1. Which traits were found by a cross-cultural study in 1957 to be encouraged mo

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1. Which traits were found by a cross-cultural study in 1957 to be encouraged more in girls than in boys, in most countries? a) practical problem-solving and self-reliance b) self-reliance and obedience c) achievement and responsibility d) responsibility and nurturance 2. Bem and others claim that rigidly defined gender-role standards are bad because they: a) support many long-standing traditions b) impede the progressive advance of socialism c) constrain the actions of all people d) allow each person to define their own gender-typing 3. Boys show a small edge over girls in global self-esteem. In early adolescence: a) the difference all but disappears b) girls show a greater increase than boys c) this sex difference becomes more noticeable d) this difference remains about the same 4. Parke's study with the "forbidden toy paradigm" showed that: a) providing a cognitive rationale (explanation) enhances the effectiveness of various punishments b) punishments only suppress bad actions when the child lacks commitment to the behavioral goal c) the only adults who are effective punishers are the child's own parents d) physical punishment is more effective than scolding 5. Gender Identity is to Gender-Role Stereotype as ______________ is to ____________: a) action: schema b) instrumental: expressive c) segregation: intensification d) self: others

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1 - (d) - Findings suggest that girls are socialised for nurturance and responsibility while boys for achievement and self-reliance.

2 - (b)

3 - (c) - Sexual changes starts to arise in girls at the age 9-11 years while in boys at the age of 11-13 years.

4 - (a)

5 - (d) - Gender identity is one's self experience of one's own gender but gender role refers to cultural expectation based on gender classification. So, self vs others is the correct option.

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