Gender and Sex

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What is the difference between sex and gender?

Sex refers to cultural and social characteristics, while gender refers to biological male or female (correct)

Sex refers to biological male or female, while gender refers to the clothes people wear.

There is no difference between sex and gender.

Sex and gender are interchangeable terms.

What happens to the pressure to conform to gender roles in early adolescence?

It disappears

It increases (correct)

It decreases

It stays the same

What does socialization involve?

Acquiring musical talents from parents

Acquiring attitudes and beliefs from peers (correct)

Acquiring physical abilities from parents

Acquiring financial skills from culture

Who may worry about "inappropriate" interests and activities?

Parents Signup and view all the answers

When do the socialization of gender roles begin?

Before birth Signup and view all the answers

What are gender roles?

Shared cultural expectations for typical male or female attitudes and behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

According to Bandura's theory, what influences gender roles?

Observing same-sex models Signup and view all the answers

What happens to peers' tolerance of cross-gender behaviors in early adolescence?

It decreases Signup and view all the answers

What is gender typing?

The process by which children adopt the gender roles expected in their society. Signup and view all the answers

What is self-efficacy?

The belief that one has the resources to carry out some behavior or achieve some goal Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of the differences in brain structures between males and females?

Prenatal hormones. Signup and view all the answers

When does conforming to traditional gender roles become more urgent?

During teenage years Signup and view all the answers

What do sex differences imply?

Biology. Signup and view all the answers

Does gender intensification vary among individuals and social contexts?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

What are gender schemas?

Sets of ideas that guide attitudes and actions Signup and view all the answers

Do gender confusion and dysphoria exist?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

Are there concerns about sexual reassignment in youth?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sex refers to biological male or female, while gender refers to cultural and social characteristics.
Gender roles are shared cultural expectations for typical male or female attitudes and behaviors.
Gender typing is the process by which children adopt the gender roles expected in their society.
Prenatal hormones may affect the development of brain structures linked to reactions to threats and self-control.
Brain-imaging studies show differences in brain structures between males and females, but the cause is unclear.
Prenatal testosterone levels are higher in male than female fetuses, but can vary within each sex.
Girls exposed to higher levels of prenatal testosterone show greater involvement in traditionally masculine activities.
Genetic and environmental factors both contribute to gender behavior, with environmental factors being more important.
Sex differences imply biology, while gender differences suggest cultural and social factors.
Intersex individuals challenge the binary understanding of sex.

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Test your knowledge on the concepts of sex and gender with this informative and thought-provoking quiz. Explore the differences between biological sex and cultural gender roles, and how prenatal hormones and brain structure affect gender behavior. Learn about the complex interplay between genetics and environment in shaping gender, and discover how intersex individuals challenge traditional understandings of sex. Keywords: sex, gender, gender roles, prenatal hormones, brain structure, genetics, environment, intersex.