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Physiology
Undergraduate 3
06/15/2012

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Term
gender
Definition
socially influenced, psychological dimension of being male or female
Term
sex
Definition
Biologially influnced, narrow dimensions 
Term
gender role
Definition

set of expectations that descrides how females and males should think, act and feel

 

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gender stereotypes
Definition
widely held beliefs about characteristics that are deemed appropriate for males and females
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gender identity
Definition
sences of being female or male
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gender typying
Definition
association of objects, activities, roles, or traits with biological sex in ways that conform to cultural stereotypes of gender
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personality stereotype: instrumental traits
Definition
competence, independence, rationality, assertiveness
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personality traits: expressive traits
Definition
warmth, caring, sensitivity
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physical stereotypes
Definition

Male: tall, strong strudy

Females: soft, dainty, graceful

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occupation stereotypes
Definition

Males: truck drivers, plumer, doctor

Females: hairstylist, nurse, flight attendant

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