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What is a key focus of the Biological Approach to gender development?
What is a key focus of the Biological Approach to gender development?
Which chromosomes determine the biological sex of an individual?
Which chromosomes determine the biological sex of an individual?
What role do androgens play in gender development, according to the biological theory?
What role do androgens play in gender development, according to the biological theory?
What happens in the absence of androgens during fetal development?
What happens in the absence of androgens during fetal development?
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How many different theories of gender development are mentioned in the content?
How many different theories of gender development are mentioned in the content?
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What syndrome results from excessive prenatal production of androgens in female fetuses?
What syndrome results from excessive prenatal production of androgens in female fetuses?
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What distinguishes Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome in individuals with XY chromosomal structure?
What distinguishes Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome in individuals with XY chromosomal structure?
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Which area of the brain is primarily involved in regulating reproductive behavior?
Which area of the brain is primarily involved in regulating reproductive behavior?
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How does prenatal exposure to androgens affect brain organization?
How does prenatal exposure to androgens affect brain organization?
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Girls with Adrenogenital Syndrome are more likely to exhibit which type of behavior?
Girls with Adrenogenital Syndrome are more likely to exhibit which type of behavior?
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What is a key effect of excessive androgen production on female fetuses?
What is a key effect of excessive androgen production on female fetuses?
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What is the primary hormonal deficiency caused by dysfunctional androgen receptors in Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome?
What is the primary hormonal deficiency caused by dysfunctional androgen receptors in Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic queried in the context of gender differences in the nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic queried in the context of gender differences in the nervous system?
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Which region of the hypothalamus is larger in male rats compared to female rats?
Which region of the hypothalamus is larger in male rats compared to female rats?
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What cognitive tasks do average men perform better on than average women?
What cognitive tasks do average men perform better on than average women?
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Which side of the brain is typically more developed in women, according to studies?
Which side of the brain is typically more developed in women, according to studies?
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What do psychological theories of gender development aim to explain?
What do psychological theories of gender development aim to explain?
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What does 'nurture' refer to in the context of gender development?
What does 'nurture' refer to in the context of gender development?
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Which of the following abilities do average women excel in over average men?
Which of the following abilities do average women excel in over average men?
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How can the interaction between nature and nurture be described?
How can the interaction between nature and nurture be described?
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Which statement accurately reflects the findings regarding average height over the last century?
Which statement accurately reflects the findings regarding average height over the last century?
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Study Notes
Biological Differences Between Genders: Hormones and Nervous System
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Hormonal Abnormalities:
- Adrenogenital Syndrome: Excessive prenatal androgen production from adrenal glands, causing physical traits resembling males in females, affecting behavior and play activities.
- Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome: XY males with body cells insensitive to androgens; individuals develop female physical traits and gender identity.
Sex Differentiation in the Nervous System
- Men and women differ in physical attributes, reproductive function, and cognitive processes.
- Sex hormones (especially testosterone) influence brain organization, starting prenatally.
- Brain size: Males generally have larger brains, thought to be due to prenatal androgen exposure.
- Hypothalamus: A tiny brain structure regulating reproductive behavior; larger in males.
- Brain Hemispheric Differences: Studies indicate that men tend to show greater development in the left hemisphere (logic, verbal skills), while women show greater development in the right hemisphere (spatial abilities, intuitive thinking).
Gender Development Theories
- Several psychological theories explain gender development.
- Biological Approach: Focuses on biological processes (hormones, chromosomes) driving physical and behavioral differences between men and women.
- Nature vs. Nurture: Hereditary (nature) and environmental factors (nurture) both play a role in shaping gender development, and these influence each other.
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Explore the complex interplay between hormones and the nervous system in determining biological differences between genders. This quiz covers hormonal abnormalities and how hormones influence brain structure and cognitive processes. Test your knowledge on topics such as Adrenogenital Syndrome and the impact of testosterone on brain organization.
