An Operational Definition

question 55

Multiple Choice

An operational definition

• A) defines a construct with other constructs
• B) defines a construct by assigning numbers to different quantities of a characteristic
• C) specifies how a construct is measured
• D) directs the development of a constitutive definition

Understand the concept and development of gender roles and stereotypes.

Recognize the influence of biological, psychosocial, and sociocultural factors on gender-related behaviors.

Identify and critique the major theories of gender development including Freud's gender identification theory, gender-schema theory, and social-cognitive theory.

Analyze the impact of parental and societal expectations on gender role development.

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Definitions:

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