Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Role of Socialization

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the role of socialization in gender development?

• A) Gender identity develops from a biological basis in concert with personal, parental, peer, and societal pressures.
• B) Parents can successfully force gender reassignment only if all environmental influences are fully sex-typed.
• C) Parents must carefully monitor cross-gender play (i.e., boys wearing dresses) to reduce gender identity confusion.
• D) With regard to gender development, children are most influenced by peers.

Identify the processes involved in observational learning (attentional, retention, production, and motivation).

Acknowledge the role of reinforcement in modeling, including self-reinforcement and its implications for behavior.

Comprehend how modeling can be applied to behavior modification and the enhancement of self-efficacy.

Distinguish between Bandura's cognitive approach and traditional views on learning and personality development.

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Definitions:

Agricultural Societies

Communities or societies that primarily rely on agriculture and farming as the main source of livelihood and economic activity.

Agrarian Societies

Societies primarily based on agricultural production and rural communities.

Genetic Engineering

The deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that contains the genetic instructions an organism needs to develop, live, and reproduce.