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What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals are influenced by expectations about their gender, leading to self-fulfilling prophecies?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals are influenced by expectations about their gender, leading to self-fulfilling prophecies?
- Social construction of gender
- Stereotype threat
- Gender schema theory
- Self-fulfilling prophecy (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a type of aggression commonly studied in gender research?
Which of the following is NOT a type of aggression commonly studied in gender research?
- Relational aggression
- Social aggression (correct)
- Verbal aggression
- Physical aggression
What is the name of the implicit bias test that measures unconscious attitudes and beliefs about individuals based on their gender or other social groups?
What is the name of the implicit bias test that measures unconscious attitudes and beliefs about individuals based on their gender or other social groups?
- The Implicit Association Test (IAT) (correct)
- The Social Construction Test
- The Gender Schema Test
- The Stereotype Threat Test
How can the media contribute to the psychological development of both males and females, according to the content provided?
How can the media contribute to the psychological development of both males and females, according to the content provided?
What is the term used to describe the idea that gender roles are socially constructed rather than biologically determined?
What is the term used to describe the idea that gender roles are socially constructed rather than biologically determined?
Which of the following concepts is NOT directly related to the interplay between stereotypes and the individual's performance?
Which of the following concepts is NOT directly related to the interplay between stereotypes and the individual's performance?
According to the content, what is the major difference between traditional female characteristics and male characteristics, in terms of the communal/agentic dimension?
According to the content, what is the major difference between traditional female characteristics and male characteristics, in terms of the communal/agentic dimension?
What is the term used to describe the tendency for individuals to behave in ways that conform to the expectations associated with their gender?
What is the term used to describe the tendency for individuals to behave in ways that conform to the expectations associated with their gender?
Flashcards
Schema
Schema
A cognitive framework that helps organize and interpret information.
Stereotype
Stereotype
A widely held but oversimplified belief about a group of people.
Implicit Thought
Implicit Thought
Automatic, unconscious thoughts or beliefs about others.
Explicit Thought
Explicit Thought
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Communal
Communal
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Agentic
Agentic
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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
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Stereotype Threat
Stereotype Threat
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Study Notes
Chapter 3: Gender Stereotypes and Gender Differences
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This chapter explores gender stereotypes, their impact on thoughts, feelings and behaviours, gender differences, and the accuracy of stereotypes.
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Schemas and Stereotypes: Explains the relationship between schemas and stereotypes, and why they're used.
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Implicit vs. Explicit Thought: Discusses the difference between implicit and explicit thoughts and how implicit biases are measured (IAT's), connecting this to beliefs about gender and performance.
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Communal vs. Agentic Traits: Defines and differentiates traditionally female (communal) and male (agentic) characteristics and behaviours, highlighting the major distinctions.
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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Describes the concept and how it interacts with gender stereotypes to influence thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
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Social Construction of Gender: Defines the concept of social construction of gender and how the media influences the psychological development of males and females.
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Sex Differences in Aggression: Identifies three types of aggression (physical, verbal, relational) and discusses sex differences in self-esteem, activity levels, anxiety, helping behaviors and empathy.
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Deindividuation and Aggression: Explains research on deindividuation and its insights into the nature versus nurture debate regarding aggression.
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Androgyny: Discusses the unidimensional view of male/female sex-role identity and the more contemporary two-dimensional notion of androgyny, exploring its benefits and drawbacks.
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Bem's "Good Listener" Study: Outlines Bem's study and its implications for understanding the link between androgyny and behavior.
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Social Status and Sexual Orientation Hypotheses: Explains hypotheses regarding why people in society are harder on men in certain situations who violate gender role expectations.
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Meta-Analysis and Interpreting Cohen's d: Describes meta-analysis, how to interpret Cohen's d results from studies, and applies this to the current context.
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Availability Heuristic: Defines, discusses how this heuristic connects to schemas, and explains its effects on thinking, feelings and behaviors regarding males and females.
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Representativeness Heuristic: Defines, discusses how it interacts with schemas, and explains its impact on thoughts, feelings and behaviours relating to perceptions of males and females.
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