Week 12 | Day 3 | PSYA02

Gender Differences in Aggression

Men exhibit more aggression, 7x more likely to commit violent crimes.

Gender Differences in Empathy

Women show more empathy, engage in considerate social behaviors.

Gender Differences in Sex Drive

Men have higher sex drive, more open to casual sex.

Evolutionary Explanation For Gender Differences

Men benefit from aggression, women from empathy in evolutionary context.

Sociocultural Explanations For Gender Differences

Social learning theory, gender roles, and sex double standard.

Sex Double Standard

Cultural norm where men's casual sex is praised, women are shamed.

Social Learning Theory

Children learn gender roles by imitating others and observing rewards/punishments.

Parental Investment

Women's lower sex drive leads to selectivity in partners, aiding parental investment.

Gender Equality and Sexual Activities

More gender equality in a culture correlates with higher sex drive and sexual activities.

Final Exam Duration

Scheduled for 2 hours but actually 90 minutes, with 45 multiple-choice questions.