A Congressional Hearing Is Taking Place in Washington, DC

question 2

Multiple Choice

A Congressional hearing is taking place in Washington, DC. The representatives are discussing whether the portrayals of violence on children's TV shows are perhaps contributing to the violence we see in schools today. The work of what psychologist is most relevant to their discussions?

• A) Bandura
• B) Tolman
• C) Skinner
• D) Pavlov

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Definitions:

Complementary Gender Roles

The concept that traditional roles assigned to men and women are distinct but equally important and that these roles complement each other.

Talcott Parsons

An American sociologist known for his contributions to social theory and for his development of a general theoretical framework for the study of society called structural functionalism.

Gender Role Socialization

The process through which individuals are taught and learn the gender roles associated with their sex, typically through family, culture, education, and media.

Instrumental Traits

Characteristics related to competency, task performance, and goal achievement, often considered masculine attributes.