StellarSex (biological) and gender (a social/psychological identity) influence socialization and other aspects of development. Both interact with culture, family, peers, and individual identity. Children learn gender roles through observation, modeling, and reinforcement, and these influence behavior, expectations, and treatment by others. Sexual orientation refers to enduring patterns of attraction; research consistently shows it is not a choice and has biological components. Cultural and historical attitudes toward gender and sexual orientation vary widely and continue to evolve.
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3.3 Gender and Sexual Orientation
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- 3.1Themes and Methods in Developmental PsychologyPreview lesson
- 3.2Physical Development Across the LifespanPreview lesson
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- 3.6Social-Emotional Development Across the LifespanPreview lesson
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- 3.8Operant ConditioningPreview lesson
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