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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The early perspective called Gestalt psychology has evolved into the current perspective called

A) psychoanalysis. B) cognitive psychology. C) behavioral psychology. D) social psychology.

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Which of the following is the best describes the characteristic of assertiveness?

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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According to Eric, the benefits of growing up with stepsiblings for his biological children and stepchildren include __________

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

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