Which of the Following Appears to Be the Most Commonly

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following appears to be the most commonly used parenting strategy around the world?

• A) warm and controlling
• B) aloof and controlling
• C) warm and uncontrolling
• D) aloof and uncontrolling

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Definitions:

Gender Stereotype

Preconceived notions or generalizations about the attributes, characteristics, and roles of males and females in a society.

Sexual Orientation

The direction of one’s sexual interest—toward members of the opposite sex (heterosexuality), toward one’s own sex (homosexuality), or toward both sexes (bisexuality).

Multidimensional Approach

An analytical strategy that considers multiple factors and perspectives to understand a phenomenon or solve a problem.

Sandra Bem

A psychologist known for her work on gender roles and for developing the gender schema theory.