Question 1

Social learning theory states people learn characteristic behavior patterns through the process of

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A) habituation. 
B) reinforcement. 
C) teleology. 
D) entropy. 
A) habituation. 
B) reinforcement. 
C) teleology. 
D) entropy.

Question 2

Discuss the self-silencing that occurs in girls during adolescence.How general is it? What factors affect it? How may it represent a form of resistance? How do some groups of girls resist silencing? Were you (or if you are a man,are you aware of how females around you were)affected by this phenomenon?

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Self-silencing in girls during adolescen

Question 3

How do race and class relate to gender typing? What factor(s)might account for this relationship?

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Race and class are closely related to ge

Question 4

Manifestations of the preference for sons over daughters around the world include instances of

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A) neglect and starvation of girls in infancy. 
B) selective abortions of female fetuses. 
C) a greater number of female infanticides than male infanticides. 
D) All the above are correct. 
A) neglect and starvation of girls in infancy. 
B) selective abortions of female fetuses. 
C) a greater number of female infanticides than male infanticides. 
D) All the above are correct.

Question 5

Although the gendering process is difficult to avoid,some females manage to resist it.Discuss various ways a girl may attempt to fight the gendering process.Is this resistance detrimental to the girl's psychological well-being?

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The gendering process is a social constr

Question 6

Halloween is a time when children can dress up to be anyone or anybody,

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A) but most costumes are gender-stereotyped. 
B) and most children take advantage of this to play against gender typing. 
C) and more and more costume makers are creating gender-neutral costumes. 
D) and it is often used to teach children gender typing is socially constructed. 
A) but most costumes are gender-stereotyped. 
B) and most children take advantage of this to play against gender typing. 
C) and more and more costume makers are creating gender-neutral costumes. 
D) and it is often used to teach children gender typing is socially constructed.

Question 7

Does parental ideology about gender roles influence children's behavior? Cite evidence to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Yes, parental ideology about gender role

Question 8

What kinds of conflicts do adolescent girls face regarding the messages they get from society about maturation vs.attractiveness? How do most girls respond to these conflicts,and why do they have those responses?

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Adolescent girls often face conflicts re

Question 9

Which of the following tendencies is a gender difference in play for children?

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A) Boys play with violent video games and girls play with Barbie dolls. 
B) Children avoid "opposite-gender" toys during preschool and elementary years. 
C) Children express strong preferences for gender-typed toys. 
D) All the above are correct. 
A) Boys play with violent video games and girls play with Barbie dolls. 
B) Children avoid "opposite-gender" toys during preschool and elementary years. 
C) Children express strong preferences for gender-typed toys. 
D) All the above are correct.

Question 10

Children across cultures seem to learn about aspects of gender through

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A) imitation,gender schemas,gender constancy. 
B) gender labels,gender polarities,gender constancy. 
C) gender polarities,gender schemas,gender consistency. 
D) gender schemas,gender constancy,gender consistency. 
A) imitation,gender schemas,gender constancy. 
B) gender labels,gender polarities,gender constancy. 
C) gender polarities,gender schemas,gender consistency. 
D) gender schemas,gender constancy,gender consistency.

Question 11

People who are ______________ rely more on schemas besides those for gender.

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A) gender-aschematic 
B) gender-schematic 
C) female-selective 
D) relational 
A) gender-aschematic 
B) gender-schematic 
C) female-selective 
D) relational

Question 12

Why are girls at a disadvantage in mixed-sex settings in terms of communication and persuasion?

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Girls may be at a disadvantage in mixed-

Question 13

Girls may want to be tomboys because

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A) they don't want to grow up. 
B) they know they will never look like Barbie. 
C) they are aware of the status advantages of men. 
D) All the above are correct. 
A) they don't want to grow up. 
B) they know they will never look like Barbie. 
C) they are aware of the status advantages of men. 
D) All the above are correct.

Question 14

Compare and contrast social learning and cognitive development theories of gender identity development and acquisition of gender-typed behaviors.Include examples of research cited in the textbook for both.

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Social learning theory and cognitive dev

Question 15

What problems are associated with our society's absence of information and conspiracy of silence concerning menstruation?

Accepted Answer

The absence of information and conspirac

Question 16

Body dissatisfaction is more common among _______________ girls than among _______________ girls.

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A) white;black 
B) black;white 
C) white;biracial 
D) None of the above is correct. 
A) white;black 
B) black;white 
C) white;biracial 
D) None of the above is correct.

Question 17

Recurring themes occurring throughout childhood as children learn about gender include

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A) the child is an active agent of his or her gender socialization,copying behavior. 
B) parents aware of how differently they treat sons and daughters. 
C) pressure for conformity to gender norms on girls is stronger than on boys. 
D) All the above are correct. 
A) the child is an active agent of his or her gender socialization,copying behavior. 
B) parents aware of how differently they treat sons and daughters. 
C) pressure for conformity to gender norms on girls is stronger than on boys. 
D) All the above are correct.

Question 18

American child-rearing practices have been described as "The Pinks and the Blues" and "The Separate Worlds of Girls and Boys." Describe in detail relevant psychological research on differential socialization of girls and boys (birth to age 12).How does this prepare girls and boys for different adult roles? Can anyone "escape" this shaping?

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The differential socialization of girls

Question 19

The idea children learn gender from their environment comes from

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A) psychodynamic theory. 
B) humanistic theory. 
C) social learning theory. 
D) Gestalt theory. 
A) psychodynamic theory. 
B) humanistic theory. 
C) social learning theory. 
D) Gestalt theory.

Question 20

Cite evidence indicating maleness is more valued than femaleness.How does this different valuation affect children?

Accepted Answer

There is evidence to suggest that malene

Social learning theory states people learn characteristic behavior patterns through the process of

How do race and class relate to gender typing? What factor(s)might account for this relationship?

Manifestations of the preference for sons over daughters around the world include instances of

Although the gendering process is difficult to avoid,some females manage to resist it.Discuss various ways a girl may attempt to fight the gendering process.Is this resistance detrimental to the girl's psychological well-being?

Halloween is a time when children can dress up to be anyone or anybody,

Does parental ideology about gender roles influence children's behavior? Cite evidence to support your answer.

What kinds of conflicts do adolescent girls face regarding the messages they get from society about maturation vs.attractiveness? How do most girls respond to these conflicts,and why do they have those responses?

Which of the following tendencies is a gender difference in play for children?

Children across cultures seem to learn about aspects of gender through

People who are ______________ rely more on schemas besides those for gender.

Why are girls at a disadvantage in mixed-sex settings in terms of communication and persuasion?

Girls may want to be tomboys because

Compare and contrast social learning and cognitive development theories of gender identity development and acquisition of gender-typed behaviors.Include examples of research cited in the textbook for both.

What problems are associated with our society's absence of information and conspiracy of silence concerning menstruation?

Body dissatisfaction is more common among _ girls than among _ girls.

Recurring themes occurring throughout childhood as children learn about gender include

The idea children learn gender from their environment comes from

Cite evidence indicating maleness is more valued than femaleness.How does this different valuation affect children?

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Exam 6: Gendered Identities: Childhood

Social learning theory states people learn characteristic behavior patterns through the process of

How do race and class relate to gender typing? What factor(s)might account for this relationship?

Manifestations of the preference for sons over daughters around the world include instances of

Although the gendering process is difficult to avoid,some females manage to resist it.Discuss various ways a girl may attempt to fight the gendering process.Is this resistance detrimental to the girl's psychological well-being?

Halloween is a time when children can dress up to be anyone or anybody,

Does parental ideology about gender roles influence children's behavior? Cite evidence to support your answer.

What kinds of conflicts do adolescent girls face regarding the messages they get from society about maturation vs.attractiveness? How do most girls respond to these conflicts,and why do they have those responses?

Which of the following tendencies is a gender difference in play for children?

Children across cultures seem to learn about aspects of gender through

People who are ______________ rely more on schemas besides those for gender.

Why are girls at a disadvantage in mixed-sex settings in terms of communication and persuasion?

Girls may want to be tomboys because

Compare and contrast social learning and cognitive development theories of gender identity development and acquisition of gender-typed behaviors.Include examples of research cited in the textbook for both.

What problems are associated with our society's absence of information and conspiracy of silence concerning menstruation?

Body dissatisfaction is more common among _______________ girls than among _______________ girls.

Recurring themes occurring throughout childhood as children learn about gender include

The idea children learn gender from their environment comes from

Cite evidence indicating maleness is more valued than femaleness.How does this different valuation affect children?

Paving the Way

Gender, Status, and Power

Images of Women

The Meanings of Difference

Sex, Gender, and Bodies

Sex, Love, and Romance

Commitments: Women and Close Relationships

Mothering

Work and Achievement

The Second Half: Midlife and Aging

Violence Against Women

Psychological Disorders, Therapy, and Womens Well-Being

Making a Difference: Toward

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Body dissatisfaction is more common among _ girls than among _ girls.