The Role of Chromosomes & Hormones (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Number of chromosomes in humans
Number of chromosomes in humans
46 chromosomes (23 pairs)
Chromosome combination for females
Chromosome combination for females
XX
Chromosome combination for males
Chromosome combination for males
XY
Function of SRY gene
Function of SRY gene
Triggers development of testes in XY embryo
Testosterone's role in development
Testosterone's role in development
Controls development of male sex organs
What high testosterone is linked to
What high testosterone is linked to
Aggression
Main functions of oestrogen
Main functions of oestrogen
Female sexual characteristics & menstrual cycle regulation
What PMS stands for
What PMS stands for
Premenstrual syndrome
Effect of oestrogen on oxytocin
Effect of oestrogen on oxytocin
Increases the effect of oxytocin
Three functions of oxytocin
Three functions of oxytocin
Stimulates lactation, reduces cortisol, promotes bonding
Hormone involved in Batista Boys case
Hormone involved in Batista Boys case
Dihydrotestosterone
What happened to Batista Boys
What happened to Batista Boys
Born as females, later revealed male sex due to hormone delay
Psychologist in David Reimer case
Psychologist in David Reimer case
John Money - attempted to raise him as a girl
David Reimer case outcome
David Reimer case outcome
Raised as girl but reverted to male identity
Critique of biological approach to gender
Critique of biological approach to gender
Reductionist - ignores cognitive & social factors