Question

11. Which of the following describes the gender schema theory of gender role development?

a) Gender roles are developed through observation and imitation of role models.

b) Gender roles are determined by natural selection.

c) Information-processing system influences how children develop concepts about gender.

d) Unconscious conflicts about parents influence gender role development.

12. According to the evolutionary psychology perspective, females have developed to view __________ as the most important feature in a potential mate.

a) protection and the ability to provide

b) youth

c) attractiveness

d) race

Answer 1

11 . A. Gender roles are developed through observation and imitation of role models

(Children learn about gender roles from the culture in which they live. Different cultures have different gender roles which are reflected in the schema. Children learns to adjust their behavior with the gender norms of their culture from the earliest stages of social development through social interactions.)

12. A. Protection and the ability to provide

(women needs protection and care during pregnancy and child birth. Also their fertility period is limitte Hence attracted to males who can provide that)