What This Document Is
This study guide is designed to help students prepare for a final exam in PSY 658: Individual, Couple, and Family Development at Pepperdine University. It provides a focused review of key concepts from Weeks 6 and 7, covering adolescent development and young adulthood. The guide highlights core themes and areas of emphasis for exam preparation.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for students enrolled in PSY 658 who are preparing for their final exam. It serves as a concentrated review tool, helping students identify and prioritize the most important information from the course material. Utilizing this guide can improve exam performance by focusing study efforts. It’s most valuable when used *in conjunction with* course lectures, readings, and assignments.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is a *preview* of the full scope of the final exam. It does not contain practice questions, detailed explanations of all concepts, or comprehensive coverage of every topic discussed in Weeks 6 and 7. It is not a substitute for thorough engagement with the course materials. Students will still need to review their notes, textbooks, and other resources to be fully prepared.
What This Document Provides
This study guide specifically outlines the following topics:
* **Adolescence:** Peer relationships (gender differences, cliques, online relationships), and early dating (influences, associated risks).
* **Young Adulthood:** Erikson’s stage of Intimacy vs. Isolation, characteristics of romantic partners (theories of love, cultural influences), pragmatic thought development, stages of vocational development, and factors contributing to divorce.
This preview *does not* include detailed explanations of Perry’s Epistemic Cognition, the specifics of cognitive-affective complexity, or a complete list of factors contributing to divorce. It also does not offer any practice exam questions or solutions.