Psyc 111 1st EditionLecture 12Outline of Last Lecture I. Exam 1 Outline of Current Lecture I. Gender similaritiesII. Gender differencesCurrent LectureI. What is gender?a. Sexi. Biological distinction between male and femaleb. Genderi. Characteristics by which people define male and femaleii. Includes values, meanings and roles associated with sexII. Gender similaritiesa. Cognitive abilitiesb. Study given in 2007 about how many words spoken per day between male and female NO differencec. Aggressioni. Different types for different gendersIII. Gender differencesa. Social interactioni. Norms:1. Standards for expected and accepted behavior2. Product of social interactiona. Learnedb. Sharedb. Biologyi. Play Styles1. Girls play at relations2. Boys play at competitionii. Leads to adult lifeThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.WOMEN-empathy: feel emotionRelational aggression: aggression aimed at relationships and social statusMEN-social dominance seek more social status-physical aggression physical assault and
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