Chapter 12

Front 1

gender

Back 1

the psychological and sociocultural dimensions of being female and male.

Front 2

sex

Back 2

designates the biological aspects of being male or female.

Front 3

gender role

Back 3

a set of expectations that prescribe how females or males should think, act, or feel.

Front 4

gender typing

Back 4

the process by which children acquire the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are considered appropriate for their gender and culture.

Front 5

estrogens

Back 5

a class of sex hormones, females, regulate the menstral cycle. important one estradiol

Front 6

androgens

Back 6

sex hormones, males, testosterone, male genitals and secondary sex characteristics.

Front 7

social role theory

Back 7

pwhycological gender differences are caused by the social role of men and women.

Front 8

social cognitive theory of gender

Back 8

childrens gender behavior devolops through observation and imitation of gender.

Front 9

gender stereotyoes

Back 9

broad catergories the reflect our impressions and beliefs about females and males

Front 10

androgeny

Back 10

the presence of high degree of male and female characteristics in the same person

Front 11

parental imperative

Back 11

mothers and fathers adopt different gender roles so they can raise children more effectively.

Front 12

bisexual

Back 12

being sexually attracted to people to both sexes