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What does a d value of 5.0 indicate regarding the gender/sex difference in personality traits?
What does a d value of 5.0 indicate regarding the gender/sex difference in personality traits?
In the context of psychological characteristics, which statement is true?
In the context of psychological characteristics, which statement is true?
What is indicated by a d value of 0.80 in gender differences?
What is indicated by a d value of 0.80 in gender differences?
What can be inferred about highly gender-stereotyped behaviors from the content?
What can be inferred about highly gender-stereotyped behaviors from the content?
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Regarding meta-analyses of psychological gender differences, what is a key takeaway?
Regarding meta-analyses of psychological gender differences, what is a key takeaway?
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Which of the following best describes the significance of gender/sex differences in the context of women's empowerment?
Which of the following best describes the significance of gender/sex differences in the context of women's empowerment?
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How does socio-cultural context influence gender differences in sexuality?
How does socio-cultural context influence gender differences in sexuality?
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Which behaviors were included in the dataset for highly gender-stereotyped activities?
Which behaviors were included in the dataset for highly gender-stereotyped activities?
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What stereotype is associated with depression?
What stereotype is associated with depression?
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What does the gender disparity with an OR of approximately 2.0 indicate?
What does the gender disparity with an OR of approximately 2.0 indicate?
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How do male gender role stereotypes affect the expression of depressive symptoms?
How do male gender role stereotypes affect the expression of depressive symptoms?
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In terms of gender differences in sexuality, what argument is made by evolutionary psychologists?
In terms of gender differences in sexuality, what argument is made by evolutionary psychologists?
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What trend is observed in the prevalence of depressive disorders over time?
What trend is observed in the prevalence of depressive disorders over time?
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Which group is often misrepresented in studies on depression?
Which group is often misrepresented in studies on depression?
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What is a common misconception about gender and depression prevalence?
What is a common misconception about gender and depression prevalence?
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Which factor is least likely to influence the expression of depressive symptoms in males?
Which factor is least likely to influence the expression of depressive symptoms in males?
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What is the main argument regarding the terms sex and gender as presented in the content?
What is the main argument regarding the terms sex and gender as presented in the content?
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Which of the following accurately describes the term 'sex' as used in the content?
Which of the following accurately describes the term 'sex' as used in the content?
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What does the concept of dimorphism imply in the context of sex?
What does the concept of dimorphism imply in the context of sex?
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What are the two fundamental assumptions about sex as a biological system?
What are the two fundamental assumptions about sex as a biological system?
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What role do hormones play in sexual differentiation, according to the content?
What role do hormones play in sexual differentiation, according to the content?
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Why might the distinction between sex and gender be considered problematic?
Why might the distinction between sex and gender be considered problematic?
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How are female and male brain structures characterized in the context provided?
How are female and male brain structures characterized in the context provided?
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What does the abandonment of specific distinctions between sex and gender imply for women's empowerment?
What does the abandonment of specific distinctions between sex and gender imply for women's empowerment?
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Study Notes
The Future of Sex and Gender in Psychology: Five Challenges to the Gender Binary
- The view that humans consist of only two categories (women and men, the gender binary) has heavily influenced psychological science.
- Recent years have seen increasing challenges to this binary from research and social activism.
- Five areas of evidence undermine the gender binary:
- Neuroscience findings that contradict sexual dimorphism in the human brain.
- Behavioral neuroendocrinology findings that question fixed hormonal systems.
- Psychological research showing similarities between men and women.
- Research on the identities and experiences of transgender and nonbinary individuals.
- Developmental research demonstrating that the binary view of gender is culturally influenced.
Costs of Reliance on the Gender Binary
- Relying on the binary framework hinders scientific progress.
- It leads to overlooking or simplifying complexity.
- Incorrect assumptions about the universality of gender differences.
- Misunderstanding of individuals whose experiences fall outside the binary.
- Harmful stereotypes affect diagnoses and treatment.
- Gender stereotypes influence educational outcomes and opportunities.
- Single-sex schools may not be any more effective than co-educational ones.
- Policies based on a gender binary can be harmful; e.g. policies excluding transgender or other individuals from sports.
The Challenge from Psychological Research: Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals
- Transgender and nonbinary individuals challenge the binary as birth-assigned sex does not always align with gender identity.
- Self-labeling is key
- Psychologists should consider that gender/sex is a complex, fluid, social construct.
- Gender identity exists outside of the binary.
Summary of Challenges
- Scientific findings challenge the validity of a strict gender binary.
- Costs associated with the binary include hindering scientific progress and social and psychological wellbeing.
- Psychology research should consider and include a wide range of experiences, including non-binary and transgender individuals.
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