Concerning the Differences in Boys and Girls Regarding Aggression, Which

question 276

Multiple Choice

Concerning the differences in boys and girls regarding aggression, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Boys and girls have equal chances to observe adults and other children acting aggressively.
• B)Girls are less likely to see direct female aggression rewarded and approved than male direct aggression.
• C)Girls are more likely to rely on directly aggressive behaviors, such as shouting at a person than indirect aggression, such as excluding others from friendships.
• D)Over the last few years, the popular culture has presented more images of directly aggressive women.

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Definitions:

Automatic Attitudes

Immediate, reflexive responses that are influenced by underlying preferences and prejudices.

Deliberate Attitudes

Beliefs and feelings that are consciously held and formed through reflection and reasoning.

Dissonance

A mental struggle arising from holding conflicting attitudes and beliefs at the same time.

Hypocritical Behavior

Actions that contradict stated beliefs, values, or principles, typically involving a pretense of having virtues or moral beliefs that one does not actually possess.