Dr.Jackson recently taught a course on the psychology of women where half the class was women who identified as feminists,and the other half comprised of male college athletes.She expected lively debates,but instead found both groups to be reserved throughout each class meeting;the women deferred to the men during discussions,while the men complimented the women on their expertise about gender.After interviewing the students,she learned that the women were worried about being seen as too feminist,whereas the men were worried they'd be perceived as sexist.The students' ____________ of the other group influenced their _______________ in the classroom,making discussions less authentic because they were all doing gender.

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The students' expectations of the other group (feminists for men and athletes for women) influenced their interactions in the classroom. The women deferred to the men during discussions, while the men complimented the women on their expertise about gender. These behaviors were likely influenced by the students' expectations of how members of the other group would behave or respond. This made discussions less authentic because they were all doing gender - performing behavior that aligned with their gender identities or expectations of their gender group.

DrJackson Recently Taught a Course on the Psychology of Women