Which of the Following Is a Similarity Between the Feminist

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a similarity between the feminist theories and symbolic interactionist theories with respect to gender?

• A) Both propose that children acquire female or male values on their own by thinking.
• B) Both view gender as a socially constructed role.
• C) Both state that children go through a series of developmental stages in learning gender-appropriate behavior.
• D) Both consider genetic factors responsible for the differences between male and female behavior.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

A phenomenon in group settings where individuals reduce their effort because they believe other members of the group will compensate.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or values).

Making Attributions

The process of explaining one's own behavior and the behavior of others by assigning causes to these behaviors.

Dissonance Levels

A term used to describe the amount of conflict or inconsistency between an individual's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors, leading to a state of psychological discomfort.