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How does socialization influence gender development?
Socialization teaches cultural values, attitudes, and behaviors, shaping individuals' understanding and expression of gender.
What is the effect of stereotype threat on performance?
It can impair performance by increasing anxiety and self-doubt, especially in situations where individuals fear confirming negative stereotypes.
What is the key distinction between sex and gender?
Sex is biological; gender is social and culturally constructed.
How are gender roles learned?
Learned through reinforcement, punishment, and modeling within society.
What factors influence the development of gender identity?
Biological (genes, hormones), social (parental expectations), and cognitive factors (gender constancy, schemas).
What are gender schemas?
Mental frameworks that organize and interpret information related to gender.
What is the impact of 'double binds' related to gender?
Women displaying masculine traits may be seen as aggressive, while men displaying feminine traits may be seen as weak.
How do gender stereotypes influence career aspirations?
Women are often steered toward 'helping' professions, while men are directed toward 'things'.
Give an example of stereotype threat.
Women reminded of math stereotypes perform worse on math tests.