Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Unit One: Foundations Chapter 1: Introducing Sex and Gender Introducing Sex and Gender Central Concepts in the Psychology of Sex and Gender What Makes Sex and Gender So Complicated? How Have Gender Movements Shaped History? About This Book Chapter Summary Key Terms References Chapter 2: Studying Sex and Gender Studying Sex and Gender What is Science? What Are the Primary Methods of Gender Research? What is the Meaning of Difference? Drawing Conclusions from Multiple Studies Recognizing Common Biases in Gender Research Conducting Inclusive and Gender-Fair Research Chapter Summary Key Terms References Unit Two: Becoming Gendered: Biological and Social Factors Chapter 3: The Nature and Nurture of Sex and Gender The Nature and Nurture of Sex and Gender How Do Nature and Nurture Interact? How Do Nature and Nurture Shape Sex Differentiation? How Do Nature and Nurture Shape Sex Assignment and Gender Identity? How Do Theories of Gender Differences Account for Nature and Nurture? Chapter Summary Key Terms References Chapter 4: Gender Development Gender Development Sex and Gender in Early Development Major Theoretical Approaches to Gender Development The Experiences of Gender-Nonconforming Children Gender Development in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood Gender Development in Middle and Late Adulthood Chapter Summary Key Terms References Unit Three: Stereotypes, Discrimination, and Power Chapter 5: The Contents and Origins of Gender Stereotypes The Contents and Origins of Gender Stereotypes What are the Contents and Structure of Gender Stereotypes? Where Do Gender Stereotypes Come From? What are Some Consequences of Gender Stereotyping? Are Gender Stereotypes Accurate? So How Universal are Gender Stereotypes, Really? Chapter Summary Key Terms References Chapter 6: Power, Sexism, and Discrimination Power, Sexism, and Discrimination How Do Power and Privilege Relate to Sex and Gender? What Are Sexism and Cis-Sexism? What is Gender Discrimination? How Can We Resist and Reduce Gender Discrimination? Chapter Summary Key Terms References Unit Four: Cognition, Emotion, and Communication Chapter 7: Cognitive Abilities and Aptitudes Cognitive Abilities and Aptitudes What is Cognitive Ability? How Do Cognitive Abilities Differ by Sex/Gender? How Do Individual Differences and Context Influence Cognitive Performance? How Do Sex and Gender Relate to Outcomes in School and STEM Fields? Chapter Summary Key Terms References Chapter 8: Language, Communication, and Emotion Language, Communication, and Emotion How Do Gender-Related Words Influence Social Perception? What Role Does Gender Play in Verbal Communication? What Role Does Gender Play in Nonverbal Communication? How Does Gender Shape the Experience, Expression, and Identification of Emotions? Chapter Summary Key Terms References Unit Five: Sexuality, Relationships, and Work Chapter 9: Sexual Orientation and Sexuality Sexual Orientation and Sexuality How Do Understandings of Sexuality and Sexual Orientation Differ Across Time and Culture? What is Sexual Orientation? How Does Sexual Orientation Develop? How Do We Measure and Understand Differences in Sexual Orientation? How Do Sex and Gender Contribute to the Experience of Sexuality? How Does Sexuality Change Over the Life Course? Chapter Summary Key Terms References Chapter 10: Interpersonal Relationships Interpersonal Relationships What Role Does Gender Play in Social Networks and Friendships? What Role Does Gender Play in Interpersonal Attraction? What is the Nature of Marriage-Past and Present? What Role Does Gender Play in Committed Relationships? What Role Does Gender Play in Parenting and Family Relationships? Chapter Summary Key Terms References Chapter 11: Work and Home Work and Home How Have Work and Home Labor Divisions Changed? How Do People Divide Housework and Childcare at Home? How Does Gender Operate in The Workplace? How Can We Explain the Gender Wage Gap? How Do Work and Family Roles Interact? Chapter Summary Key Terms References Unit Six: Health and Well-Being Chapter 12: Gender and Physical Health Gender and Physical Health How Have Understandings of Health and Longevity Changed Over Time? How Do Biological Factors Shape Sex Differences in Health? How Do Social Factors Contribute to Gender Disparities in Health? How Do Multiple Systems of Discrimination Shape Health and Health Care? What Do We Know About Gender-Specific Health Issues? Chapter Summary Key Terms References Chapter 13: Gender and Psychological Health Gender and Psychological Health How are Mental Illnesses Defined, Classified, and Conceptualized? What Contributes to Gender Differences in Internalizing Disorders? What Contributes to Gender Differences in Externalizing Disorders? What Role Does Gender Play in Eating and Body Image Disorders? How Do LGBTQ Statuses Relate to Mental Health? What Role Does Gender Play in Mental Health Help-Seeking? What Role Does Gender Play in Happiness and Well-Being? Chapter Summary Key Terms References Chapter 14: Aggression and Violence Are There Gender Differences in Aggression? What are the Major Forms of Gender-Based Aggression and Violence? What Explains Gender-Based Aggression and Violence? What Is the Relationship Between Pornography and Sexual Aggression? Chapter Summary Key Terms References Unit Seven: Summary and Reflection Chapter 15: Gender Past, Present, and Future Gender Past: Where Were We? Gender Present: Where Are We Now? Gender Future: Where Are We Going? Revisiting Our Challenge to You: Critical Thinking Chapter Summary Key Terms References Glossary References.