Gender bias

Question 1

Gender Bias

Answer 1

-When one gender is treated differently to another in research
-misrepresents behaviour

Question 2

Alpha Bias

Answer 2

Exaggerates differences between men and women-based on stereotypes, presents women in a negative light-invalid research w/ negative implications

Question 3

Beta Bias

Answer 3

Minimises differences between men and women-generalises findings from male samples onto women

Question 4

Androcentrism

Answer 4

-Occurs because of beta bias-male behaviour is seen as the norm and female behaviour as abnormal.