How Do Men and Women Differ in Their Likelihood of Responding

question 49

Multiple Choice

How do men and women differ in their likelihood of responding to a situation in an aggressive manner?

• A) Women are more likely to interpret an ambiguous situation as provoking.
• B) In situations where people feel anonymous,men respond aggressively more than women.
• C) Girls tend to be more verbally aggressive than boys.
• D) Girls are more likely to use relational aggression than boys.

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Definitions:

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests people learn new behaviors through observational learning of others and the outcomes of those behaviors.

Sex Characteristics

Sex Characteristics involve the physical differentiation between males and females, which includes primary characteristics such as reproductive organs and secondary characteristics such as the distribution of muscle and fat.

Gender Stereotypes

Preconceived and oversimplified beliefs about the characteristics, attributes, and behaviors of males or females, based on their gender.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests people learn from one another, via observation, imitation, and modeling, emphasizing the importance of cognitive processes in learning.