Which Statement Would Be Considered to Be a Gender-Essentialist Statement

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which statement would be considered to be a gender-essentialist statement?

• A) "Those girls are great dancers."
• B) "Joshua is always getting dirty."
• C) "Rachel loves pink."
• D) "Boys are good at computers."

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Definitions:

Transductive Reasoning

A type of reasoning common in early childhood where individuals make inferences from one specific event to another, without using abstract logic.

Secure Attachment

The ways that infants use their caregiver, usually their mother, as a secure base from which to explore the environment.

Caregiver

An individual responsible for providing physical and emotional care to someone who is unable to look after themselves due to age, illness, or disability.

Secure Base

A concept in attachment theory referring to the emotional and physical safety provided by a caregiver, enabling individuals to explore and interact with their environment confidently.