Influence of Culture & Media on Gender Development (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What do social learning theorists propose about gender-role behaviour development?
What do social learning theorists propose about gender-role behaviour development?
It develops through environmental factors
In Mead's study, how were the Tchambuli tribe described?
In Mead's study, how were the Tchambuli tribe described?
Women dominant, men passive & decorative
What characteristics did Mead's Arapesh tribe display?
What characteristics did Mead's Arapesh tribe display?
Gentle and responsive characteristics
What did Buss's 1995 study find about women's mate preferences across 37 countries?
What did Buss's 1995 study find about women's mate preferences across 37 countries?
They sought wealth and resources
What is 'imposed etic' in cross-cultural research?
What is 'imposed etic' in cross-cultural research?
Inappropriate use of Western methods
What does it suggest when gender behaviours vary significantly between cultures?
What does it suggest when gender behaviours vary significantly between cultures?
Socialisation & cultural norms are key
How are men typically portrayed in media according to research?
How are men typically portrayed in media according to research?
As independent, ambitious advice-givers
What is Bandura's concept of self-efficacy?
What is Bandura's concept of self-efficacy?
Confidence in ability to do behaviours
What did McGhee & Frueh find about children with greater media exposure?
What did McGhee & Frueh find about children with greater media exposure?
They showed more gender-stereotypical views
What did Pingree find overall when children viewed women in non-stereotypical roles?
What did Pingree find overall when children viewed women in non-stereotypical roles?
Gender stereotyping decreased