The Integrative Theory of Gender Development

question 47

Multiple Choice

The integrative theory of gender development

• A)discards supportive data from theories it attacks.
• B)abandons the notion of gender schemas.
• C)states that particular theories are valid at each developmental period.
• D)claims that ambiguous sexuality constitutes a third gender identity.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning strategy in which two stimuli are continually paired; the response that is initially attracted by the second stimulus is in time attracted by the first stimulus alone.

Observational Learning

The act of acquiring behaviors through observation and replication of others.

Classical Conditioning

A method of instruction that occurs by forming associations between a stimulus present in the surroundings and a spontaneously occurring stimulus, culminating in an acquired response.

Operant Conditioning

A strategy of learning wherein the impact of a response is adjusted through the provision of incentives or the application of penalties.