CLASS ASSIGNMENTS (Choose One: Writing Project, Discussion Group or Couple Enrichment): Option #1: WRITING PROJECT (Choose 1 out of the following 7 Topics) : Paper heading should include: Student Name; Student ID #; and Section 001. Pages must be: typed and double-spaced: 12 point font; 1” margins. It should be a minimum of 6 pages and is due on March 30th . HARD COPY ONLY. Choose 1 of the following 7 topics. Your paper should be divided into 2 sections. Section 1: (2 -3 pages) - “What Do You Think” - asks you to reflect and discuss the topic area. Section 2: (3-4 pages) – “What Does Research Tell Us” – asks you to discuss your review of the literature, with appropriate references and bibliography, on the topic area. PLEASE use the following headings within your paper: Section 1: What Do You Think? Section 2: What Does Research Tell Us? 1. TOPIC 1 · Section 1: What Do You Think? : Do you think that sex or violence on television influences how promiscuous or violent our society becomes? Do you think the sexual stereotypes in commercials and advertisements shape our attitudes toward gender relations? How do you think you have been influenced by the media? · Section 2: What Does Research Tell Us? : Discuss what research has revealed regarding the impact of sexually violent and degrading media on the attitudes and behaviors of men and women. What effect, if any, does this “exposure” have on intimate relationships? 2. TOPIC 2 · Section 1: What Do You Think? : Describe your ideal marriage/cohabitating partner and their characteristics (e.g. appearance, personality, and occupation). What circumstances or conflicts (if any) would lead you to consider a separation or divorce (e.g. infidelity, refusal to have children, disease, or cross-dressing)? · Section 2: What Does Research Tell Us? : After a review of the literature, discuss the factors that determine with whom we fall in love; and the principle factors involved in keeping a relationship strong. 3. TOPIC 3 · Section 1: What Do You Think? : Imagine that you have always been attracted emotionally and sexually to your own sex and that your family has rather traditional religious and conservative views. Would you tell your family about your attraction? If you were to disclose your sexual orientation to your family, how would you do it? What do you think their response would be? · Section 2: What Does Research Tell Us? : From your research, what are the steps that people can take to communicate to others about their sexual orientation? What is the process of “coming out”? Briefly discuss the social and psychological effects on people who are unable to disclose their sexual orientation or introduce a lifetime partner to family and friends. 4. TOPIC 4: · Section 1: What Do You Think? : Both men and women may sometimes give unclear signals about whether they are willing to engage in sexual contact when they are in a potent.