When Mary Meets Ted at a Party, She Asks Him

question 36

Multiple Choice

When Mary meets Ted at a party, she asks him what he does for a living.This is an example of classifying people by

• A)appearance.
• B)psychological traits.
• C)membership.
• D)social role.
• E)interaction style.

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Definitions:

Gender-Typed Toys

Toys that are traditionally associated with boys or girls, often reinforcing societal stereotypes regarding gender roles and interests.

Gender Roles

Behaviors and attitudes considered appropriate for males and females in a society, based on cultural or social expectations.

Difficult Temperament

A difficult temperament is characterized by a child’s tendency to react negatively to new situations or stimuli, exhibiting frequent, intense emotional responses and challenges in adapting to change.

Goodness Of Fit

Agreement between the parents’ expectations of, or demands on, the child and the child’s temperamental characteristics.