Which Statement Provides the BEST Support for the Social Cognitive

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which statement provides the BEST support for the social cognitive theory of gender differences?

• A) Boys are more likely to be praised by adults when they engage in masculine-typed activities than when they engage in feminine-typed activities.
• B) Girls and boys have different play styles from a very early age, and gender segregation is initiated by children starting at least by preschool age.
• C) Children remember gender-consistent information better than they remember gender-inconsistent information.
• D) Boys are more likely than girls to engage in rough-and-tumble play.

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Definitions:

Outcomes Of Actions

The results or consequences that follow from specific actions or decisions made by individuals or organizations.

Pleasing Others

The act of making an effort to satisfy or meet the expectations of other people, often prioritizing their happiness or approval.

Winning Approval

The process of gaining acceptance or endorsement from stakeholders, authorities, or specific groups, often in the context of business initiatives or projects.

Deontology

A branch of ethics focused on the morality of actions based on a set of rules, rather than on their consequences.