Sex and Gender

• What is the main topic of the video series?

  The complex question of gender
• What is the purpose of the videos?

  To explore psychological theories of gender
• What specification are the videos primarily designed to cover?

  AQA A-level specification
• What will the videos cover regarding gender?

  Established theories and evaluations of those theories
• Why might viewers find the content offensive?

  It challenges personal beliefs about gender
• What are the two terms discussed in relation to gender?

  Sex and gender
• How do psychologists define 'sex'?

  Biological differences between males and females
• What chromosomes are associated with females and males?

  XX for females, XY for males
• When is biological sex assigned?

  At the moment of conception
• What does the term 'gender' refer to?

  Behavioral differences between sexes
• What are sex role stereotypes?

  Expected behaviors for males and females
• How can sex role stereotypes vary?

  They can vary significantly between cultures
• What happens if someone does not conform to sex role stereotypes?

  They may face social reactions
• What is the term for individuals with balanced masculine and feminine traits?

  Androgynous
• Who developed the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

  Sandra Bem
• What does the BSRI measure?

  Masculine and feminine personality traits
• How many traits are included in the BSRI?

  60 traits
• What did Bem argue about androgynous individuals?

  They are more psychologically healthy
• What did Adams and Sherer find regarding gender adjustment?

  Masculine individuals were better adjusted
• What is a limitation of Bem's original study?

  It lacked a category for undifferentiated individuals
• What is test-retest reliability?

  Consistency of scores over time
• What is a limitation of the BSRI regarding societal changes?

  Some traits may be outdated
• What positive impact did Bem's work have on society?

  Promoted understanding of gender identity
• What did Smith and Lloyd's study demonstrate?

  Mothers' play styles are influenced by stereotypes
• What did Mead's research focus on?

  Tribal communities and gender roles
• What did the Mundugumor tribe exhibit?

  Both genders were aggressive and competitive
• What did the Tchambuli tribe's gender roles entail?

  Females were dominant, males were passive
• What does the variation in gender roles across cultures suggest?

  Gender roles are learned and culturally specific
• What is a limitation of sex role stereotypes in modern society?

  They may lack temporal validity
• How can psychological research help with gender discrimination?

  By providing understanding of gender origins
• What is the purpose of the gender exam question mentioned?

  To test understanding of Bem's research
• What can patrons access on psych boost.com?

  Bonus gender tutorial videos
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  Subscribe to the channel
• What will be covered in the next video?

  Cognitive explanations of gender development