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Module 46
UNIT 6 Gender Development
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sex | in psychology, the biologically influenced characteristics by which people define male and female. |
| Gender | in psychology, the socially influenced characteristics by which people define boy, girl, man, and woman. |
| Aggression | any physical or verbal behavior intended to harm someone physically or emotionally. |
| Relational Aggression | an act of aggression (physical or verbal) intended to harm a person's relationship or social standing. |
| Role | a set of expectations (norms) about a social position, defining how those in the position ought to behave. |
| Gender Role | a set of expected behaviors, attitudes, and traits for males or for females. |
| Gender Identity | our sense of being male, female, or some combination of the two. |
| Social Learning Theory | the theory that we learn social behavior by observing and imitating and by being rewarded or punished. |
| Gender Typing | the acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role. |
| Androgyny | displaying both traditional masculine and feminine psychological characteristics. |
| Transgender | an umbrella term describing people whose gender identity or expression differs from that associated with their birth-designated sex. |
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