An Organized Set of Beliefs and Perceptions About Men and Women

question 172

Short Answer

An organized set of beliefs and perceptions about men and women is a(n) ____________________ and is thought to be acquired through learning.

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Definitions:

Performance

The act of executing a task or function, often measured against predefined standards.

Goal Specificity

The extent to which a goal is detailed, explicit, and clear as opposed to vague or general.

Expectancy

The belief or anticipation of the likelihood that something will occur, often related to motivation theory.

Instrumentality

The perceived relationship between performance and the attainment of certain outcomes, in the context of motivation theories.