List and Define the Four Dimensions of Biological Sex Used

question 406

Essay

List and define the four dimensions of biological sex used to classify a person as either male or female; describe how sexual development begins with one's sex chromosomes and is then influenced by prenatal hormones; and explain what may cause a child's genitals to be ambiguous and not match his or her genetic sex.

---

Definitions:

Naturalistic Observation

A research method involving observing subjects in their natural environment without interference.

Ecological Validity

The extent to which the findings of research studies can be generalized to real-life settings.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a consequence applied that strengthens the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Noam Chomsky

An influential linguist and cognitive scientist known for his theories on generative grammar and criticism of behaviorism.