Psychological Science (Fifth Edition)
Psychological Science (Fifth Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780393937497
Author: Michael Gazzaniga, Diane Halpern
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Sex is used to denote the biological status being of male or female and the term gender is used to refer the psychological difference among males and females. Gender identity denotes the being either male or female of an individual.  Gender role is the one’s behavior and that is linked with being either gender (male or female). Various biological sources influence the gender identity development such as brain chemistry, gonads, and hormones.

Gender differences have an important impact on socialization. The treatment of an individual depends on the biological sex. The behavior of each individual reflects based on biological factors and social expectation. The behavior associated with gender due to cultural influence. Most males and females have striven to fulfill their gender roles which are expected by their cultures.

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