Dr Tanaka Hypothesizes That Men and Women Have Subtle Differences

question 30

Multiple Choice

Dr Tanaka hypothesizes that men and women have subtle differences in cognition because historically men and women have had different roles and challenges.This led to different traits and abilities being adaptive for men and women.What type of psychologist is Dr.Tanaka

• A) a behaviourist
• B) a cognitive psychologist 
• C) a humanist
• D) an evolutionary psychologist

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Definitions:

Ability

The possession of the means or skill to do something or perform a task effectively.

Private Speech

Vocal communication that individuals direct to themselves, often used as a tool for thought processing and problem-solving, particularly in children.

Lev Vygotsky

A Soviet psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, particularly the sociocultural theory that children learn through interactions with their surrounding culture.

Cognitive Development

A theory of how thought processes, including understanding, perception, and problem-solving, develop from infancy through adulthood.