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Section 5
Nature vs. Nurture
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nature Vs Nurture | heredity vs. environment, maturation vs. learning, stability vs change |
| dominant gene | determines the relevant characteristic |
| recessive gene | remains hidden if paired with a dominant gene, will be expressed only if paired with another recessive gene |
| genotype | genetic map, the actual genetic make-up |
| phenotype | physical expression of the genotype |
| hereditability | measure of the degree to which a characteristic is related to genetic factors |
| norm | societal/ cultural rule for accepted and expected behavior- norms prescribe what is considered proper in a particular society/cultural (setting the table, attire, personal space) |
| gender role | societal/ cultural rules and expectations for males and females |
| gender typing | socialization process whereby children are taught gender roles |
| gender identity | self identification as relatively masculine or feminine |
| androgyny | combining characteristics considered traditionally masculine with characteristics considered traditionally feminine |
| gender constancy | awareness that one will always be male or female |
| gender schema theory | children become aware of differences and take on the task of enforcing and perpetuating traditional gender roles themselves |
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