Specific Patterns of Behavior That Are Consistent with How Society

question 200

Multiple Choice

Specific patterns of behavior that are consistent with how society dictates males and females should behave are known as:

• A)gender identities
• B)gender roles
• C)social leanings
• D)social mores

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Definitions:

Poor-quality Parent-child Relationships

Relationships between parents and children that are characterized by lack of emotional support, understanding, and healthy communication, leading to negative outcomes in child development.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which individuals believe they have no control over their situation, often resulting from repeated failures or negative outcomes.

Delinquency

Minor crime, especially that committed by young people, or failure to do what law or duty requires.

LGBT Parents

Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender and are raising children, either biologically or through adoption/fostering.