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gender
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the psychological and sociocultural dimensions of being female and male.
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sex
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designates the biological aspects of being male or female.
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gender role
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a set of expectations that prescribe how females or males should think, act, or feel.
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gender typing
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the process by which children acquire the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are considered appropriate for their gender and culture.
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estrogens
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a class of sex hormones, females, regulate the menstral cycle. important one estradiol
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androgens
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sex hormones, males, testosterone, male genitals and secondary sex characteristics.
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social role theory
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pwhycological gender differences are caused by the social role of men and women.
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social cognitive theory of gender
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childrens gender behavior devolops through observation and imitation of gender.
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gender stereotyoes
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broad catergories the reflect our impressions and beliefs about females and males
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androgeny
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the presence of high degree of male and female characteristics in the same person
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parental imperative
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mothers and fathers adopt different gender roles so they can raise children more effectively.
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bisexual
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being sexually attracted to people to both sexes
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