3.3a gender and Sexual Orientation: Gender Development Flashcards
Gender
in psychology, the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors that a given culture associates with a person’s biological sex
Sex
in psychology, the biologically influenced characteristics by which people define male, female and intyersex
Intersex
possessing male and female biological sexual characteristics at birth
Aggression
any physical or verbal behavior intended to harm someone physically at birth
Relational Aggression
an act of aggression (physical or verbal) intended to harm a person’s relationship or social standing.
Male answer syndrome
men are more likely than women to hazard answers than to admit they don’t know
X chromosome
the sex chromosome found in females and males. females typically have 2 x chromosomes. Males typically have one. An x chromosomes from each parent
Y chromosome
the sex chromosome typically only found in males when paired with an x chromosome from the mother; it produces a male child
Estrogens
the most important male hormone. Males and females have it, but the additional testosterone in males stimulates the growth of of the male sex organs during the fetal stage
Testosterone
sex hormones, such as estradiol, that contribute to female
Primary Sex characteristics
the body structures (ovaries, testes, and external genitalia) that make sexual reproduction possible
Secondary Sex characteristics
non reproductive sexual traits, such as female breasts and hips, male voice quality and body hair
Spermarche
[sper-Mar-key] the first ejaculation
Menarche
[meh-Nar-key] the first menstrual period
Role
a set of expectations about a social position, defining how those in the position ought to behave
Gender roles
a set of expected behaviors, attitudes and traits for men and women
Sexual aggression
any physical or verbal behavior of a sexual nature that is unwanted or intended to harm someone physically or emotionally. Can be expressed as either sexual harassment or sexual assault.
Gender Identify
our personal sense of being male, female, neither or some combination of male and female, regardless of whether this identity matches our sex assigned at birth and the social affiliation that may result from this identity.
Social learning theory
the theory that we learn social behavior by imitating and being rewarded or punished
Gender typing
the acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role
Androgyny
displaying traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine psychological characteristics
Transgender
gender identity differs from what is typical for that persons birth-assigned sex
Sexual orientation
direction of one’s sexual orientation
