According to ____, the Tendency to Look for Gender Differences

question 137

Multiple Choice

According to ____, the tendency to look for gender differences, as well as our specific beliefs about gender, are rooted in the "gendered" messages and conditioning that are common in our socialization experiences.

• A) evolutionary psychology
• B) social learning theory
• C) social constructionism
• D) the theory of cognitive dissonance

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Definitions:

Folkways

Norms for routine or casual interaction that dictate social expectations and behaviors in everyday life.

Culturally Uniform

Refers to a society or group where members share similar cultural traits, including language, customs, values, and norms, leading to a homogenous community.

Culture Shock

The feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes.

Sapir and Whorf

Two linguists who proposed the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, suggesting that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition.