Calling a Boy a "Sissy" Is a Means Of

question 64

Multiple Choice

Calling a boy a "sissy" is a means of:

• A)enforcing playground norms
• B)unfair bullying
• C)enforcing conventional gender roles
• D)supporting gender role violations
• E)none of these choices

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Definitions:

Endorphins

Natural chemicals produced in the brain that interact with opioid receptors to reduce perception of pain and boost feelings of pleasure or contentment.

Hallucinogenic Drugs

Psychoactive substances that cause alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, and cognition, often inducing experiences disconnected from reality.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the nervous system.

Receptors

Proteins located on the surface of cells that bind to specific molecules like hormones, drugs, or neurotransmitters, triggering various cellular responses.