Which of the Following Is TRUE According to Janet Spence's

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE according to Janet Spence's Multifactorial Theory of Gender Identity?

• A) The variety of roles, traits, and attitudes that shape gender identity are independent/uncorrelated.
• B) There are a narrow set of different ways gender attributes group together.
• C) Most people struggle to develop a basic sense of belongingness to their biological sex.
• D) It is common to discount gender typical traits and emphasize gender atypical traits.

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Definitions:

Anticipatory Goal Response

An anticipatory goal response is a behavioral or psychological reaction occurring before achieving a goal, often driven by the expectation or anticipation of a reward or outcome.

Reward

A stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of the behavior that led to it being repeated in the future.

Unconditioned Frustration Response

An innate emotional reaction to the blocking of a goal-directed behavior without prior conditioning.

Amsel

A reference to Abram Amsel, a psychologist known for his work on the frustration theory of learning.