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What are the pros and cons of seeing ourselves as free agents while viewing others as influenced by their environments?

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Question 2

In the context of a study by Putnam (2000)  on family relations, identify a true statement about the behaviors of men and women.

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A)   Compared with women, men become more traditional in their gender-related attitudes following their child's birth.
B)   Compared with women, men make fewer long-distance calls to their loved ones.
C)   Compared with women, men buy more greeting cards and gifts.
D)   Compared with women, men write two to four times as many personal letters.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above B

Question 3

A relationship in which the effect of one factor (such as biology)  depends on another factor (such as environment)  is called

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A)   interaction.
B)   interpolation.
C)   reciprocation.
D)   competition.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

In your opinion, what are the most important gender differences described in the textbook? Why?

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Question 5

Women's wages in most countries are _____ percent of men's.

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A)   50-77
B)   38-50
C)   85-100
D)   78-84E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Women are typically _____ leaders. Men are typically _____ leaders.

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A)   transformational; task-focused
B)   task-focused; transformational
C)   task-focused; relational
D)   directive; task-focusedE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

What is "the most astonishing, agreed-upon, and dramatic finding of developmental psychology"?

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A)   Growing up in the same family makes very little difference - at least in personality traits.
B)   Siblings more likely to share the same general personality characteristics than two children selected at random.
C)   Siblings, even identical twins, are completely uninfluenced by their genetic heritage.
D)   Twins are as likely to share the same IQ as are their non-twin siblings.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Although there are many unoccupied tables in the restaurant, Rudolph decides to sit at the same table in the chair right next to James. James feels uncomfortable because Rudolph has violated

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A)   his personal space.
B)   the personal rights taboo.
C)   his social role.
D)   Brown's universal norm.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) A

Question 9

Human kinship is to the _____ perspective as human diversity is to the _____ perspective.

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A)   biological; humanistic
B)   cognitive; psychoanalytical
C)   evolutionary; cultural
D)   humanistic; culturalE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Psychologists working from a sociocultural perspective might say a teenage girl with long hair who wears skirts and her brother with short hair who plays sports most likely exemplify characteristics associated with which of the following?

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A)   gender
B)   sex
C)   culture
D)   normE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Discuss cultural versus evolutionary explanations for gender differences in aggressiveness. Given the implications of this theory, what do you suggest for reducing aggression in our society?

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Cultural explanations for gender differences in aggressiveness often focus on socialization and the reinforcement of gender norms. For example, boys may be encouraged to be more aggressive and assertive, while girls may be socialized to be more passive and nurturing. This cultural conditioning can lead to differences in how individuals express and perceive aggression based on their gender.

On the other hand, evolutionary explanations for gender differences in aggressiveness suggest that these differences are rooted in our biological and evolutionary history. For example, some evolutionary psychologists argue that men may have evolved to be more aggressive in order to compete for resources and mates, while women may have evolved to be more nurturing and cooperative in order to care for offspring.

The implications of these theories are significant, as they can influence how we understand and address aggression in our society. If cultural factors play a significant role in shaping gender differences in aggression, then interventions such as education and media representation may be effective in reducing these differences. On the other hand, if evolutionary factors are primarily responsible for gender differences in aggression, then interventions may need to focus on addressing these biological and evolutionary predispositions.

In either case, a multi-faceted approach to reducing aggression in our society is likely needed. This could include promoting gender equality and challenging traditional gender norms, as well as addressing underlying social and environmental factors that contribute to aggressive behavior. Additionally, interventions that focus on promoting empathy, conflict resolution skills, and emotional regulation may also be effective in reducing aggression across genders. Ultimately, a combination of cultural and evolutionary perspectives may be necessary in order to fully understand and address gender differences in aggressiveness in our society.

Question 12

Imagine yourself going to the head of a very long line for a popular movie and cutting in. What are the likely consequences of such a norm violation? How does this scenario illustrate the function(s) of social norms?

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Question 13

Discuss the social-role theory of gender differences in social behavior.

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Question 14

According to research (Diekman et al., 2010; Eagly, 2009, 2017; Lippa, 2010; Su et al., 2009) , women's vocational interests, compared to men's,

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A)   relate to things rather than people.
B)   relate to things and people.
C)   relate to people rather than things.
D)   have no difference.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Habib, an exchange student from Iran, is doing his thesis in the United States. He notices that people in the U.S. drink hot tea from mugs rather than from the tall, thin glasses his family uses at home. This scenario exemplifies a ________ difference between Habib's native country and his country of residence.

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A)   ethical
B)   cultural
C)   climatic
D)   languageE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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