Alex Is a Quiet,considerate,and Pretty Child

question 44

Multiple Choice

Alex is a quiet,considerate,and pretty child.Alex is often told that she is pretty and knows that she is very quiet.Alex's mom is also quiet,pretty and considerate.As Alex gets older she meets more and more women who are also quiet and considerate.Using the concept of self-socialization,how is the match between Alex's characteristics and the characteristics of women in her life likely to influence Alex?

• A)Alex is likely to react by becoming the opposite.
• B)The match is likely to strengthen Alex's female gender identity.
• C)Alex is already a girl so the match does little to influence her.
• D)Alex is likely to become depressed because of dangerous combination of these characteristics.

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Definitions:

Incipient Cooperation

Early stages of cooperative behavior or interaction among individuals or groups before fully developed cooperation is established.

Prosocial Behavior

Voluntary actions that are intended to help or benefit another individual or group of individuals without expectation of reward.

Morality

Pertains to principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

Altruistic Behavior

Involves acting out of concern for the well-being of others, without regard for personal gain or benefit.