The belief that males and females act in traditional gender roles is called
A) gender stereotype.
B) gender socialization.
C) sociobiology.
D) cognitive development.
A
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Social change is more likely in urban areas than rural for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
a. Because of the large number of people in urban areas there is a variety of opinions and lifestyles b. Greater freedom and independence in urban areas encourages antiestablishment ideas c. The fact that so many people share the same view of the world d. Social control is more difficult since it is less likely that local officials will know everyone
Life chances are little affected by ethnicity and race in American society
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The work of Eleanor Maccoby (1998) indicates that children between the ages of 2 and 3 prefer
a) same-sex peers. b) opposite sex peers. c) competitive peers d) cooperative peers.
Norms are reinforced through ______, which can take the form of punishments or rewards.
A. mores B. folkways C. values D. sanctions