1 Psychology 320: Psychology of Gender and Sex Differences January 6 Lecture 32
2 Office Hour Invitations January 10, 11:30-2:30, Kenny
1. The grades for the December exam are now available on the course website. The mean score on the December exam was 70% (SD = 16%, range = 29% – 96%). 3 Announcements
2. The TAs are available to meet with you to review your exam: Jacquie (TA for students with last names A-Q): address: By appointment, Kenny 3514 Pavel (TA for students with last names R-Z): address: Office Hours: Mondays, 12:00-1:00, Kenny
5 3. If you are not achieving your goals in this course, please feel free to meet with me or your TA. You may also find it helpful to: (a) review the exam preparation tips provided in class on October 16 (see slides) and (b) visit UBC Learning Commons at
6 Reminders 1. Students with last names A-Q: As noted in the course syllabus, your TA for second term is Jonathan Blasberg: address: Office hours: TBA (see course website), Kenny 2011
2. CSL students: An orientation session for the CSL component of the course will be held on Monday, January 13, 5:00-6:30, in Kenny 2510 (the Suedfeld Lounge). 7 Ashley Whillans will serve as the teaching fellow for the CSL component of the course: Office hours: TBA (see course website), Kenny 3605
A little R&R …. (Review and Reflect) 8
9 Psychology 320: Psychology of Gender and Sex Differences Term 1: Sex and gender diversity Research methods History of research Gender stereotypes Biological theories Theories of gender development Gender identity, dysphoria Intelligence, cognitive abilities Emotion Term 2: Friendship Romantic relationships Sexuality Education Careers and work Achievement Physical health Mental health Exploitation, oppression, violence Equality, equity, social change
10 Friendship 1. Are there sex similarities in same-sex friendship? 2. Are there sex differences in same-sex friendship?
11 1. discuss sex similarities and differences in same-sex friendship. By the end of today’s class, you should be able to: 2. identify desired characteristics and sources of relationship satisfaction in same-sex friendship.
12 Are there sex similarities in same-sex friendship? A number of sex similarities in same-sex friendships have been identified: 1. Friendship network size: Mean = 5 – 8 (Urberg et al., 1995).
13 2. Desired characteristics: Affective (i.e., emotional) support more important than instrumental (i.e., task-oriented) support (Burleson et al., 1996). Trust and authenticity most important (Parker & de Vries, 1993). Seek friends with similar characteristics (Berndt, 1982; Linden-Anderson et al., 2009).
14 3. Sources of relationship satisfaction: Include support, enjoyment, and equal power status (Bank & Hansford, 2000; Fehr, 2000; Reisman, 1990; Veniegas & Peplau, 1997). 4. Knowledge of friends/relationship (Simpkins et al., 2006).
15 Are there sex differences in same-sex friendship? A number of sex differences in same-sex friendships have been identified: 1. Group size during play: Females tend to play in dyads; males tend to play in groups (Baines & Blatchford, 2009; Rose & Rudolph, 2006). 2. Best friends: Females are more likely than males to report having a best friend and to be “clique” members (Urberg et al., 1995).
16 1. discuss sex similarities and differences in same-sex friendship. By the end of today’s class, you should be able to: 2. identify desired characteristics and sources of relationship satisfaction in same-sex friendship.