The Role of Chromosomes & Hormones (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How many chromosomes do humans have in total?
How many chromosomes do humans have in total?
46 chromosomes
Which chromosome combination indicates a biological female?
Which chromosome combination indicates a biological female?
XX chromosomes
What does the SRY gene on the Y chromosome trigger in an XY embryo?
What does the SRY gene on the Y chromosome trigger in an XY embryo?
Development of testes
What behavioral trait is high testosterone linked to?
What behavioral trait is high testosterone linked to?
Aggression
What is the term for heightened emotions during menstruation caused by oestrogen?
What is the term for heightened emotions during menstruation caused by oestrogen?
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
What effect does oestrogen have on oxytocin?
What effect does oestrogen have on oxytocin?
Increases oxytocin's effect
Which of these is NOT a function of oxytocin mentioned in the note?
Which of these is NOT a function of oxytocin mentioned in the note?
Regulates menstrual cycle
What stereotype is associated with men producing less oxytocin?
What stereotype is associated with men producing less oxytocin?
Men are less interested in intimacy
What hormone delay caused the Batista Boys to reveal their male sex later?
What hormone delay caused the Batista Boys to reveal their male sex later?
Dihydrotestosterone
Why might the Batista Boys have quickly adopted male roles?
Why might the Batista Boys have quickly adopted male roles?
Patriarchal society valued males
What is the main criticism of the biological approach to gender?
What is the main criticism of the biological approach to gender?
It's reductionist
Which approach highlights the role of gender schema in understanding gender?
Which approach highlights the role of gender schema in understanding gender?
Cognitive approach
Which psychologist attempted to raise David Reimer as a girl?
Which psychologist attempted to raise David Reimer as a girl?
John Money