chapter 11 Flashcards
1
Q
gender similarities hypothesis
A
between genders we see much more similarities than differences
-more variations within genders than between
2
Q
subtle differences between genders: who has adv.
- verbal
- math
- spatial
A
- females
- males
- males
3
Q
subtle differences in personality traits and social behavior
- self-esteem
- aggression
- sexual attitudes
- emotional expression
- communication
- psychological disorders
A
- females have little lower; males have higher in athletics
- females are indirect while males are more physical
- females demand intimacy while males want pre martial
- females display more emotion but experiences are similar
- males have advantage (interupt and talk more)
- type of disorder experienced are different; females have internal disorders
4
Q
suicide
- men
- females
- why the difference
A
- complete more
- attempt more
- because of the use of methods
5
Q
social role theory
A
theory that articulates exaggeration between males and females
6
Q
social constructionism theory
A
we construct our reality between males and females
-our experiences construct our reality
7
Q
brain organization
- females
- males
A
- brain works more globally; have a larger corpus callosum
- have more cerebral specialization
