Human Development 3 assignments

HD101 Week 12

Ch. 12: Gender & Sexuality

Write responses to each of the following questions. Write the responses in your own words, do not copy and paste from your textbook, or another source. Cite a reference for the information provided for each question. Include a reference list.

Rubric

· Responses to questions are accurate. – 5 points

· Each question has a reference citation in APA format; reference list is included/accurate. – 2 points.

· Responses are written in student’s voice. – 3 points.

1. Define:

Gender

Sex

Puberty

2. Describe the differences in play between young boys and young girls.

3. The rate of sexual maturation for males and females can impact various aspects of development, other than physical. Describe socioemotional differences between:

a. Early maturing males and females

b.      Late maturing males and females

4. Define:

Sexual Orientation

Gender Schema

Gender identity

Gender constancy

Homogamy

5. Briefly describe 3 functions of dating:

1.

2.

3.

6. Briefly describe Erikson’s Intimacy vs Isolation stage.

7. What are 3 characteristics of partners in successful marriages?

8. What are current trends related to marriage rates?

9. According to your text and lecture notes, divorce is especially hard on which group of adults and why?