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Prenatal Hormonal Contributions to Sex Differences in Human Cognitive and Personality Development

Author Stephanie A. Sanders Author June Machover Reinisch

Abstract

This chapter presents an overview of behavioral sexual differentiation in humans and presents data from our laboratory and other laboratories that highlight the importance of early (prenatal and/or postnatal) hormonal stimulation by androgenic substances in this process. Data derived from the study of individuals who were exposed to atypical levels of endogenous hormones or to exogenous compounds with an androgenic potential are presented to provide insight into the normal process underlying the emergence of sex differences (see also Reinisch, Ziemba-Davis, & Sanders, 1991).

Keywords

Prenatal Hormones Sex Differences Cognitive Development Personality Development Behavioral Sexual Differentiation Androgenic Substances Hormonal Stimulation Prenatal Androgens Postnatal Hormones Endogenous Hormones Exogenous Compounds Androgenic Potential Sexual Differentiation Process Hormonal Influence Cognitive Differences Personality Traits Hormonal Exposure Gender Differences Early Hormonal Effects Sexuality Development Sex-Related Behavior Hormonal Impact Cognitive Function Personality Formation Hormonal Contributions Developmental Psychology Behavioral Development Prenatal Influence
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Volume 11
Pages 221–243
DOI 10.1007/978-1-4899-2453-7_7
ISSN 978-1-4899-2455-1
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