Exam 4: Men and Women, Gay and Straight

Your text discusses the experiences of Norah Vincent, who dressed and lived as a man (Ned) for 18 months. During her time as a man, what did Norah observe about men's emotional experiences?

The term Òtertiary sex characteristicsÓ refers to:

15.Your textbook outlines three differences between homosexual and heterosexual relationships: context, sexuality and monogamy, and dissolution. Explain how the differences in sexuality and monogamy could be understood using the ÒnatureÓ explanation of gender differences discussed earlier in the chapter.

Which of the following is LEAST consistent with a social structural theory explanation for sex differences in relationship behavior?

Which of the following is most consistent with sex differences in relationship awareness?

In the chapter about men and women, the textbook authors discuss a number of male-female differences in behaviors and experiences. For instance, meta-analyses show that men tend to be more likely to interrupt during a conversation than are women (d = .15), and that women are more skilled at expressing emotion than are men (d = -.52). Based on these findings we can conclude that, overall, differences between males and females are:

In an ingenious study described in your textbook, heterosexual male and female participants wore special Òvideo glassesÓ while they watched a videotape of a heterosexual couple engaged in foreplay. Male participants watched the woman much more than they watched the man, whereas female participants watched the man and woman about equally. These findings are consistent with research indicating that:

Which of the following is NOT consistent with sex differences in relationship awareness?

1.Distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary sex characteristics.

2.In the chapter about men and women, the textbook authors discuss a number of male-female differences in behaviors and experiences. For instance, meta-analyses show that men tend to be more likely to masturbate than women (d = .96), and that women are more skilled at expressing emotion than are men (d = Ð.52). Your textbook authors note that even though social scientists have come to a reasonable degree of consensus on the validity of the similarities and differences described, great controversy persists over how best to understand them. Briefly describe two broad approaches to explaining sex differences.

Which of the following conclusions about sex, gender, and intimacy is most accurate?

Homosexual is to ________ as heterosexual is to ________.

Caleb and Dianne participate in a study of stress and partner social support. Each day, over the course of a week, they report on how much stress they experienced and how much partner support they received. Which of the following is most likely to be a finding in this study?

According to the research on differences between men and women, which of the following statements is most accurate?

In order to understand differences in sexual activity between gay, lesbian, and heterosexual relationships, researchers need to consider:

Which of the following is FALSE regarding sex and physical intimacy in heterosexual relationships?

Gay and lesbian partners are sexual minorities, which lead to differences in their relationships compared to heterosexual relationships. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways the relationships of gay and lesbian couples differ from the relationships of heterosexual couples?

7.Caleb and Dianne, along with thirty-nine other heterosexual couples, participate in a study of stress and partner social support. Each day, over the course of a week, they report on how much stress they experienced and how much partner support they received. Based on the textbook material about sex differences in the couple's interactions, what would you expect the results of this study to show?

The way in which people view themselves in terms of masculine and feminine traits is referred to as their:

Which of the following statements about how homosexual and heterosexual relationships differ in terms of relationship dissolution is accurate?