Using a male stereotype as the standard of comparison for behavior of females is
A) egocentrism.
B) ethnocentrism.
C) androcentrism.
D) androgynous.

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Androcentrism refers to the practice of using male standards as the norm against which females are judged or compared. This can cause women's behavior, attitudes, and abilities to be devalued or overlooked. Egocentrism refers to a self-centered or self-focused perspective, while ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own cultural group is superior to others. Androgynous refers to individuals who possess both masculine and feminine traits, regardless of their gender identity.

Using a Male Stereotype as the Standard of Comparison for Behavior