Psychology Assignment: Article Analysis of 'Do Girls See Themselves'

This homework assignment analyzes the article "Do Girls See Themselves as Less Smart than Boys?" which discusses how societal stereotypes, particularly those related to gender, influence the self-perception of intelligence in young girls. The assignment requires a summary of the article's main idea, including the impact of stereotypes and unconscious biases on girls' self-image and career aspirations. It also examines the supporting facts presented by the author, such as the influence of parents, teachers, and the environment on children's self-perception. The assignment prompts the student to identify any related concepts from textbooks, potential biases, and new terms, like "unconscious bias," discussed in the article. The student is also asked to define the term and reflect on how parents can help counter negative stereotypes by being mindful of their own biases and encouraging their daughters. The assignment concludes with a bibliography citing the source article.

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Title and number of article Do girls see themselves as less smart than boys? Study
says yes (Collins, L. (2015). Do girls see
themselves as less smart than boys? Study says
yes. Retrieved 27 March 2020, from
https://www.deseret.com/2017/2/15/20606172/do-
girls-see-themselves-as-less-smart-than-boys-
study-says-yes)
)
Briefly state main idea of the
article
little girl consider themselves as less intelligent and smart
based on the stereotype as a very young age that men
have a high level of intellectual ability compared to
women. The stereotype from a young age discourages
women to pursue a prestigious career.
List of important facts the authors
uses to support the main idea
1. While feminine behaviours are dimensional such
as being kind and nurturing, the stereotypes from
young age hindered them to pursue their career in
mathematics and physics
2. female students are more likely to achieve better
grades compared to male students However,
majority of teachers and parents credited the
female students for their hard work rather than
intelligence
3. Parents, teachers and other adults within the
immediate environment influence the self-image
of children at a very young age.
What information or ideas
discussed in this article also
discussed in your text books,
chapters and page numbers
The article discussed that stereotype is based on our own
consciousness.
List any examples of bias or faulty
reasoning that found in article
No faulty reason was found in the article
List any new terms /concepts that
were discussed that you found in
the article
Parents are required to be mindful while communicating
with their children, praise their female child to be bright,
smart and intelligent. They are required to pay attention
to their unconscious biases, especially mothers must

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Write a short definition examine their self-image, reasoning skills and dedication
while representing themselves to their female child. It
will enable the female child to alter their stereotypes by
considering their mother as a role model for their
smartness and intelligence
Unconscious bias: it is considered as the stereotype
based on certain groups of people that individuals form
outside their own conscious awareness

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Bibliography:
Collins, L. (2015). Do girls see themselves as less smart than boys? Study says yes. Retrieved
27 March 2020, from https://www.deseret.com/2017/2/15/20606172/do-girls-see-
themselves-as-less-smart-than-boys-study-says-yes