Marion and her husband Bill are trying to bring up their children, a boy and a girl ages four and five respectively, in exactly the same way:
encouraging their son to demonstrate both assertiveness and tenderness, and encouraging their daughter to exhibit both independence and empathy. According to the researcher Sandra Bem, these parents are encouraging their children toward __________.
a) gender constancy
b) gender schema
c) androgynous characteristics
d) gender identification
Answer: c
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a. amphetamines b. barbiturates c. tranquilizers d. Rohypnol and GHB
The goal of IRBs (internal review boards) is to ensure that all studies conducted at a specific university or research site:
A) adhere to consensually agreed upon community standards of ethical behavior B) are scientifically rigorous and cost effective C) directly benefit the people who serve as research participants D) lead to treatments of, or cures for, major mental health problems
In regards to preschool education, the United States prioritizes ____, whereas Japan prioritizes ____
a. cooperative play; parallel play b. parallel play; cooperative play c. social skills; academic skills d. academic skills; social skills