Module 13

Brad has noticed that the girls he has gone out with still expect him to pick up the check even though they may have asked him out in the first place. These expectations are called:

gender roles

_________________ assumes that children learn gender-linked behaviors by observing and imitating others and through the rewards and punishments they receive for their imitation.

social learning theory

9-year-old Jared has one very good friend. The two boys spend a great deal of time playing one-on-one basketball, and often can be heard talking to each other about a wide range of topics. Compared to other boys his age, Jared is:

somewhat unusual, most boys his age typically play in large groups and do not engage in intimate conversation

Concepts of masculinity and femininity that influence our comprehension of the world are called gender:

schemas

Andres is starting to notice facial hair and hair under his arms. His voice also seems to be deepening. He is noticing changes in:

secondary sex characteristics

The average woman is different from the average man in which of the following ways?

she is 5 inches shorter

The first menstrual period in girls occurs usually within a year of age ____, and it is known as _____________.

12.5; menarche

In a study on aggression, a group of university students were given an experimental task meant to be purposely frustrating. Then, the participants were given a task that forced them to administer (fake) electric shocks to other participants. Given what we know about gender differences and aggression, who do you think administered more painful electric shocks?

men administered more painful electric shocks

____________ is to a girl's sexual development as ____________ is to a boy's sexual development.

menarche; spermarche