Which Statement Provides the BEST Support for the Social Cognitive

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which statement provides the BEST support for the social cognitive theory of gender differences?

• A) Boys are more likely to be praised by adults when they engage in masculine-typed activities than when they engage in feminine-typed activities.
• B) Girls and boys have different play styles from a very early age, and gender segregation is initiated by children starting at least by preschool age.
• C) Children remember gender-consistent information better than they remember gender-inconsistent information.
• D) Boys are more likely than girls to engage in rough-and-tumble play.

Understand the principles of Path-Goal Theory and its application to leadership styles.

Identify the different leadership behaviors (directive, supportive, participative, achievement-oriented) and their appropriate use cases.

Recognize the impact of follower perception (internal vs. external locus of control) on the effectiveness of leadership styles.

Distinguish between follower needs and the appropriate leadership response according to Path-Goal Theory.

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