Factors Affecting M.D.

Factors Within the Individual  Developmental direction  Growth rate  Reciprocal interweaving

 Learning readiness  Critical vs. Sensitive periods  Individual differences  Phylogeny & ontogeny

Factors within Environment  Prematurity  Infant deprivation

Environment (ctd)  Infant bonding  Infant stimulation

Physical Task Factors  Premature –Low-birth weight –Young for date

Factors within Genetics & Environment

Physical Factors Within the Task

Socialization  What is it?  Social Roles

The Role of the Family  What role does the family play?

 Are there traditional movement expectations for girls and boys ?

Social Influences during Adolescence  Peer Groups

Gender Role Identification and Movement Activity  Gender Role Identity

How influential is gender role identity?

 Biological Sex vs. Gender

Act Like A Woman/ Act Like A Man

 Stereotypes  Gender Stereotypes

Gender Role Identification (cont’d)  The Victorian Influence

Social Factors of Adulthood  What types of responsibilities do adults have that might influence their socialization?