AQA A Level Psychology
Gender - Androgyny
Example Question
Paper Reference - 7182/3
Patrick works as a head baker in a bakery. As part of a work appraisal he has just completed
the BSRI. His score shows that he is highly androgynous.
Explain how Ptrick’s high level of androgyny might be demonstrated in his behaviour at work.
[4 Marks]
Patrick may have beneficial masculine characteristics like being tough and strong, allowing
him to lift and carry heavy bags of flour. He also may be authoritative and aggressive,
allowing him to enforce rules and coordinate his subordinates.
Patrick may have beneficial feminine characteristics like domestic abilities, allowing him to
bake the cakes and breads and decorate them. He may also be more sociable and
emotional, allowing him to relate and form healthy relationships with his co-workers.
Gender - Androgyny
Example Question
Paper Reference - 7182/3
Patrick works as a head baker in a bakery. As part of a work appraisal he has just completed
the BSRI. His score shows that he is highly androgynous.
Explain how Ptrick’s high level of androgyny might be demonstrated in his behaviour at work.
[4 Marks]
Patrick may have beneficial masculine characteristics like being tough and strong, allowing
him to lift and carry heavy bags of flour. He also may be authoritative and aggressive,
allowing him to enforce rules and coordinate his subordinates.
Patrick may have beneficial feminine characteristics like domestic abilities, allowing him to
bake the cakes and breads and decorate them. He may also be more sociable and
emotional, allowing him to relate and form healthy relationships with his co-workers.
