Some Expectations Regarding Appropriate Attitudes, Behaviors, and Appearances for Men

question 142

Multiple Choice

Some expectations regarding appropriate attitudes, behaviors, and appearances for men and women come from society's strong pressure to conform to ________.

• A) social classes
• B) gender roles
• C) cognitive dissonance
• D) microcultures
• E) the family life cycle

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Definitions:

X-linked Recessive

A mode of genetic inheritance by which a mutation in a gene on the X chromosome causes the phenotype to be expressed in males who are necessarily hemizygous for the gene mutation (having only one X chromosome) and in females who are homozygous for the gene mutation (possess two copies of the gene mutation).

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome typically associated with male characteristics and present in males of species with XY sex-determination systems.

Huntington's Disease

A hereditary neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor control problems, cognitive decline, and psychiatric issues due to the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.

Pedigree Chart

A diagram that depicts the biological relationships between an individual and their ancestors, often used to track the inheritance of genetic traits.