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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 definition of 'sex'?
Biological traits (chromosomes, hormones, anatomy) that define males and females.
What is the definition of 'gender'?
Psychological, social, and cultural aspects of being male or female.
What is the definition of 'socialization'?
The lifelong process of learning cultural values, attitudes, and behaviors.
What is the definition of 'gender roles'?
Societal expectations about how males and females should think, act, and feel.
What is the definition of 'gender identity'?
Your inner sense of being male, female, or another gender.
Define 'stereotype threat'.
Fear of confirming negative stereotypes, which can impair performance.
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.