Sexual Differentiation Refers to

question 43

Multiple Choice

Sexual differentiation refers to

• A)behavioral differences in males and females
• B)the development of gender specific anatomy
• C)identification as homosexual, bisexual, or heterosexual
• D)the sexual maturation process from birth to adolescence

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Definitions:

Preschooler

A child typically between the ages of three and five years old who is in the developmental stage preceding formal schooling.

Adolescent

A person in the developmental stage of adolescence, typically between the onset of puberty and legal adulthood, characterized by significant physical, psychological, and social changes.

Parental Influence

The effect that parents have on the development, behavior, and personality of their children.

Peer Influence

The effect that the attitudes, values, and behaviors of peers have on an individual's own attitudes and behaviors.