1. Please turn in your Conditioning Experiment Handout
Psych DMA
Please take out a piece of paper and complete the following:
1. Write down the vocabulary word and definition.
2. Choose ONE of these options and complete it.
Draw a picture that illustrates/explains the vocabulary word.
Rewrite the definition in your own words.
Write a sentence that includes the term and the information from the definition.
Gender
The sex of an individual: male or female.
The behavioral, cultural or psychological traits typically associated with one sex.
Please turn in your Conditioning Experiment Handout

2. Today’s Agenda DMA/turn in Conditioning Exper. Gender Roles
Stereotypes
Toys/reinforcement

3. Gender

4. Gender Quiz
Females have fewer genetic defects and have greater endurance than men.
True
2. The front part of the brain is more developed in males than in females.
False
3. Males have a natural ability to handle mathematics better than females.
4. Males are more oriented toward achievement than females

5. Gender Quiz
5. Women seem to have a special, natural ability to take care of children – some might call it a “maternal instinct”.
False
6. Only females experience monthly hormonal changes.
7. When is comes to choosing a mate, men and women look for the same characteristics.
8. People with very strong gender identities are generally more psychologically healthy than people who engage in both masculine and feminine activities.

6. What are some behaviors that the opposite gender “gets away with”?

7. “Sex” versus “Gender” “Sex” “Gender” Biological factors Social roles
Chromosomes
Hormones
Genitalia
“Gender”
Social roles
Stereotypes
Expectations

8. Gender Roles Female Tendency to be primary caregivers
Biological factors (lactation and gestation) contribute.
Children play with different toys
Infant girls tend to recognize faces better than boys
Occupations
Nurse, teacher, secretary, caregiver, etc…

9. Gender Roles Male More aggressive and confrontational
Biological factor – testosterone is linked to aggression.
Toys
Infant boys tend to recognize objects more.
Occupations
Plumber, soldier, construction worker, etc…

10. Create a list of adjectives for women (what they are “supposed” to be like) …And another list for what men are “supposed” to be like.

11. Gender Roles
At birth – males and females have virtually the same abilities.
In the delivery room:
Boys are more often described as strong, smart, capable…
Girls are more often described as beautiful, delicate, sweet…

12. Gender Stereotypes MALE Active Adventurous Confident Aggressive
Arrogant
Capable
Coarse
Conceited
Pleasure-seeking
Quick
Confident
Courageous
Cruel
Determined
Disorderly
Individualistic
Inventive
Loud
Obnoxious
Opinionated

13. Gender & Media

14. Gender Stereotypes Female Affectionate Excitable Appreciative Fearful
Cautious
Charming
Dependent
Dreamy
Emotional
Nervous
Patient
Pleasant
Excitable
Fearful
Fickle
Foolish
Forgiving
Fussy
Gentle
Imaginative
Modest

15. Gender & Media

16. Gender Stereotypes Male Rational Robust Realistic Sharp-witted
Reckless
Resourceful
Rigid
Tough
Unscrupulous
Robust
Sharp-witted
Show-off
Steady
Stern
Stingy

17. Gender & Media

18. Gender Stereotypes Female Sensitive Superstitious Sexy Talkative
Softhearted
Sophisticated
Submissive
Suggestible
Superstitious
Talkative
Timid
Touchy
Unambitious
Understanding
Weak

19. What toys did you play with when you were a child?

20. Gender & Toys

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31. Gender & Toys
What would a parent’s reaction be if his/her son wanted to play with dolls?
Or a girl who wanted to play sports?

32. Gender & Toys
Usually it is more acceptable for girls to play with “boy” toys than for boys to play with “girl” toys.
Androgyny – have some qualities from each gender role.
The qualities associated with the male gender role are often rewarded in both genders.

33. Gender & Toys
Generally toys are divided into three groups that reflect and reinforce societal gender roles
Boys: trucks, construction equipment, tools, weapons, robots…
Girls: dolls, kitchen sets, make-up, dress-up kits, grooming/beauty…
Both: puzzles, blocks, markers…

34. Gender & Toys
Children are directed toward gender role specific behavior with the toys they play with.
Parents purchase and reward children for playing with gender appropriate toys.
Girls – cooking, fashion, childcare, grooming
Boys – being active, being tough, building things, being aggressive.

35. Gender & Household Duties
What chores does your Mom complete?
What does your Dad do around the house?
What chores do you have?
What do your sisters/brothers do around the house?

36. Gender Roles Doctrine of Two Spheres… Societal expectations
Man’s sphere is the world beyond the home.
Men expect verbal recognition when they complete household duties.
Woman’s sphere is the home.
Children’s chores may reflect this doctrine.

37. Gender & Media
What are some examples of gender role expectations on TV, in magazines, movies, etc…?

38. Gender & Media

39. Gender and Media TV Movies Sitcoms usually reinforce gender roles
Mom doing laundry, concerned about the children.
Dad working or being loud / funny.
Plot lines that defy gender roles are often viewed as being funny.
Movies
Damsel in distress
Strong, authoritarian males
“Token” characters may defy gender roles.

40. Gender & Media Media tends to reflect/reinforce gender roles.
Doctrine of two spheres.
Commercials….
TV - Sitcoms usually reinforce gender roles
Movies

41. Philosophical Chairs
Pick a side of the room that corresponds with your opinion.
Be prepared to share your opinion
You can simply express your opinion and/or respond to someone’s argument from the opposite side.
You may switch sides (if your opinion changes and/or someone says something compelling).

42. Females are much more emotional than males.

43. Some jobs are better suited for males; some are better suited for females.

44. Most men would not want a woman boss

45. Females worry more than males, especially about the little things.

46. Females gossip more than males.

47. Males deal better with major crises.

48. Women do a better job of taking care of children than men.

49. Most men would feel uncomfortable if their wives earned more money.