Match the definitions with the appropriate terms.
-biological characteristics that determine whether one is male or female
A)gender
B)gender identity
C)gender schema
D)sex
E)gender typing

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Biological characteristics that determine whether one is male or female are referred to as sex.

Answer: A
 Gender refers to the social and cultural roles and behaviors that are associated with being male or female.

Answer: B
 Gender identity refers to one's internal sense of being male, female, or something else.

Answer: E
 Gender typing refers to the process of acquiring gender role behaviors and attitudes through socialization and reinforcement.

Answer: C
 Gender schema refers to the cognitive structures and beliefs that influence how individuals interpret and process information related to gender.

Match the Definitions with the Appropriate Terms