Exam 2

Question 1

what is gender schema theory?

Answer 1

A cognitive approach to understanding gender stereotypes

Question 2

what is the traditional sexual script (TSS)?

Answer 2

specifies how men and women are expected to behave in heterosexual situations

Question 3

what is socialization?

Answer 3

refers to the ways in which society conveys to an individual the norms or expectations for their behaviour

Question 4

what 3 sources do gender socialization come from?

Answer 4

1. parents
2. peers
3. media

Question 5

what is intersectionality?

Answer 5

an approach that simultaneously considers the meaning and consequence of multiple categories of identity, difference and disadvantage

Question 6

what are the 4 aspects of impulsivity?

Answer 6

1. reward sensitivity
2. sensation seeking
3. risk-taking
4. impulse control

Question 7

what are the masturbation stats? (men vs women)

Answer 7

92% of men have orgasmed and masturbated at least once
58% of women have

Question 8

what are the 2 biological factors that are involved in these differences?

Answer 8

1. Anatomy: men’s sexual anatomy is external, with a pronounced sexual response, whereas women’s are hidden and less obvious
2. hormones: women have lower testosterone levels, and testosterone is importing for activating sexual response

Question 9

what is gender dysmorphia?

Answer 9

refers to psychological distress about a mismatch between a person’s gender identity and natal gender

Question 10

what is the propinquity effect?

Answer 10

this is our tendency to like people whose paths cross more often with ours

Question 11

what is homogamy?

Answer 11

this is when we marry people with whom we share important characteristics

Question 12

what is the triangular love theory?