John lost his job as a steelworker. However, when seeking new employment, John considers a wide variety of jobs, such as fighter pilot, teacher, and nurse. Given these choices, a psychologist like Bem might consider John to be __________

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Bem's theory of androgyny suggests that individuals who score high in both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine personality traits are more adaptable to different situations and have a wider range of career choices. John's consideration of a variety of jobs that are not traditionally associated with his gender suggests that he may have an androgynous personality.

John Lost His Job as a Steelworker