Which of the Following Statements About Gender Stereotyping of Children

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about gender stereotyping of children is/are correct?

• A) Adults tend to stereotype infants but not older children.
• B) Parents tend to see their newborns as unique and do not apply gender stereotypes to them.
• C) Although adults apply gender stereotypes to children, these stereotypes are different from the communal-agentic distinction comprising stereotypes of adults.
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Contingent Reinforcement

A method of reinforcing behavior only after the behavior is exhibited, used in behavior modification programs.

Reinforcer

is a stimulus, which, when following a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Desired Behavior

Specific actions or responses that are sought after or encouraged in a particular context or situation.

Kaizen

A Japanese term for 'continuous improvement', often applied in business contexts to denote ongoing, incremental improvement strategies.