Which of the Following Correctly States How a Particular Type

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly states how a particular type of psychologist would probably approach the differences in behavior between boys and girls?

• A) A cognitive psychologist would try to explain it in terms of differences in the brains of boys and girls.
• B) A psychoanalyst would try to measure the differences without necessarily trying to explain them.
• C) A behaviorist would try to understand the different thought processes of boys and girls.
• D) A social psychologist would try to understand how children are affected by the expectations adults have for boys and girls.

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