Based on Numerous Studies He Has Conducted, Dr

question 26

Multiple Choice

Based on numerous studies he has conducted, Dr. Galindro is convinced that children actively develop cognitive categories for masculinity and femininity. He contends that these mental representations influence how children perceive, interpret, and remember representations of gender-appropriate behavior. Dr. Galindro's views are most consistent with the _____ theory of gender-role development.

• A)gender schema
• B)evolutionary
• C)social learning
• D)transgendered

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Definitions:

Theory Of Mind

Describes the ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and to others, and understand that others have beliefs and perspectives different from one's own.

False Belief

An erroneous understanding or conviction about something that does not align with factual reality.

Mental Processes

Cognitive activities and functions of the mind such as thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.

Autobiographical Memory

The memory system consisting of episodes recollected from an individual's life, based on a combination of episodic (personal experiences) and semantic (general knowledge and facts) memory.