Social Role Theory Suggests That

question 99

Multiple Choice

Social role theory suggests that

• A) we tend to explain role-related behaviors in term of situational factors.
• B) we construct our own reality on the basis of our individual social experiences.
• C) large gender differences in behavior tend to be downplayed by inconsistent social roles.
• D) minor gender differences are exaggerated by the social roles men and women occupy.

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