Gender bias Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What is Gender Bias?
A
The differential treatment and/or representation of males and females based on stereotypes.
2
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What is Alpha Bias?
A
Theories or research that exaggerates the difference between males and females.
3
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What is Beta Bias?
A
Theories or research that minimises or ignores the differences between males and females.
4
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What is Androcentrism?
A
Theories which are centred or focused on males.
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What does Universality mean in psychology?
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When a theory is universal it can be applied to all people irrespective of culture or gender.
6
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What is a historical critique of psychology?
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Psychology has been historically male-dominated, and many of its major theories have been charged with neglecting female perspectives.
