Gender (cont.)
Testosterone: the most important of the male sex hormones. Both
males and females have it, but males have much more. It stimulates
the growth of the male sex organs during in the fetus and the
development of male sex characteristics during puberty.
Role: a set of expectations (norms) about a social position,
defining how those in the position should behave.
Gender Role: a set of expected behaviors for males and females.
Gender Identity: One's sense of being either male or female.
Gender-typing: the acquisition of a traditional masculine
or feminine role.
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Social Learning Theory:
(developed by Bandura) the theory that we learn social behavior
by:
1. Being punished and rewarded for our behaviors. AND
2. By observing and imitating others.
Gender Schema Theory: the theory that children learn from their
cultures a Concept of what it means to be male and female and that they
adjust their behavior accordingly.
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