Some Gender Researchers Argue That a Maximalist Approach Is Problematic

question 21

Multiple Choice

Some gender researchers argue that a maximalist approach is problematic because ______.

• A) it ignores important sex differences
• B) it perpetuates overgeneralized beliefs about the sexes
• C) it prioritizes the effects of culture too strongly over biology
• D) research on sex differences cannot be objective

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Definitions:

Overconfidence

Refers to the cognitive bias where an individual's subjective confidence in their judgments is reliably greater than their objective accuracy.

Economic and Military Predictions

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Correlational Design

A type of research methodology that examines the relationship between two or more variables without manipulating them.

Naturally Occurring Relationships

Relationships that form without any intervention or manipulation by researchers, reflecting genuine connections between entities.