Own Sex in AP Psychology

Definition

The term "own sex" refers to an individual's biological or physical characteristics that determine whether they are male or female.

Related terms

Gender Identity:

The deeply held sense of being male, female, or another gender, which may not correspond with one's assigned sex at birth.

Gender Constancy: The understanding that one's gender remains consistent across different situations and over time.

Biological Sex: Refers to the physical attributes such as chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs that categorize individuals as male or female.