Researchers Have Studied Implicit Gender Stereotypes, Specifically Looking at the Stereotype

question 29

Multiple Choice

Researchers have studied implicit gender stereotypes, specifically looking at the stereotype that men are better at science than women. One implication of this implicit gender stereotype is that ______.

• A) girls are encouraged to take science courses to catch up to the boys
• B) girls are encouraged to spend more time in the science field to gain experience
• C) girls are discouraged from taking science courses
• D) boys are discouraged from taking science courses

Acknowledge the influence of cultural norms in behavioral interpretation and the implementation of cross-cultural research.

Understand the purpose and methodology of adoption studies in psychological research.

Comprehend the concept, process, and pros and cons of meta-analysis.

Identify and explain drawbacks of case studies in research.

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Definitions:

Gender Classifications

The categorization of individuals based on their gender identity or attributes.

Fundamental Rights

Basic human rights that are recognized and protected by the constitution or legal system of a country, such as freedom of speech and religion.

Suspect Class

Categories of people who are treated differently due to characteristics often subjected to discrimination, scrutinized under strict scrutiny by courts.

Sexual Orientation

A person's sexual identity in relation to the gender to which they are attracted; it is the direction of their emotional and sexual attraction.