Features with Samples

"Healthy Decision Making"
Theme of healthy sexuality is reinforced by "Healthy Decision Making" sections which conclude each chapter.
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"Critical Thinking Checkpoints" questions and "Reflect on This"sections in each chapter challenge students to apply what they have learned and assess their views on particular topics.
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"Close-Up"
Three kinds of "Close-Up" features give special consideration to:
1) current and high-interest topics
2) cross-cultural issues
3) gender issues

These boxes make students more aware of important and sometimes controversial issues.
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Gender issues and cultural diversity are emphasized throughout. Chapter 8 is devoted specifically to gender; coverage of cultural comparisons and gender issues are integrated throughout. At least one "Close Up" section is found in each chapter.
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Sensitivity to sexual diversity, particularly in the chapter covering sexual orientation (Ch. 9). The authors take a broad, "sexualities" approach and discuss homosexuality as one of the sexualities, while insuring that readers are well-educated about homosexuality and related cultural personal concerns.
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Technology Advantage
Internet activities are integrated into each chapter (called out by an icon). These activities encourage students to take advantage of the endless resources on the Web, and to think critically about the information they retrieve.
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Multiple choice review tests at the end of each chapter allow students to test their knowledge and review key concepts before moving on.
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