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autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
imprinting
The process by which certain animals form strong attachments during early life
Menarche
the first occurrence of menstruation in a female's life.
Neurocognitive Disorders (NCD)
A category of disorders characterized by a decline in cognitive function that affects daily living, often associated with aging, brain injury, or disease.
Spermarche
the first occurrence of ejaculation in males.
What is sex?
Sex is the biological distinction between male and female, as well as the physical act of sexual intercourse for reproduction or pleasure.
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that weakens the immune system.
Male Testosterone
A steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes, responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics and plays a key role in male reproductive functions; functions in AP Psychology include influencing behavior, mood, and cognitive functions.
X Chromosome
One of the two sex chromosomes, it determines female biological traits and is involved in various genetic conditions.
Y Chromosome
One of the two sex chromosomes, it determines male biological traits and is crucial for male sex determination and development.
Margaret Harlow
An American psychologist known for her work in the field of developmental psychology, particularly in studying the effects of maternal separation on monkeys alongside her husband, Harry Harlow.
Sigmund Freud
Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, known for his theories on the unconscious mind, the structure of personality, and the mechanisms of defense.
Konrad Lorenz
Austrian zoologist known for his work in ethology, particularly in the study of imprinting in birds and the concept of critical periods in development.
Mary Ainsworth
Psychologist known for her research on attachment styles in children, particularly through the Strange Situation experiment.
strange situation
A procedure developed by Mary Ainsworth to observe attachment relationships between a caregiver and a child, assessing how children respond to separation and reunion.
Carol Gilligan
An American psychologist best known for her work on gender differences in moral development and ethics, particularly in contrast to Lawrence Kohlberg's theories.
albert bandura
A prominent psychologist known for his social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy, along with his famous Bobo doll experiment that demonstrated observational learning in children.
Diana Baumrind
A developmental psychologist recognized for her research on parenting styles and their impact on child development, identifying authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive styles.