Author Question: Jane is in grade school and has just finished the highest level of reading at the reading corner ... (Read 835 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Jane is in grade school and has just finished the highest level of reading at the reading corner table. Dick has just finished the middle level of reading. Based on typical treatment of boys and girls by teachers, Ms. Tricia will most likely

a. pay more attention to Jane and praise her efforts.
b. pay more attention to Jane, but scold Dick for going slowly.
c. pay more attention to Dick, but praise Jane more.
d. pay more attention to Dick and praise his efforts.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the influence of school environment on gender-role socialization?

a. Current college textbooks do not contain gender bias.
b. Teacher-student interactions reinforce the gender stereotype of male competence and dominance.
c. Teachers pay more attention to girls in elementary school.
d. Girls receive more encouragement for academic achievement from grade-school teachers.