According to Gender Schema Theory, Which Statement Is NOT True

question 81

Multiple Choice

According to gender schema theory, which statement is NOT true?

• A) Children remember more about the observation of members of their own sex than about the observation of members of the other sex.
• B) Children are more likely to retain information that is gender consistent than information that is gender inconsistent.
• C) Children are more likely to distort information that is gender inconsistent than information that is gender consistent.
• D) Children are more likely to accurately encode information about members of the other sex than about members of their own sex.

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Definitions:

Reward

represents a benefit or compensation offered to an individual or group as recognition for their effort, achievement, or behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A method of encouraging desired behavior by offering rewards or positive outcomes when that behavior is exhibited.

Primary Reinforcer

refers to stimuli that satisfy basic survival needs and hence are naturally reinforcing, such as food, water, and warmth.

Variable Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy in which rewards are given out at unpredictable intervals or after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing the persistence of the behavior.