DrJackson Recently Taught a Course on the Psychology of Women

question 15

Multiple Choice

Dr.Jackson recently taught a course on the psychology of women where half the class was women who identified as feminists,and the other half comprised of male college athletes.She expected lively debates,but instead found both groups to be reserved throughout each class meeting;the women deferred to the men during discussions,while the men complimented the women on their expertise about gender.After interviewing the students,she learned that the women were worried about being seen as too feminist,whereas the men were worried they'd be perceived as sexist.The students' ____________ of the other group influenced their _______________ in the classroom,making discussions less authentic because they were all doing gender.

• A) expectations;interactions
• B) interactions;expectations
• C) biases;attitudes
• D) discrimination;behavior

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Definitions:

Aggressive Impulses

Innate or developed tendencies to act or react with hostility or violence towards others or oneself.

Adaptive Problem Solving

The ability to effectively identify solutions to problems in various situations, often emphasizing flexibility and resourcefulness.

Stressful Situations

Circumstances that trigger a response from the body's stress system, potentially causing physical, emotional, or psychological strain.

Interpretations

The act or process of explaining the meaning of something; often used in psychotherapy to understand the underlying meanings of thoughts or behaviors.