Why is it important there is rigorous testing across both genders?
There are genderdifferences leading to genderbias
What is the effect of gender bias?
Findings cannot be generalised
Who suggested Alpha and Beta bias as two general types of gender bias?
Mustin and Maracek
What two general types of gender bias did Mustin and Maracek suggest?
Alpha & Beta
What is Alpha bias?
Exaggerating the differences between men and women
Alpha bias: Exaggerating the differences between men and women
What is Beta bias?
Minimising the differences between men and women
Beta bias: Minimising the differences between men and women
What is Alpha bias an attempt to?
Exaggerate or overestimate the differences between genders
What are the differences in Alpha bias typically presented as?
Real and enduringdifferences between sexes
What are the differences in Alpha bias more likely to do for women?
Devalue them
Can the differences in Alpha bias heighten the value of women?
Ocassionally
What theory did Wilson come up with showing Alpha bias?
Sociobiological theory of relationship formation
What is Wilson's Sociobiological theory of relationship formation?
Male'ssexualpromiscuity is genetically determined whereas females who engage in the same are going against their nature
What is the possible implication of Alpha bias?
Evolutionary approach suggests men are dominant and women are more parental - outdated as society has changed and evolutionary approach shouldn't justifygender differences
What is beta bias an attempt to?
Minimise or underestimatedifferences between men and women
Who performed a study demonstrating beta bias?
Milgram
What response is an example of beta bias?
Fight or flight
Why is fight or flight an example of beta bias?
Originally based exclusively on males, then females