AQA PSYCHOLOGY GENDER EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025
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AQA PSYCHOLOGY GENDER EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025
Sex
The biological differences between males and females
Gender
The psychological and cultural differences between males and females
Sex-role stereotype
A set of beliefs and preconceive...
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AQA PSYCHOLOGY GENDER EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
2024/2025
Sex
The biological differences between males and females
Gender
The psychological and cultural differences between males and females
Sex-role stereotype
A set of beliefs and preconceived ideas about what is expected or appropriate for males and females
Gender identity disorder (GID)
Sex and gender don't correspond
Androgyny
Displaying a balance of masculine and feminine characteristics in one's personality.
Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI)
The first attempt to measure androgyny using a rating scale of 60 traits (20 masculine, 20 feminine and
20 neutral)
BSRI: Masculine category
, High masculininty, low feminininity scores.
BSRI: Feminine category
High femininity, low masculinity scores.
BSRI: Androgynous category
High masculinity, high femininity scores.
Evaluation of BSRI
Good test-retest reliability: also used smaller sample 1 month later via test-re-test, Lacks temporal
validity based on 1970's American norms
Chromosomes
humans have 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs; the 23rd pair determines biological sex.
Hormone
A chemical substance circulated in the blood that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or
organs.
Testosterone
A hormone from the androgen group that is produced mainly in the male testes
Oestrogen
The primary female hormone, playing an important role in the menstrual cycle and reproductive system
Oxytocin
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