influences of individual differences and interaction

Question 1

Sex Differences

Answer 1

• Based on biology
• Differences between sexes are small compared to within sex differences
• Example: height
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Question 2

Gender
Differences

Answer 2

• ” social, psychological,
  cultural and behavioral
  aspects of being a man,
  woman, or other gender
  identity” (Wikipedia)
• 1/3 androgenous

Question 3

Self-esteem

Answer 3

• Seek those similar to our own
  self concept

Question 4

Interactions Between
Individuals

Answer 4

Combination of histories and
characteristics
* “the whole is greater than the
sum of parts”

Question 5

Four main influences on the course
and nature of our relationships:

Answer 5

1. The influence of culture,
2. The effects of experiences,
3. The influence of individual difference
   and
4. The effects of interactions.