The Term Gender Is Formally Defined As

question 138

Multiple Choice

The term gender is formally defined as:

• A)being a man or a woman.
• B)the behavioral manifestations of the sexual urge.
• C)the cultural, social, and psychological meanings that are associated with masculinity or femininity.
• D)the biological category of male or female as defined by physical differences in genetic composition and in reproductive anatomy and function.

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Definitions:

Chunking

A cognitive strategy for organizing information into more manageable parts or chunks to enhance memory and recall.

Von Restorff Effect

A principle from cognitive psychology which posits that an item that stands out from its peers is more likely to be remembered.

Savings Method

A technique in memory research where retention is measured by the amount of time saved when learning material for the second time.

Semantic

Pertaining to meaning in language or logic, especially the meanings of words and phrases.