Little Jeffrey Has a Firm Understanding That He Is a Boy

question 118

Multiple Choice

Little Jeffrey has a firm understanding that he is a boy, that he will never be a girl, and that he will grow up to be a man, not a woman. Jeffrey's understanding best reflects the concept of:

• A) sex
• B) gender role
• C) androgyny
• D) gender identity

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Definitions:

Public Trust

The belief and confidence that the public has in the integrity and effectiveness of governmental institutions and their actions.

Political Institutions

Structures and systems within a society that organize, govern, and manage public policy and affairs.

Social Institutions

Complex systems of norms and behaviors that fulfill societal needs, such as family, education, and religion.

Public Opinion Polling

The process of surveying public opinion from a particular sample in order to infer the opinions or behaviors of the general population.