Gender - Psychological Perspectives

Informationen zum Autor Linda Brannon had a long career as Professor of Psychology at McNeese State University in Louisiana. Dr. Brannon taught a variety of courses, conducted research, and authored textbooks, including the Psychology of Gender, Introduction to Psychology, and Health Psychology. She retired in 2022 and was named Professor Emerita in 2023. She continues to devote time to her textbooks. Klappentext This fully updated and revised 8th edition examines the behavioral, biological, and social context in which people express gendered behaviors, utilizing the latest research to help students think critically about research findings and stereotypes, and provoking them to examine and revise their own preconceptions. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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?

Product details

• Authors: Linda (Mcneese State University Brannon, Brannon Linda
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032771038
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3277103-8
• No. of pages: 700
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, PSYCHOLOGY / Human Sexuality, Gender studies, gender groups, Psychology of gender