A feminist psychologist who emphasizes the differences perspective on gender is likely to
a. emphasize constructionist explanations.
b. point out the importance of stereotypes in shaping gender-related behavior.
c. point out that social forces are responsible for the current gender differences.
d. emphasize the importance of positive personality attributes that are typically associated with women, rather than men.
Question 2
Suppose that a professor is giving a lecture on aging. She says she will approach her topic from a social constructionist standpoint. This means that she is likely to emphasize that
a. our ideas about elderly people are often shaped by myths and stereotypes, rather than by objective observation of elderly people.
b. the behavior of elderly people is largely determined by biological processes.
c. the only way we can know about elderly people is by conducting research using well-controlled experimental methods.
d. we should take a practical viewpoint, applying our knowledge to construct helpful programs for elderly people.
Differences between a Nurse Practitioner
Determination of Gender
Social Conditions and Gender
Differences in the mitochondrial code and coding for the “21st and 22nd” amino acids
Toys and Gender Labels
skull differences