In a Three-Generational Study of College Students, Their Mothers, and Their

question 17

Multiple Choice

In a three-generational study of college students, their mothers, and their grandmothers, Morgan (1998) found that a majority ________.

• A) agreed to have given up their tomboy ways only after joining college
• B) agreed to have given up their tomboy ways due to the physical changes of puberty
• C) reported that they still liked active, adventurous play
• D) reported that they were quiet during childhood due to social pressure to be more feminine

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, measured as a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.

Burnout

A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often seen in professional contexts.

Cynicism

An attitude of skepticism towards people's motives or the integrity of societal standards; often involves a general distrust of others' apparent motives.

Stressors

External or internal stimuli that cause stress in an individual, leading to physical or emotional responses.