According to the Text, the Different Ways That Men and Women

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to the text, the different ways that men and women respond to stress may be the result of

• A) evolutionary influences that dictated different parental roles.
• B) genetic differences (e.g., the presence/absence of the Y chromosome) and hormonal differences.
• C) societal influences on gender roles and differences in the physical stress response.
• D) genetic differences and societal influences on gender roles.  

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Definitions:

Deferred Imitation

The ability to remember and replicate an action observed at an earlier time, without the model being present.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, from birth to about 2 years, where infants learn about the world through their senses and actions.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities which influence a person's behavior and learning ability.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, thus playing a role in learning, empathy, and understanding others' intentions.