Asked by Christopher Massieu on Jul 31, 2024

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Which of the following leads to selective attention and selective memory?

A) gender constancy
B) gender schemas
C) imitation
D) relational aggression

Gender Schemas

Cognitive structures that dictate how individuals interpret and process information based on perceived gender roles and identities.

Selective Memory

The tendency to remember only certain details of an event or situation, often those that align with one's beliefs or attitudes.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on certain stimuli in the environment while ignoring others.

  • Identify the factors leading to selective attention and memory in gender cognizance.
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Maria TerehoffAug 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Gender schemas lead to selective attention and selective memory as individuals tend to pay more attention to and remember information that is consistent with their gender schema while ignoring or lessening the importance of information that is not consistent with their gender schema.