Author Question: What was the main conclusion of Martin's (1987) research comparing actual gender differences to ... (Read 39 times)

Yolanda · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

What was the main conclusion of Martin's (1987) research comparing actual gender differences to stereotypes of gender differences?

A) There are very few actual gender differences.
B) Stereotypes of gender differences are smaller than actual gender differences.
C) Men actually rated themselves as more tender and compassionate than women.
D) Stereotypes are magnifications of smaller actual gender differences.

Question 2

In the Condry and Condry (1976) study, why did people change their perception of the reaction of a baby to a jack-in-the-box based on whether they were told the baby was a girl or a boy?

A) Girl babies acted differently than boy babies.
B) The people misremembered the babies' reactions.
C) They knew that boys and girls react differently to punishment.
D) They adjusted their perceptions to fit with gender-role schemas.