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APP R134-145
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| evoluntionary psychology | the study of the evolution of behavior and the mind, using principles of natural selection |
| natural selection | the principle that, among the range of inherited trait variations, those contributing to reproduction and survival will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations |
| mutation | a random error in gene replication that leads to a change |
| Culture norm | rules for accepted and expected behavior |
| Gender Role | a set of expected behaviors for males or for females |
| Gender Identity | ones sense of being male or female |
| Gender Typing | the acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role |