1. 1 Psychology 320: Psychology of Gender and Sex Differences January 6 Lecture 32

2. 2 Office Hour Invitations January 10, 11:30-2:30, Kenny 3102 18021121 20711123 39128111 44358117 53664108 71204135 75829093

3. 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

4. 2. The TAs are available to meet with you to review your exam: Jacquie (TA for students with last names A-Q): E-mail address: jmferland@psych.ubc.ca By appointment, Kenny 3514 Pavel (TA for students with last names R-Z): E-mail address: pavelkozik@gmail.com Office Hours: Mondays, 12:00-1:00, Kenny 3508 4

5. 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 http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/.

6. 6 Reminders 1. Students with last names A-Q: As noted in the course syllabus, your TA for second term is Jonathan Blasberg: E-mail address: jonathan@psych.ubc.ca Office hours: TBA (see course website), Kenny 2011

7. 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: E-mail: ashleywhillans@psych.ubc.ca Office hours: TBA (see course website), Kenny 3605

8. A little R&R …. (Review and Reflect) 8

9. 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. 10 Friendship 1. Are there sex similarities in same-sex friendship? 2. Are there sex differences in same-sex friendship?

11. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.