Asked by Daman Preet on Jul 31, 2024
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In a study conducted by Zanna & Pack (1975) , female college students were given a description of a male student who was either desirable or undesirable as a potential date and who was characterized as having traditional or more modern values. Which of the following statements is true about women's responses when the man was attractive?
A) They became more "catty" with each other.
B) They portrayed themselves as more traditional when they believed that the man was traditional.
C) They portrayed themselves as less traditional when they believed that the man was nontraditional.
D) They portrayed themselves as more traditional when they believed that the man was traditional and portrayed themselves as less traditional when they believed that the man was nontraditional.
Traditional Values
Beliefs, moral codes, and cultural standards passed down from generation to generation within a society.
Modern Values
Contemporary ethical and moral principles that guide behavior and practices, often contrasting with traditional values.
Catty
Describing behavior that is subtly or overtly spiteful, typically used to refer to mean-spirited competitiveness among women, though it can apply more broadly.
- Comprehend the idea of self-fulfilling prophecy in the context of social engagements.
- Examine how societal pressures influence gender roles and expressions.
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Raquelle WilliamsJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
In the study, female college students portrayed themselves as more traditional when they believed that the man was traditional and portrayed themselves as less traditional when they believed that the man was nontraditional. This indicates that women's responses were influenced by the perceived values of the man. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because the study did not provide any evidence of women becoming more "catty" with each other. Option B is also incorrect because the study only focused on women's responses, not on their portrayal of themselves as traditional. Option C is partially correct, but it doesn't take into account the effect of perceived traditional and nontraditional values of the man.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the idea of self-fulfilling prophecy in the context of social engagements.
- Examine how societal pressures influence gender roles and expressions.