In a Study with High School and College Females, Participants

question 67

Multiple Choice

In a study with high school and college females, participants were asked to examine and pick out potentially harmful female stereotypes. They indicated which stereotype as being potentially harmful?

• A) portraying women as ultra-thin models
• B) portraying women as helpless or dumb
• C) portraying women as overweight
• D) portraying women relaxing

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Definitions:

Fromm

Erich Fromm was a psychoanalyst and social psychologist who explored the interaction between psychology and society, emphasizing the importance of love, freedom, and non-authoritarian systems.

Mixed Feelings

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Fromm

Erich Fromm was a psychoanalyst and social psychologist who explored the interaction between psychology and society, and emphasized the need for human freedom and true self-expression.

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