Gender Stereotypes Influence Behavior by Providing

question 52

Multiple Choice

Gender stereotypes influence behavior by providing

• A) an explanation for biological differences between males and females.
• B) accurate sex-based information.
• C) the world with a set of universal guidelines.
• D) a set of behavioral expectations.

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Definitions:

Archetypes

Universal, inherited models of people, behaviors, or personalities that play a role in influencing human behavior, as proposed by Carl Jung.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.

Influenced

The capacity of a person, object, or idea to have an effect on others or the environment, often without direct or physical presence.

Jungian Theory

A psychological theory developed by Carl Jung that emphasizes the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the process of individuation.