Widely Shared Expectations About How Males and Females Are Supposed

question 1

Multiple Choice

Widely shared expectations about how males and females are supposed to act are called ____.

• A)media roles
• B)gender roles
• C)roles
• D)societal normative genderization
• E)gendered behavior

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Definitions:

Attentional Regulation

Attentional Regulation involves controlling one's focus on tasks or stimuli, critical for cognitive performance and learning.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a psychologist known for his theory on psychological development of humans.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, un-coerced decision independently.

Shame

A complex emotion that arises from recognizing failure or moral wrongdoing, often leading to feelings of embarrassment and guilt.