According to Gender Schema Theory, Gender Typing Occurs When a Child

question 75

Multiple Choice

According to gender schema theory, gender typing occurs when a child:

• A)understands that sex is constant.
• B)forms a concept of what is appropriate for males and females.
• C)identifies with a same-sex parent.
• D)imitates the behavior of men or women.

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Definitions:

Voluntary Behaviors

Actions that individuals choose to perform of their own free will, without being influenced by external forces or pressures.

Operants

Behaviors that are controlled or modified by their consequences, a concept central to operant conditioning in behavioral psychology.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology principle where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.

Pleasant Event

An enjoyable or satisfying occurrence that can have a positive effect on one’s emotional or mental state.