PSY 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Age 13, Twin, Flatulence
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Sex of the baby is not distinguishable until 7 weeks post conception. X chromosome from mom, another x or y from dad. Puberty: period of sexual maturation: ability to reproduce. Intersex: intermediate or unusual combinations of male and female physical features. Sex-reassignment surgery used to be recommended, but can be dangerous if not chosen by the individual. Bottom line: nature and nurture work together to create one"s gender. Gender roles: social expectations that guide men"s and women"s behavior entirely environmental. Gender equity greatest in australia and scandinavian countries. Least gender equity in middle eastern and north african countries. Women make up almost 50% of employed americans now. In last 40 years, women college grads went from 36% to 54% Gender identity: our sense of being male or female. Social learning theory: we learn social behavior by observing and imitating and by being rewarded and punished. Boy-girl stereotypes peak around age 5 or 6.
