In psychology,sex refers to the ________ by which people define male and female.

A) socially influenced personality traits
B) culturally approved mating rituals
C) biologically influenced physical attributes
D) levels of reproductive success

Sex

Refers to the biological differences between males and females, including chromosomes, bodily organs, and reproductive structures.

Biologically Influenced Physical Attributes

Traits and characteristics of the physical body that are shaped by genetic, hormonal, and evolutionary factors.

Socially Influenced Personality Traits

Characteristics of an individual's personality that are shaped or modified by social interactions and cultural context.