Early Adulthood Transition from adolescence Physical development Sexuality Cognitive development Careers and work Temperament Attachment Attraction Love The family life cycle Marriage Parenting Diversity of lifestyles Gender and self- development

Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood The criteria for becoming an adult The transition from high school to college Today’s College students

Physical Development The peak and slow-down in physical performance Eating and weight Exercise Substance abuse

Sexuality Sexual orientation Sexually transmitted diseases Forcible sexual behavior and harassment

Cognitive Development Cognitive stages Creativity

Careers and Work Developmental changes Personality types Values and careers Skills employers want Finding the right career Work

Attraction Familiarity and Similarity Physical Attraction

The Faces of Love Words of Love Intimacy Romantic Love Affectionate Love The Triangular Theory of Love Friendship

The Family Life Cycle Leaving Home and Becoming a Single Adult The Joining of Families Through Marriage: The New Couple Becoming Parents and a Family with Children The Family with Adolescents The Family at Midlife The Family in Later Life

Marriage Marital Trends Marital Expectations Myths about Marriage What Makes Marriages Work? The Benefits of a Good Marriage

Parenting Parental roles Parenting myths Trends in child rearing

Diversity of Adult Lifestyles Single adults Cohabitation Divorce Remarrying Gays and lesbians

Gender and Self Development Women’s development Talk Between Women and Men Men’s development