The process of learning the expectations for behavior associated with each sex is called

A. sexual differentiation.
B. gender socialization.
C. gender polarization.
D. sexual norm internalization.


Answer: B

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A. joint stepfamily B. complex stepfamily C. mixed stepfamily D. stem stepfamily

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Which of the following statements best describes the perspective of conflict theoristson work and the economy?

A. Gender roles structure women's and men's work experiences differently and inequitably. B. Capitalism enables the rich to exploit other groups; most jobs are low-paying, monotonous, and alienating; productivity isn't always rewarded. C. Capitalism benefits society; work provides an income, structures people's lives, and gives them a sense of accomplishment. D. How people define and experience work in their everyday lives affects their workplace behavior and relationships with coworkers and employers. E. Capitalism brings prosperity to society as a whole; work is necessary for a society's survival and defining its members' roles.

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The city you live in has recently passed a new law that specifies two changes to current housing policy and urban development. First, all newly constructed buildings in the city’s downtown area must contain a mix of residential and commercial space. Second, no more than 15 percent of the total housing units in the city’s private housing market can be categorized as low-income housing. These

reforms are an example of __________. A) exclusionary zoning B) inclusionary zoning C) redlining D) isolation indexing

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Jean Piaget focused on how people think and understand, and make meaning of their experiences. He identified four stages. Which is not one of them?

A. Concrete operational thought B. Formal operational thought C. Preoperational thought D. Motor-coordinated thought

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