Using the Example of Gendered Behavior,explain How We Are Shaped

question 26

Essay

Using the example of gendered behavior,explain how we are shaped by both our biology (nature)and our learning and culture (nurture).

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Definitions:

Social Anxiety Disorder

A severe and persistent fear of social or performance situations in which embarrassment may occur.

Antidepressants

Medications designed to improve symptoms of depressive disorders by correcting chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive, ritualistic behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels compelled to perform.

Sociocultural Perspective

An approach to understanding human behavior by examining the influence of societal norms and cultural values.