooth is the best way to pick someone up 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#6 Opposites attract 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#7 People know what they want in a partner 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Online Dating 52\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#8 Having access to innumerable online profiles of potential partners increases the likelihood of finding Mr. or Ms. Right 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#9 Meeting potential partners electronically prior to meeting them in person decreases the chances of a successful relationship 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#10 Couples who are “matched” by online dating services are more likely to have satisfying relationships 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Same‐Sex Relationships 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#11 The gender to which people are attracted is stable (or: the gender to which people are attracted is fluid) 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#12 There are no differences between same‐sex relationships and heterosexual relationships 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#13 Children raised by other‐sex couples are better off than children raised by same‐sex couples 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Predicting Success and Failure in Relationships 92\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#14 Living together before marriage is a good way to determine whether you’re with the right person 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#15 Premarital counseling or relationship education programs prevent discord and divorce 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#16 Good communication is the key to a happy relationship 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#17 The key to a good relationship is knowing how to solve your problems 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#18 Having children brings couples closer 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#19 Stress is bad for relationships 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#20 Supporting your partner will improve your relationship 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Differences, Discord, and Dissolution 142\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#21 Men are from Mars, women are from Venus 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#22 Only men perpetrate violence in intimate relationships 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#23 Marital therapy doesn’t work 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#24 The first cut is the deepest 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#25 Things will improve once you’re divorced 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoda 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Index 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index 244\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew D. Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Psychology at Binghamton University, State University of New York. His research in Clinical Psychology examines the developmental course of marital distress and family dysfunction. In doing so, his work seeks to determine the mechanisms by which relationship distress and dissolution follow the positive emotions of courtship. In 2013, he was awarded the Chancelor's Award for Excellence in Teaching from the State university of New Yourk.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGREAT MYTHS OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS\u003c\/b\u003e Dating, Sex, and Marriage \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntimate relationships is an area heavily cloaked in misconceptions, many of which are relayed as concrete truths; for example, opposites attract, preventing disagreements is vital to a good relationship, and having children can save a marriage. Even some of the most intuitive theories have proved to be wrong or at least much more complicated than the prevailing wisdom, and partially or completely contradicted by scientific research. \u003ci\u003eGreat Myths of Intimate Relationships\u003c\/i\u003e is structured around demystifying the fabrications and stereotypes that dominate the popular understanding of love. Drawing on the very latest studies, and making use of empirical research, this book lays out, reviews, and debunks some of the most persistent misconceptions through examining their origins and developments. Matthew Johnson explores the current research on topics such as attraction, sex, love, Internet dating, and heartbreak, encouraging critical thinking about the science of intimate relationships. Written in a style that is both compelling and succinct, \u003ci\u003eGreat Myths of Intimate Relationships\u003c\/i\u003e is and ideal resource for the interested general reader as well as undergraduates of related courses as\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989309669605,"sku":"NP9781118521281","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118521281.jpg?v=1761783614","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/great-myths-of-intimate-relationships-isbn-9781118521281","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}