The Pattern of Behaviors That Are Regarded as "Male" or "Female

question 174

Short Answer

The pattern of behaviors that are regarded as "male" or "female" by one's culture is referred to as a(n) __________.

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Definitions:

Morpheme

The smallest grammatical unit in a language that carries semantic meaning.

Holophrase

A single word used by an infant that expresses a complex idea or request, indicative of early language development.

Overextension

Use of words in situations in which their meanings become extended or inappropriate.

Reinforcement

The process of providing stimuli following a behavior, which has the effect of increasing the frequency of the behavior.