General Beliefs About Characteristics That Men and Women Are Presumed

question 52

Multiple Choice

General beliefs about characteristics that men and women are presumed to have are referred to as ________.

• A) gender stereotypes
• B) gender-role awareness
• C) sex-typed behavior
• D) gender identity

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Definitions:

Conscious

Refers to the awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and abilities.

Preconscious

Pertains to thoughts and feelings that are not currently in conscious awareness but can be easily recalled or accessed.

Unconscious

Parts of the mind that are not within thought's reach and influence behaviors and feelings without conscious awareness.

Moving Away

The act of leaving one's current place of residence or location to live in another place, often for reasons like employment, education, or personal preference.