Sex, Gender & Sex-role Stereotypes (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is androgyny?
What is androgyny?
A balance of masculine & feminine traits
Why is androgyny associated with psychological well-being?
Why is androgyny associated with psychological well-being?
Better equipped to adapt to situations
How many characteristics in total does the BSRI use?
How many characteristics in total does the BSRI use?
60 characteristics
What rating method do participants use on the BSRI?
What rating method do participants use on the BSRI?
7-point Likert scale
How many participants was the BSRI piloted with?
How many participants was the BSRI piloted with?
Over 1000 participants
What timeframe demonstrated the BSRI's test-retest reliability?
What timeframe demonstrated the BSRI's test-retest reliability?
Similar scores after one month
Why might the BSRI lack temporal validity?
Why might the BSRI lack temporal validity?
Developed 40 years ago, gender norms changed
What cultural limitation does the BSRI have?
What cultural limitation does the BSRI have?
Made using US sample, not generalisable
Why is the BSRI considered subjective?
Why is the BSRI considered subjective?
Self-report: varying opinions on traits
Why is gender harder to measure objectively than sex?
Why is gender harder to measure objectively than sex?
Gender is a social construct
What challenges Bem's view that androgyny is psychologically healthier?
What challenges Bem's view that androgyny is psychologically healthier?
Masculine traits valued in western culture
What overall approach is considered best for psychological health?
What overall approach is considered best for psychological health?
Flexible approach to adapt to situations