10.4 gender role development

Question 1

social learning theory

Answer 1

gender identity is formed through reinforcement of appropriate gender behavior as well as imitation of gender models

Question 2

gender schema theory

Answer 2

Theory of gender identity acquisition in which a child develops a mental pattern or framework, or schema, for being male or female & then organizes observed & learned behavior around that schema

Question 3

stereotype

Answer 3

a concept held abt a person/group of ppl based on superficial, irrelevant characteristics

Question 4

gender stereotype

Answer 4

a concept held abt a person or group of ppl based on being male/female

Question 5

sexism

Answer 5

prejudice against males &/or females leading to unequal treatment

Question 6

benevolent sexism

Answer 6

acceptance of positive stereotypes of males & females that leads to unequal treatment

Question 7

androgyny

Answer 7

a characteristic of possessing the most positive personality characteristics of males & female regardless of actual sex