Currently Available Evidence Is Strongest for _________ Influences on the Development

question 20

Multiple Choice

Currently available evidence is strongest for _________ influences on the development of gender identity,and there is no reliable evidence for _________ causes after birth.

• A)environmental / genetic
• B)psychological / environmental
• C)prenatal / environmental
• D)peer / parenting

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Definitions:

Self-Handicapping

A cognitive strategy by which individuals avoid effort in the hopes of keeping potential failure from hurting self-esteem.

Anticipatory Excuses

Refers to justifications provided in advance of an action to preemptively excuse or rationalize possible failure or poor performance.

Social Psychological

Pertaining to the scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.

Social Categorization

The process of classifying people into groups based on shared characteristics such as nationality, race, or gender.