Using the Measure of Androgyny Developed by Sandra Bem in the 1970's

question 96

Multiple Choice

Using the measure of androgyny developed by Sandra Bem in the 1970's, what did current research find related to perceptions of gender traits?

• A) While most of the feminine traits were still accurate, less than half of the masculine traits were still accurate.
• B) While most of the masculine traits were still accurate, less than half of the feminine traits were still accurate.
• C) Both male and female traits have remained constant over the past 30 years.
• D) Both male and female traits have changed significantly over the past 30 years.

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