chapter 12 gender n sexuality – Flashcards
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________ the sense of being male or female, is well established by the time children reach the preschool years.
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Gender, the sense of being male or female, is well established by the time children reach the preschool years.
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One explanation for gender-based behaviors (or sex-related biological characteristics) is the result of ______.
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One explanation for gender-based behaviors (or sex-related biological characteristics) is the result of hormones.
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____________-___________ girls preferred boys as playmates and spent more time than other girls playing with toys associated with the male role, such as cars and trucks.
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Androgen-exposed girls preferred boys as playmates and spent more time than other girls playing with toys associated with the male role, such as cars and trucks.
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______ ________ ________ see children as learning gender-related behavior and expectations by observing others and how they are rewarded for acting in gender-appropriate ways.
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Social learning approach see children as learning gender-related behavior and expectations by observing others and how they are rewarded for acting in gender-appropriate ways.
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gender identity
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the perception of oneself as male or female.
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gender schema
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a cognitive framework that organizes information relevant to gender.
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gender constancy
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awareness that people are permanently males or females depending on fixed, unchangeable biological factors.
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Puberty
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term used to describe the period in which the sexual organs mature.
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Homosexuality
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sexual attraction and behavior are oriented to members of their own sex.
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who one is attracted to, whether it be a member of the same sex or opposite sex is referred to ______ __________.
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who one is attracted to, whether it be a member of the same sex or opposite sex is referred to sexual orientation.
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Two major factors determine whether an elderly person will engage in sexual activity:
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Good physical and mental health
Previous sexual activity
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_____ _______ regarded young adulthood as the time of intimacy-versus-isolation stage: a period focused on developing close, intimate relationships with others.
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Erik Erikson regarded young adulthood as the time of intimacy-versus-isolation stage: a period focused on developing close, intimate relationships with others.
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Passion component
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comprises the motivational drives relating to sex, physical closeness and romance.
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Infatuated Love
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only when passion is felt (a fling or short-term relationship based on sexual attraction)
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Empty love
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exists when only decision/commitment is present (arranged marriage or couples staying married for the sake of the kids)
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Companionate love
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has intimacy and decision/commitment but no passion (couple enjoys each other's company and their relationship but no longer have sexual interest)
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For those who do follow the U-shape belief, the chart indicates __________ __________ is at its peak when the couple is retired.
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For those who do follow the U-shape belief, the chart indicates marital satisfaction is at its peak when the couple is retired.
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Although the overall divorce rate has declined in the last two decades, divorce among couples during midlife (____ _____) is actually rising.
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Although the overall divorce rate has declined in the last two decades, divorce among couples during midlife (middle aged) is actually rising.
