In Considering the Possible Role of Social Psychology in AIDS

question 15

Multiple Choice

In considering the possible role of social psychology in AIDS prevention,the authors of Chapter 1 ("Defining the Field of Applied Social Psychology") noted the work of Hodges,Klaaren,and Wheatley (2000) .These researchers focused on increasing the likelihood that females would

• A) carry condoms and insist on their use
• B) think about the possible long-term social consequences of AIDS, as well as the medical consequences
• C) engage in safe-sex discussions with their male partners
• D) have regular medical tests for AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

Recognize the significance of rites of passage and other social ceremonies in cultural and individual development.

Evaluate the relationship between societal expectations and individual behavior through concepts such as the self-fulfilling prophecy and the Thomas theorem.

Discern the variability and significance of life stages across cultures and historical periods.

Understand the processes and outcomes of gender role socialization and its effects on individual identities.

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