Which of the Following Is Accurate Regarding Differences in Actual

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is accurate regarding differences in actual behaviors of males and females?

• A)differences do not emerge until adolescence
• B)differences generally parallel gender stereotypes
• C)most of these differences are quite large
• D)the main differences are in academic achievement with few differences in social behavior

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Definitions:

Positive Punishment

Adding an unfavorable outcome or consequence after an undesired behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the frequency of a behavior.

Associative Learning

A learning process that involves connecting a stimulus with a response or connecting two stimuli together.

Observational Learning

A learning process where individuals change their behaviors or acquire new skills by watching and imitating others.