Gender: Psychological Perspectives, Seventh Edition 7th Edition, (Ebook PDF)

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1138182346
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138182349
• Author: Linda Brannon (Author)

Gender: Psychological Perspectives synthesizes the latest research on gender to help students think critically about the differences between research findings and stereotypes, provoking them to examine and revise their own preconceptions. The text examines the behavioral, biological, and social context in which women and men express gendered behaviors. The text’s unique pedagogical program helps students understand the portrayal of gender in the media and the application of gender research in the real world. Headlines from the news open each chapter to engage the reader. Gendered Voices present true personal accounts of people’s lives. According to the Media boxes highlight gender-related coverage in newspapers, magazines, books, TV, and movies, while According to the Research boxes offerthe latest scientifically based research to help students analyze the accuracy and fairness of gender images presented in the media. Additionally, Considering Diversity sections emphasize the cross-cultural perspective of gender. This text is intended for undergraduate or graduate courses on the psychology of gender, psychology of sex, psychology of women or men, gender issues, sex roles, women in society, and women’s or men’s studies. It is also applicable to sociology and anthropology courses on diversity.

Table contents:

1. The Study of Gender

2. Researching Sex and Gender

3. Gender Stereotypes: Masculinity and Femininity

4. Hormones and Chromosomes

5. Theories of Gender Development

6. Developing Gender Identity

7. Intelligence and Cognitive Abilities

8. Emotion

9. Relationships

10. Sexuality

11. School

12. Careers and Work

13. Health and Fitness

14. Stress, Coping, and Psychopathology

15. Treatment for Mental Disorders

16. How Different?