10 Questions
At what age do children show evidence of having some rudimentary knowledge of the activities and objects associated with each sex?
2.5-3 years
When do children's gender stereotypes of activities and occupations reach a very high level?
Preschool years
Which age group tends to have more rigid gender stereotypes according to some evidence?
Boys
What happens to the rigidity of children's gender stereotypes as they grow older?
It decreases
How do children use gender stereotypes according to the text?
To make inferences about others
What is the impact of gender stereotypes on women in leadership roles?
Gender stereotypes make it more difficult for women to persuade others that they have the necessary agency to be strong leaders.
According to Williams and Best's study, which characteristics were consistently associated with men across all countries?
Dominance, autonomy, aggression, exhibition, achievement
What does stereotype threat refer to?
The fear of confirming a negative stereotype
How do children categorize subjects based on gender stereotypes?
'Boys' subjects' are math and science, and 'girls' subjects' are language arts and spelling.
What influence can mere awareness of gender stereotypes have on youths' academic performance?
It can lead to stereotype threat and negatively affect academic performance.
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