Publisher's Synopsis
"Engaging students and cultivating understanding in a world of diversity." "Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity," 9/e examines the rich diversity found in human sexuality. More significantly, the text places an emphasis on cultivating understanding in a world of increasing diversity through personal engagement. Students are encouraged to reflect upon their own beliefs and experiences throughout the text in order to foster a more personal and impactful learning experience. The text also helps students develop their own opinions by promoting critical thinking skills, personal sexual health awareness, and responsible decision-making. MyDeveleopmentLab is an integral part of the Rathus / Nevid / Fichner-Rathus program. Key learning applications include Video Series for Human Sexuality, ""My Life, My Sexuality,"" Assessment, and Personalized Study Plan. Teaching & Learning Experience
- "Personalize Learning"" - "MyDevelopmentLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual and class performance.
- "Improve Critical Thinking"" - "Critical Thinking" "boxes are integrated into the margins. Boxes ask students to delve deeper into the material and reconsider their own opinions and ideas.
- "Engage Students "- The newly updated "Real Students Real Questions" feature increases students' critical thinking skills by incorporating real questions from actual college students, as posed to instructors.
- "Explore Research ""-" Throughout the text, " """A Closer Look"" boxes provide in-depth discussions of scientific techniques and skill-building exercises such as "Breast Self-Examination," Self-Examination of the Testes," and "What to Do If You Suspect You Have Contracted an STD."
- "Understand Sexuality "- Through new and updated features like ""My Life, My Sexuality,"" and ""A World of Diversity"" the authors strengthen comprehension of the material while fostering greater reflection and understanding.
- "Support Instructors"" "- The 9th edition is accompanied by a rich instructor support package, including new video embedded PowerPoints, a heavily updated Instructor's Manual and Test Bank that are organized according to in-text Learning Objectives for ease of use, and MyDevelopmentLab with the new Human Sexuality Video Series.
