Chemical substance found in blood that regulates the activity of cells and organs. Affects brain development of child in the womb and proceeds through life (puberty)
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Outline the role of chromosomes
Sex is decided at conception. The body usually has 23 pairs of chromosomes that determine biological sex. In males the SRY gene causes testes, and produce androgens. Without these androgens, embryos develop.
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Outline Oxytocin in terms of physical and psychological effects
Physical effects= lactation and child birth. Psychological effects= Reduction of stress
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Outline Oestrogen in terms of physical and psychological effects
Physical effects= breast development and ovulation. Psychological effects= emotional
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Outline testosterone in terms of physical and psychological effects
Physical effects= facial hair and testes. Psychological effects= Aggression
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Evidence Support- David Reimer or James Dabbs et al (1995)who found in prison population offenders with high testosterone were more violent. Van Goozen (1995)- Transgenders having hormone injections, male-female less aggression
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Contradictory Evidence- Tricker et al (1996) double blind on 43 males given testosterone or placebo injections. No differences in aggression after 10 weeks.
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Objections to PMS- Commentators questioned the effects of oestrogen levels on a woman's mood. Reject it as based on stereotypes of females experience and emotion. Rodin (1992) claims PMS is a social construction
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Overemphasis on nature- If it was down to biology, would find more differences. Maccoby + Jacklin (1974) found more differences in behaviour within sexes than betweeen them. SLT would explain cultural differences.
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Oversimplifies a complex concept- Ignores alternative explanations. Cognitive= changing thought processes. Psychodynamic= Importance of chioldhood experiences.
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Outline the role of chromosomes
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Sex is decided at conception. The body usually has 23 pairs of chromosomes that determine biological sex. In males the SRY gene causes testes, and produce androgens. Without these androgens, embryos develop.
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Outline Oxytocin in terms of physical and psychological effects
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Outline Oestrogen in terms of physical and psychological effects
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Outline testosterone in terms of physical and psychological effects
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