Explain why gender-role stereotypes of men and women persist. What, if anything, do you believe these roles should be? Be certain to support your ideas with appropriate examples
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should present a clear assessment of the stereotypical roles assumed by
men and women, and the influence these roles have on the developing child.
Answers should take into account how the three theories—psychoanalytic, learning,
and cognitive—explain gender-role development. Students should give examples
and should be able to point out positive and negative aspects of the current gender
roles and provide some creative suggestions for improvement.
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A. traits tend to be heritable, but disorders are not B. disorders tend to be heritable, but traits are not C. most traits and disorders are moderately to strongly heritable D. very few traits and disorders are heritable
According to Horney, neurotics tend to look for a problem in other people but blame themselves for it
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which measure includes an extroversion scale that helps guide respondents to occupations with the appropriate amount and intensity of interpersonal relations?
a. CISS b. CAI c. KOIS d. SCII
Maria went on a date with a guy she knew from her office. After dinner, he attacked her and forced her to have sex. Maria's experience illustrates ____
a. incestuous sex b. date rape c. sadomasochism d. violent voyeurism