FMST 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Role Model, Nonverbal Communication, Child Care
22 Apr 2018
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How important is nature: developmental and health differences, boys + girls: develop differently, men + women: (diseases) hormones, 3 common hormones estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, effects of sex hormones, unsuccessful sex assignment. How important is nurture: margaret mead (1935) culture determine masculine or feminine gender roles, men & violence, intersexuals (born w/ both vagina & penis) Conclusion of the nature- nurture debate: females & males are more alike than different in following characteristics, cognitive abilities, verbal & non-verbal communication, leadership traits, self-esteem, 52 characteristics (born with them, society increases or decreases them. Play and peer groups: peer group: people who are similar age, social status, and interests, play gender typed from an early age, siblings & peers both have positive & negative impact. Primary and secondary education: kindergarten boys & girls similar on math tests, 3rd grade boys score higher on math & science tests; girls score higher on reading tests.
