The Basic Premise of Gender-Schema Theory Is That Children Actively

question 54

Multiple Choice

The basic premise of gender-schema theory is that children actively seek objects and/or activities that

• A) satisfy their biological drive for sex.
• B) match their own-sex schemata.
• C) they like, even if those activities are at odds with their self-concept concerning sex and gender.
• D) are valued by their parents.

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Definitions:

Avoidance Behaviors

Actions or practices that an individual engages in to prevent encountering uncomfortable, stressful, or fearful situations.

Positive Self-talk

The practice of talking to oneself in a positive manner, affirming one’s own abilities and worth to reduce stress and increase confidence.

Physiological Signs

Observable or measurable bodily functions or responses indicating the state of an individual's health or bodily condition.

Classical Conditioning

A conditioning method wherein a response, at first prompted by a second stimulus, is eventually prompted by the first stimulus after multiple associations between the two.