To Understand a Child's Development of Gender Attitudes and Roles

question 91

Multiple Choice

To understand a child's development of gender attitudes and roles, behaviorists stress _____.

• A) biological mechanisms
• B) reinforcement and punishment
• C) reasoning ability
• D) unconscious motivations

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Definitions:

Unstable

Characterized by a lack of stability, unpredictability, or being prone to sudden change.

Goal-Related Thinking

is the cognitive process involved in setting, pursuing, and achieving personal objectives.

Outcome Expectancies

Beliefs about the consequences of certain behaviors, which can influence an individual's motivation and actions.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief that comes true because we are acting as if it is already true.