The Social Role Theory Suggests That

question 159

Multiple Choice

The social role theory suggests that

• A) social hierarchy and division of labor are important causes of gender differences in power, assertiveness, and nurturing.
• B) the mother role and the father role are social constructions that have emerged from our evolutionary past.
• C) social roles are chosen, not determined.
• D) nature is the primary determinant of differences between the social labels that we call "gender."

Recognize the effectiveness of different reinforcement schedules on behavior.

Identify the principles for the effective use of punishment in management settings.

Comprehend the law of effect and its implications for behavior management.

Understand extinction strategies and their role in behavior modification.

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Definitions:

DNA Helicase

An enzyme that unwinds the DNA helix ahead of the replication fork, allowing the replication machinery to access the single strands of DNA.

Primosome

A complex of proteins responsible for synthesizing the RNA primers required in DNA synthesis.

Single-Strand Binding Proteins

Proteins that bind to single-stranded DNA during replication or repair processes, stabilizing the DNA.

DNA Primase

Enzyme that begins the process of DNA replication by synthesizing a short RNA segment complementary to the DNA template strand; this RNA strand is subsequently degraded and replaced with DNA.