Professor Lorry Is Conducting a Study on Infant Temperament

question 155

Multiple Choice

Professor Lorry is conducting a study on infant temperament. Which method of measuring temperament will NOT provide her with confidence in her assessments?

• A) laboratory observation
• B) EEG
• C) parental reports
• D) a combination of laboratory observation, EEG, and parental reports

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Definitions:

Stereotyping

Assigning identical characteristics to any person in a group regardless of the actual variation among members of that group.

Hostile Sexism

A form of sexism characterized by negative, antagonistic attitudes and behaviors towards women.

Benevolent Sexism

A form of sexism that is manifested in attitudes that are subjectively positive, but reinforce traditional gender roles and perpetuate inequality.

Gender Inequity

The unfair or unequal treatment of individuals based on their gender, resulting in disparities in rights, resources, and power.