Which of the Following Best Describes What Is Meant by Ambivalent

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes what is meant by ambivalent sexism?

• A) Discrimination against women by failing to recognize their presence or ability in high-status roles; ignoring qualified, powerful women in order to deny their existence
• B) Praising women who subscribe to traditional gender roles while holding hostility towards women who violate those roles
• C) Stereotypes of women as high in warmth but low in competence
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Cognitive Perspective

An approach in psychology that focuses on the way people think, understand, and perceive the world around them.

Behaviour

The behavior or responses of a person when influenced by external or internal factors.

Unconscious Mind

A part of the mind that is not accessible to conscious thought, containing desires, feelings, and memories below the level of conscious awareness.

Profession

A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.