Which of the Following Reflects All the Subtle Pressures from Parents

question 207

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects all the subtle pressures from parents, peers, and cultural forces that urge boys to "act like boys" and girls to "act like girls"?

• A)gender adaptation
• B)biological biasing effect
• C)sexual scripting
• D)gender role socialization

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavior therapy method used to reduce phobic or anxiety responses, through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation or coping techniques.

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior conditioning in which noxious stimuli are associated with undesirable or unwanted behaviors in order to discourage them.

Token Economy

A behavioral modification method that involves giving tokens as rewards for desired behaviors, which can later be exchanged for various privileges or treats.

Aversive Conditioning

A type of behavioral training in which an undesired behavior is associated with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce its occurrence.