A Father Believes That Certain Behaviours Are More Appropriate for Boys

question 511

Multiple Choice

A father believes that certain behaviours are more appropriate for boys than for girls. His wife has heard him share these beliefs and she wonders whether they are partly responsible for the fact that he relates differently to his son, with whom he tends to use more verbal and physical prohibition than he does with his daughter. In this example, the father's beliefs would be examples of ___________, while the fact that he treats his children differently depending on their gender demonstrates the concept of _____________.

• A)gender identities; gender constancies
• B)sex-role stereotypes; gender preferences
• C)sex-role stereotypes; sex-typing
• D)gender identities; sex-typing

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Definitions:

Environmental-mold Traits

Environmental-mold traits suggest that an individual's characteristics and behaviors are shaped or molded by their environment rather than inherited genetically.

Constitutional Traits

Inherent qualities or characteristics of an individual, determined by genetic factors and early life experiences, that influence their physical, mental, and emotional constitution.

Dynamic Traits

Refer to characteristics of an individual’s personality that are adaptive and can change in response to different situations or over time.

Assessment Technique

A method or procedure used to evaluate or measure an individual's ability, skill, competence, or characteristic.