How would a behaviorist argue that gender identity is formed?

A. Gender identity is biologically based and emerges naturally based on these biological origins.
B. Gender identity is created through reinforcement and punishment of gender-typed behaviors by people in the child's environment.
C. Gender identity is learned through observation of social norms for each gender.
D. Gender identity is established through cognitive growth in areas of understanding about gender.


Answer: B

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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a. teach to the white, middle-class boy because of their number and because boys or men will make the most money after school. b. provide an environment that emphasizes diversity and academic success for all. c. weed out the "winners' and "losers," so all students know their place in society. d. homogenize students and to eradicate or "remediate" differences in learning and behavior. They expect students to behave according to the school's behavior standards.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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A. Repeated-measures factorial design. B. Independent factorial design. C. ANOVA. D. Multiple linear regression.

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