Module 46

Question 1

sex

Answer 1

in psych, the biologically influenced characteristics by which people define male and female
- your body defines your sex

Question 2

gender

Answer 2

in psych, the socially influenced characteristics by which people define boy, girl, man, and woman
- your mind defines your gender

Question 3

aggression

Answer 3

any physical/verbal behavior intended to harm someone physically or emotionally

Question 4

relational aggression

Answer 4

an act of aggression (physical/verbal) intended to harm a persons relationship or personal standing

Question 5

role

Answer 5

a set of expectations (norms) about a social position, defining how those in the position ought to behave

Question 6

gender roles

Answer 6

• a set of expected behaviors, attitudes, & traits for males or for females
• the social expectations that guide our behavior as men or as woman

Question 7

gender identity

Answer 7

our sense of being male, female, or some combination of the two

Question 8

social learning theory

Answer 8

the theory that we learn social behavior by observing + imitating & by being rewarded or punished

Question 9

gender typing

Answer 9

the acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role

Question 10

androgyny

Answer 10

displaying both traditional masculine & feminine psychological characteristics

Question 11

transgender

Answer 11

an umbrella term describing people whose gender identity or expression differs from that associated with their birth-designated sex