Jessa Is Usually Happy at School but She Is Always

question 30

Multiple Choice

Jessa is usually happy at school but she is always sad when she is at home with her parents.Despite these inconsistencies,she makes an extra effort to pretend to be happy whenever she is with her parents.How would a developmentalist view Jessa's change in behaviour?

• A) as false-self behaviour
• B) as positive self-esteem
• C) as a perceptual falsehood
• D) as a behavioural comparison

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Definitions:

Gender Similarities

The concept that males and females are alike on most psychological variables, emphasizing the commonalities rather than the differences between genders.

Gender Differences

Variations in the behaviors, opportunities, and treatment of individuals based on their gender, often influenced by societal norms and biological factors.

Cultural Feminism

A branch of feminism focused on emphasizing the differences between women and men and valuing women's unique experiences, contributions, and capacities.

Gender Differences

The distinctions in characteristics, roles, and behaviors typically associated with being male or female.