gender bias

Question 1

alpha bias

Answer 1

differences between sexes are over exaggerated/over estimated
- fixed/inevitable
- devalues females = males = impreganate as many women, women= preserve her genes, healthy surivival of offspring

Question 2

beta bias

Answer 2

occurs where differneces between men and women are minimised or ignored
- asch
- kholberg = boys are more resistant
- fight or flight = based on male animals = assumed to be a universal response = female focus on caring for offspring, defence networks with other females

Question 3

androcentrism

Answer 3

• being centered on/dominated by males
• male psychologists and ppt = male viwes are normal
• anything that deviates is judged as abnormal = women are discriminated against

Question 4

researchers gener

Answer 4

• biased methods of research
• male researchers
• male experiments are nicer to female ppt than male ppt = males perform worse on tasks

Question 5

gender sterotyping

Answer 5

• father as a primary caregiver

Question 6

attempt to develop theories that emphasise the imoportance of women

Answer 6

• females are better at learning = more organised
• reduces and challenges gender sterotypes

Question 7

avoiding beta bias = consequences for women

Answer 7

• equal treatment under the law = access to work and education opportunities
• draws attention away from womens special needs = equal parenting needs