Compared with Males,females Are More Likely to Cry and Report

question 1

Multiple Choice

Compared with males,females are more likely to cry and report distress when observing someone in distress. This best illustrates

• A)the adaptation-level phenomenon.
• B)emotion reflexes.
• C)relative deprivation.
• D)empathy.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Stages

Cognitive stages refer to the distinct phases in human development defined by cognitive abilities, as proposed by theorists like Jean Piaget, marking how thinking and reasoning evolve from infancy to adulthood.

Social Development

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Gender Schema Theory

A cognitive theory which posits that people learn gender roles and behaviors through the socialization process, shaping their understanding and behaviors according to gender-specific expectations.

Gender Constancy

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