Human Growth and Development CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the term for the process by which a child assumes the gender characteristics of their culture?

Boost theory
Genderization
Sex typing
Gender answerability

The correct answer is: Sex typing

Sex typing is the process by which a child adopts the gender roles, behaviors, and norms of their culture. Boost theory is a term used in the domain of marketing and sales, it refers to techniques and strategies that companies use to increase brand value and customer loyalty. Genderization is a sociological term used to describe the process of labeling and categorizing individuals based on their gender. Gender answerability is a feminist term referring to the ways in which individuals are held accountable for their actions based on their gender. In terms of this question, sex typing is the most accurate and specific term for describing the process of a child assuming gender characteristics of their culture.