An example of a gender role is
the belief that a woman's place is in the home, taking care of the children.
a baby who is born with reproductive organs of both sexes.
a biological male who feels that he is a woman.
a woman who dates other women.
Question 2An individual's acceptance of the roles and behaviors that they define as male or female is referred to as
gender identity.
ethnic identity.
heterosexual identity.
foreclosed identity.
Question 3Sexual self-definition is comprised of three aspects
possible self, gender self, and sexual self.
patterns of behavior, patterns of thoughts, and patterns of intimacy.
gender identity, gender role, and sexual orientation.
values, expression, and societal expectations.
Question 4Gender identity refers to ______, while sexual orientation refers to ______.
self-definition as male or female; erotic desires
erotic desires; self-definition as male or female
chosen gender role; homosexuality
heterosexuality; homosexuality
Question 5Harold readily adopted his parent's religious faith without question. Happy and secure, he enjoys participating in religious events with his parents. His identity status reflects
diffusion.
achievement.
foreclosure.
moratorium.
Question 6Identify one of the four aspects of identity highlighted by Erikson
hairstyle.
politics.
clothing.
income.
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