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41. The social role theory suggests that:

a. the social hierarchy and division of labor are important causes of gender differences in power, assertiveness, and nurturing.

b. the mother role and the father role are social constructions that have emerged from our evolutionary past.

c. social roles are chosen, not determined.

d. nature is the primary determinant of differences between the social labels that we call “gender.”

42. According to the UNICEF (2012), in most cultures around the world:

a. women have less power than men but are given a higher social status.

b. women have less power and status than men, and they control fewer resources.

c. men have less power and status than women, but control most of the resources.

d. men have less power than women, but are given a higher social status.

43. This theory of gender stems from the view that the preschool child develops a sexual attraction to the opposite-sex parent.

a. Psychoanalytic theory of gender

b. Social cognitive theory of gender

c. Evolutionary psychology view of gender

d. Social role theory of gender

44. The primary social theories of gender include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. evolutionary psychology view.

b. social role theory.

c. psychoanalytic theory.

d. social cognitive theory.

45. According to Freud, at which age does the child renounce the sexual attraction he/she feels toward the parent of the opposite sex because of anxious feelings?

a. 3 or 4 years of age

b. 9 or 10 years of age

c. 5 or 6 years of age

d. 11 or 12 years of age

46. The psychoanalytic theory of gender stems from Freud’s view that the preschool child develops a sexual attraction to the opposite-sex parent. Which of the following describes this condition in girls?

a. Galatea effect

b. Electra complex

c. Golem effect

d. Oedipus complex

47. According to Freud, preschool boys develop a sexual attraction to the opposite-sex parent in a process called the _____.

a. Oedipus complex

b. Electra complex

c. Pygmalion effect

d. Golem effect

48. Karen is often praised for gender typical behavior. Her parents make statements like “Karen you are such a good girl when you play with your doll!” Gender researchers would use this as support for what theory of gender development?

a. Psychoanalytic theory

b. Social cognitive theory

c. Evolutionary psychology

d. Social role theory

49. Which of the following statements is true about parental influences on children’s gender development?

a. In many cultures, mothers socialize their sons to be more obedient and responsible than their daughters.

b. Mothers are more likely than fathers to engage in playful interactions with their children.

c. Mothers, rather than fathers, are psychologically important to their children’s gender development.

d. Fathers show more attention to sons than to daughters.

50. Who among the following is MOST likely to be rejected by peers on the basis of gender roles?

a. A little girl in boy’s clothing

b. A little boy playing with a doll

c. A little boy playing with a toy truck

d. A little girl carrying a baseball mitt