What Term Describes That Individuals Understand Themselves as Being Either

question 208

Multiple Choice

What term describes that individuals understand themselves as being either male or female?

• A) gender development
• B) gender constancy
• C) gender identity
• D) gender role

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Definitions:

Need for Cognition

A psychological trait reflecting the extent to which individuals engage in and enjoy activities that require thinking and mental effort.

Intellectual Challenges

Tasks or problems that require significant mental effort or creativity to solve, often contributing to cognitive development or understanding.

Reflectiveness

The capacity to examine and analyze one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions critically and thoughtfully.

Field Dependence

a cognitive style characterized by a reliance on external frames of reference and the tendency to perceive and interpret information in terms of the total field.