An Observer imitates a role models behaviour; generally of the same gender.
Social Learning theory
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Condition where the individual is unhappy with assigned gender and can lead to the desire to change.
Gender dysphoria
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During pregnancy, development of fetus may have abnormality which causes changes in the baby's brain. different areas of the brain are different for males and females therefore if an abnormality they develop with brain according to opposite sex
Biological explanation
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The idea that certain traits and genes that make an individual more likely to reproduce and survive have been naturally selected over thousands of years to be what they are today.
Evolutionary Explanations
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differences between each sex in anatomy and behavior. The female anatomy enables child bearing, creating a safe haven and nourishment. The male anatomy ensures fertilization and allow themselves more risks and are therefore more promiscuous than wome
Parental Investment Theory
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23 pairs of chromosomes that make up your genetics. 22 pairs are shaped ** and the 23rd chromosome decides your gender. If you are a female, your 23rd chromosome will be **. The Y chromosome instructs the baby to produce androgens, which then causes
Sex Chromosomes
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Babies with this condition are XY - so genetically they are male. But they have no receptors for androgens, so although the testes develop, and release testosterone, the developing baby does not respond to the hormone, so is not masculinised as norma
CAIS
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This is where a child/baby has male chromosomes but doesn't react to androgen's to develop female genitals, though they have a non-functional vagina. They are usually raised as girls but sometimes at puberty the androgen's kick in and they become mal
Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS)
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Pregnant monkeys were injected with androgens - gave birth to females with masculine genitalia - they were threatening and aggressive and wanted to mount other females
Young et al
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Developed male genitalia in the womb - had his penis chopped off in a surgical accent - given female hormones - parents dressed him as a female but later when he hit puberty he wanted to play with boys - shows importance of genes, particularly over h
David Reimar
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Gender consistency will affect how a child views their gender. Exposure to gender stereotyping in the media will not in itself encourage stereotypical gender behaviour
Gender Schema Theory
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Card 2
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Condition where the individual is unhappy with assigned gender and can lead to the desire to change.
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Gender dysphoria
Card 3
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During pregnancy, development of fetus may have abnormality which causes changes in the baby's brain. different areas of the brain are different for males and females therefore if an abnormality they develop with brain according to opposite sex
Back
Card 4
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The idea that certain traits and genes that make an individual more likely to reproduce and survive have been naturally selected over thousands of years to be what they are today.
Back
Card 5
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differences between each sex in anatomy and behavior. The female anatomy enables child bearing, creating a safe haven and nourishment. The male anatomy ensures fertilization and allow themselves more risks and are therefore more promiscuous than wome
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