Biological Approach for Gender

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Created on: 21-01-14 18:34

What is the biological approaches explanation of gender?

Believe sex and gender is inter- related. Sex is determined at conception, so is the pattern for gender

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Why are males and females different?

Due to different levels of HORMONES - boys higher levels of testosterone, are more aggressive, better at visual-spatial + maths tasks. Females have higher levels of oestrogen - better fine motor skills (e.g.. sewing), language + emotional skills

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What are the male and female chromosomes?

MALES - XY FEMALES - **

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What was the VAN GOOZEN et al study 1995?

Used transsexual people going under hormone treatment for the opposite sex. Tested them before and 3 months after treatment. Male-female - decrease in aggression + visual-spatial skills, better at verbal fluency. Female-men did the opposite

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What are two atypical chromosome syndromes?

Turner's Syndrome and Klinefelter's Syndrome

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What is Turner's Syndrome?

FEMALES - XO. Affect 1 in 2,000 births, where females are missing the second X chromosome. No overies, no periods, hardly any breasts, short. Higher verbal ability, lower spatial, maths and visual ability. Difficultly relating to peers

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What is Klinefelter's Syndrome?

MALES - XXY. Affects 1 in 500 births. Have an extra X chromosome. Small penis, undescended testes, some breast development at puberty + rounding of contours. Little body hair, long limbs, clumsy, lack of sexual interest; shy, passive, gender confused

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