Abstract

GARCIA GARCIA, Emilio. Neuropsychology and gender. Rev. Asoc. Esp. Neuropsiq. [online]. 2003, n.86, pp.7-18. ISSN 2340-2733.

The brain-mind functional organization of men and women shows significative differences. The cognitive sciences investigations, neuropsychology in particular, verify it, particulary in neuropsychology. The differences constitute an ample spectrum, from reflex actions to more complex behaviors. The action of sexual hormons forms neural nets and different biochemical processes in the brains of men and women, from the beginning months of intrauterine life. But experiences in sociocultural contexts also shape and organize the brain of each person causing one's own and differential capabilities and behavior.

Keywords : Neuropsychology and gender; Brain-mind differences between men and women; The sexual brain; cognition and emotion.

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