Gender Bias (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

Research/theory failing to fairly represent experiences/behaviours of both genders

Underlying human characteristic applicable to everyone, despite differences

Male-centred view; 'normal' judged by male standards

Exaggerates/overestimates differences between men and women

Ignores/minimises/underestimates differences between men and women

Alpha bias - exaggerates male/female differences

Beta bias - based on males only, assumed universal

Female alternative to fight/flight: care for young, form networks

Researchers recognising their values/assumptions affect work

Viewing gender differences as inevitable and 'fixed' in nature