Cassandra Just Turned 3 Years Old

question 223

Multiple Choice

Cassandra just turned 3 years old.If she is questioned about her gender, she is most likely:

• A)to still be confused about whether she is a boy or a girl
• B)to recognize that she is a girl and be aware that she will always be a girl
• C)to show evidence of acting in accordance with well-established gender roles
• D)to recognize that she is a girl and give some stereotyped responses about general characteristics of girls

Analyze the impact of self-awareness on the relationship between attitudes and behaviors.

Understand the basic mechanisms of memory encoding, storage, and retrieval.

Identify and describe the characteristics and functions of different types of memory (sensory, short-term, long-term).

Comprehend the impact of attention on memory performance.

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Definitions:

Retain

Refers to the ability to keep or hold information, knowledge, or possessions.

Biologically Programmed

Characteristics or behaviors that are determined by genetics and biology, often implying a hardwired disposition in living organisms.

John Bowlby

A British psychologist best known for his work in developing attachment theory, which emphasizes the importance of early emotional bonds formed between children and their caregivers.

Harry Harlow

An American psychologist best known for his research on maternal separation, dependency needs, and social isolation experiments on rhesus monkeys.