A03

• What is one strength of Bem's work regarding androgyny?

  Androgyny is measured quantitatively
• Why is Bem's numerical approach useful for research?

  It quantifies a dependent variable in studies
• What does Janet Spence argue about gender analysis?

  Qualitative methods better analyze gender complexities
• What is a compromise suggested for studying androgyny?

  • Combine quantitative and qualitative approaches
  • Use different scales for analysis
  • Example: Personal Attribute Questionnaire (PAQ)
• What does the PAQ add to Bem's dimension?

  Instrumentality and expressivity
• What was a strength of the BSRI when it was developed?

  It was valid and reliable for measuring androgyny
• How many judges rated the traits for the BSRI?

  100 judges (50 male and 50 female)
• How were the traits for the BSRI selected?

  Judges rated 200 traits for 'maleness' and 'femaleness'
• What demonstrated the validity of the BSRI?

  Results matched participants' gender identity descriptions
• What did the follow-up study of the BSRI show?

  Similar scores indicated test-retest reliability
• What is a counterpoint to the BSRI's validity?

  It was developed over 40 years ago
• Why might the BSRI lack generalizability?

  It was devised using only U.S. participants
• What does the term 'temporal validity' refer to in the context of the BSRI?

  Its relevance may have changed over time
• What limitation does the BSRI have regarding self-awareness?

  People may lack insight into their gender identity
• Why is the scoring system of the BSRI considered subjective?

  People's application of the 7-point scale may differ
• What does the BSRI suggest about masculinity, femininity, and androgyny?

  It may not be an objective way to assess them