Unit 9: Developmental Psychology (Pt. 2) Flashcards
In psychology, the socially influenced characteristics by which people define boy, girl, man, and woman
Gender
Any physical or verbal behavior intended to harm someone physically or emotionally
Aggression
An act of aggression (physical or verbal) intended to harm a person’s relationship or social standing
Relational aggression
A set of expectations (norms) about a social position, defining how those in the position ought to behave
Role
A set of expected behaviors, attitudes, and traits for males or females
Gender Role
Our sense of being male, female, or some combination of the two
Gender identity
The theory that we learn social behavior by observing and imitating by being rewarded or punished
Social Learning Theory
The acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role
Gender typing
Displaying both traditional masculine and feminine psychological characteristics
Androgyny
An umbrella term describing people who’s gender identity or expression differs from that associated with their birth-designated sex
Transgender
The transition period from childhood to adulthood, extending from puberty to independence
Adolescence
The period of sexual maturation, during which a person becomes capable of reproducing
Puberty
Our sense of self, according to Erikson, the adolescent’s task is to solidify a sense of self by testing and integrating various roles
Identity
The “we” aspect of our self-concept, the part that answers the “who am I” that comes from group memberships
Social Identity
In Erikson’s theory, the ability to form close, loving relationships, a primary developmental task in young adulthood
Intimacy
