androgyny Flashcards
1
Q
what is androgyny
A
a balance of both masculine and feminine characteristics
2
Q
what did bem say about androgyny
A
Bem argued that high androgyny is associated with psychological well being. Bem said that those with a balance of both masculine and feminine traits are better equipped to adapt to a range of situations.
3
Q
the BSRI
A
the bem sex role inventory
included 20 male, 20 female, and 20 neutral characteristics. Participants rated on a 1-7 scale from never true of them to always true of them.
Four categories can be made
- masculine, feminine, androgynous, undifferentiated
