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According to Freud's theory, what is the primary motivation behind a child's development during the Phallic stage?
According to Freud's theory, what is the primary motivation behind a child's development during the Phallic stage?
Which neo-Freudian theorist focused on the impact of social and cultural factors on gender development?
Which neo-Freudian theorist focused on the impact of social and cultural factors on gender development?
What is the fundamental premise of Parental Investment Theory?
What is the fundamental premise of Parental Investment Theory?
According to Sexual Selection Theory, why do males often exhibit more extravagant displays of physical features, like a peacock's tail?
According to Sexual Selection Theory, why do males often exhibit more extravagant displays of physical features, like a peacock's tail?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a major criticism of sociobiology and evolutionary theories of gender?
Which of the following is NOT considered a major criticism of sociobiology and evolutionary theories of gender?
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What is the central focus of Social Learning Theory?
What is the central focus of Social Learning Theory?
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According to Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, what is the main difference between the stages of moral reasoning?
According to Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, what is the main difference between the stages of moral reasoning?
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Alice Eagly's research on dating strategies suggests that:
Alice Eagly's research on dating strategies suggests that:
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Flashcards
Psychoanalytic Theory
Psychoanalytic Theory
Freud's theory explaining mental processes through id, ego, superego, and stages of psychosexual development.
Phallic Stage
Phallic Stage
Third stage in Freud's psychosexual development focused on the identification with the same-sex parent.
Parental Investment Theory
Parental Investment Theory
Theory proposing that females primarily invest in childcare due to biological differences in reproduction.
Sexual Selection Theory
Sexual Selection Theory
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Social Learning Theory
Social Learning Theory
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Cognitive Social Learning Theory
Cognitive Social Learning Theory
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Sociocultural Theory
Sociocultural Theory
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Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
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Study Notes
Chapter 2 - Theoretical Perspectives on Gender
- Examines major psychological theories explaining thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of girls and women, and differences between genders.
Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory
- Discusses psychosexual development stages.
- Includes concepts like id, ego, superego, libido, and erogenous zones.
- Focuses on the Phallic stage, Oedipal and Electra complexes, and predictions about sex differences during that stage.
- Describes criticisms of the theory.
- Examines the contributions of neo-Freudians (Karen Horney, Helen Deutsch, Anna Freud, Nancy Chodorow).
Sociobiology and Evolutionary Psychology
- Traces roots in Darwin's Theory of Evolution (natural selection).
- Explores Parental Investment Theory, predicting female childcare role due to greater investment in offspring.
- Explains Sexual Selection Theory and Sexual Strategies Theory, different mating strategies for males and females.
- Discusses criticisms of sociobiology and evolutionary theories.
- Covers the contributions of Sarah Blaffer Hrdy.
Sociocultural Theory
- Outlines Sociocultural theory and Alice Eagly's research related to dating strategies, suggesting that these are not innate.
- Examines strategies as learned behaviors.
Social Learning Theory & Cognitive Social Learning Theory
- Examines Social Learning Theory, including operant conditioning.
- Distinguishes between Social Learning Theory and Cognitive Social Learning Theory (attention, self-regulation, self-efficacy).
Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
- Describes Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, including the Heinz paradigm.
- Analyzes typical outcomes for males and females.
- Explains gender identity and gender constancy.
Gilligan's Theory of Moral Development
- Explains Gilligan's Theory of Moral Development, including the paradigm she used for testing.
- Discusses the care perspective and justice perspective.
- Highlights observed differences in perspectives between males and females.
Gender Schema Theory
- Explains the key components of Gender Schema Theory.
Consciousness Raising Groups (C-R Groups)
- Examines purpose and significance of Consciousness Raising Groups in the 1970s.
Intersectionality
- Defines intersectionality.
Social Constructionism
- Defines social constructionism.
Feminism
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Explains the different types of feminism (liberal, cultural, Marxist, socialist, radical, women of color, postmodern).
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Outlines three waves of feminism, achievements, timelines, and ongoing issues.
Queer Theory
- Explains queer theory.
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Description
This quiz explores various theoretical perspectives on gender, focusing on psychological theories that explain the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of girls and women. It includes discussions on Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory, as well as Sociobiology and Evolutionary Psychology, while addressing their criticisms and contributions from key figures in the field.
