Which Statement Best Describes Developmental Changes in Rigidity/flexibility of Gender

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes developmental changes in rigidity/flexibility of gender stereotypes?

• A) quite rigid until adolescence; then more flexible
• B) quite flexible until adolescence; then very rigid
• C) quite flexible until age 7 or 8; then more rigid until adolescence
• D) quite rigid until age 7 or 8; then more flexible until adolescence

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Definitions:

Depression

A psychiatric condition marked by ongoing feelings of sadness or a lack of enjoyment in activities, significantly hindering everyday functioning.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies

A group of psychotherapeutic approaches that treat problems by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired cognitive function.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Form of biomedical therapy to treat severe depression in which electrodes are placed on either one or both sides of a person’s head and an electric current is passed through the electrodes that is strong enough to cause a seizure or convulsion.