A set of expected behaviors,attitudes,and traits for males or for females is called a
A) gender identity.
B) gender role.
C) gender schema.
D) gender type.

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A gender role refers to society's expectations about how males or females should behave, act, and feel. It encompasses a set of expected behaviors, attitudes, and traits considered appropriate for individuals based on their sex. Gender identity (A) refers to an individual's personal sense of being male or female. Gender schema (C) refers to an individual's mental framework of gender, including their beliefs, attitudes, and values about gender. Gender type (D) is not a commonly used term in the study of gender and is not a valid answer choice.

A Set of Expected Behaviors,attitudes,and Traits for Males or for Females