Biological Theory of Sex Roles Quiz
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According to biological theory, why are men associated with roles requiring physical strength?

  • Men have more physical strength (correct)
  • Men are culturally conditioned to take such roles
  • Men are biologically programmed to avoid nurturing roles
  • Men have a stronger emotional bond with work requiring physical strength
  • According to Lionel Tiger and Robin Fox, what do biological factors do to human behavior?

  • Programme human behavior (correct)
  • Fully determine human behavior
  • Have no influence on human behavior
  • Slightly influence human behavior
  • How does Talcott Parsons characterize women's role in the family?

  • Expressive, providing emotional support (correct)
  • Biologically predetermined
  • Physically demanding
  • Instrumental, as the breadwinner
  • What do George Peter Murdock's biological theory and Lionel Tiger and Robin Fox's 'human biogrammer' concept both emphasize?

    <p>Biological factors influence behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Talcott Parsons' 'expressive' and 'instrumental' roles in the family indicate?

    <p>Both roles are essential and complementary</p> Signup and view all the answers

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