1. 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

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

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

5. Sexuality Sexual orientation Sexually transmitted diseases Forcible sexual behavior and harassment

6. Cognitive Development Cognitive stages Creativity

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

8. Attraction Familiarity and Similarity Physical Attraction

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

10. 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

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

12. Parenting Parental roles Parenting myths Trends in child rearing

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

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