PSYC 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Secondary Sex Characteristic, Evolutionary Psychology, Social Learning Theory
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Sex determined by chromosomes; biologically influenced characteristics by which people define male and female. Gender determined by mind; socially influenced characteristics by which we define men and women. Social power society influences and believes that men have more. Social connectedness males are more independent, females more interdependent (rely on relationships) Biology gives xx chromosome to females and xy chromosome to males. Primary sex characteristics reproductive organs and external genitalia. Secondary sex characteristics breast, hips, voice, body hair. Intersex individuals born with an unusual combination of male and female chromosomes, hormones, and anatomy. Sex reassignment surgery is recommended after child"s naturally developing gender identity and appearance become clear. Gender roles social expectations that guide our behavior as men and women. Gender identity personal sense of being male, female, or some combination of the two. Social learning theory we acquire our gender identity in childhood by observation, imitation, and rewards/ punishments for behaviors. Gender typing taking on traditional male and female roles.
