PSYC 4176 : Chapter 13 Study Guide
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Chapter 13 development of sex differences and gender roles: sex is used when referring to difference between males and females, gender is used when discussing genetic or environmental influences or both, gender stereotypes are widely held beliefs about characteristics deemed appropriate for males and females, gender roles are the reflection of these stereotypes in everyday behavior, gender identity is the private face of gender. Instrumental expressive dichotomy is a widely held stereotype around the world: other gender stereotypes exist, these include physical characteristics (tall, strong and sturdy for men; soft, dainty and graceful for women), occupations (truck driver, insurance agent, and chemist for men; elementary school teacher, secretary, and nurse for women), and activities of behaviors (good at fixing things and leaders in group for men; good at child care and decorating the house for women), gender stereotypes are deeply ingrained patterns of thinking.
