The psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female are called
a. the sexual script.
b. genetic potential.
c. sex.
d. gender.
ANSWER: d
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A. global adaptation syndrome B. general adaptation syndrome C. mind-body connection model D. locus of control model
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A) psychoanalysis. B) cognitive psychology. C) behavioral psychology. D) social psychology.
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A) the courage to make difficult—even prudent—decisions B) the degree to which an individual will work to achieve or protect one's interests C) the degree to which individuals are viewed as leaders by others D) the courage to make moral and ethical decisions
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A. being able to learn from one another B. getting used to different personalities C. being able to practice caregiving skills with younger siblings and stepsiblings D. learning to deal with chronic conflict