In Considering the Reinforcements and Pressures Related to Gender Roles

question 18

Multiple Choice

In considering the reinforcements and pressures related to gender roles,

• A) most people do not dispense social reinforcements on the basis of behaviors that relate to gender roles, which makes this aspect of behavior unimportant.
• B) women receive more reinforcement for adopting masculine behaviors than men receive for adopting feminine behaviors.
• C) behavior that is not gender-typical is more likely to be reinforced than traditional gender role behaviors.
• D) pressure and reinforcements may not be an expression of social values, and thus are meaningless.

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Definitions:

Less Traditional

Deviating from established customs, beliefs, or practices, often by embracing newer or more progressive norms and values.

The Dream

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Boomerang Generation

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Financial Reasons

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