Question 1

Social role theory contends that psychological gender differences are mainly due to

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A) biological dispositions. 
B) similar roles of males and females. 
C) contrasting roles of males and females. 
D) innate psychological dispositions. 
A) biological dispositions. 
B) similar roles of males and females. 
C) contrasting roles of males and females. 
D) innate psychological dispositions.

Question 2

William Pollack,author of Real Boys,argues that the "boy code" tells boys that they should

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A) express anger but not positive emotions like love. 
B) express positive emotions but suppress anger and anxiety. 
C) express all of their emotions in moderation. 
D) show little,if any emotion,as they are growing up. 
A) express anger but not positive emotions like love. 
B) express positive emotions but suppress anger and anxiety. 
C) express all of their emotions in moderation. 
D) show little,if any emotion,as they are growing up.

Question 3

Caitlin tells her friend that women make better nurses and teachers than men.Caitlin's statement is

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A) generally true. 
B) a stereotype. 
C) generally false. 
D) an overstatement. 
A) generally true. 
B) a stereotype. 
C) generally false. 
D) an overstatement.

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding television and gender is TRUE?

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A) Men are portrayed as more powerful than women in many TV shows. 
B) Female characters on music videos are shown as passive. 
C) Women are overrepresented in prime-time commercials. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) Men are portrayed as more powerful than women in many TV shows. 
B) Female characters on music videos are shown as passive. 
C) Women are overrepresented in prime-time commercials. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 5

Discuss the major changes that are happening in early adolescence with respect to gender intensification.

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Psychological and behavioral differences

Question 6

Traits associated with females are labeled ________ traits.

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A) expressive 
B) concordant 
C) instrumental 
D) congruent 
A) expressive 
B) concordant 
C) instrumental 
D) congruent

Question 7

Proponents of ________ argue that gender-role classification leads to too much stereotyping.

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A) gender-competency theory 
B) gender-role transcendence 
C) androgyny theory 
D) undifferentiated theory 
A) gender-competency theory 
B) gender-role transcendence 
C) androgyny theory 
D) undifferentiated theory

Question 8

Debra's peer group is made up of only girls; Rachel's peer group is a mix of boys and girls.Debra is more likely than Rachel to be in

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A) adolescence. 
B) early adulthood. 
C) early childhood. 
D) middle childhood. 
A) adolescence. 
B) early adulthood. 
C) early childhood. 
D) middle childhood.

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding gender differences in play is TRUE?

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A) Girls are more likely than boys to play in small groups. 
B) Boys are more likely than girls to play in groups that have a leader. 
C) Boys' games tend to have winners and losers. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) Girls are more likely than boys to play in small groups. 
B) Boys are more likely than girls to play in groups that have a leader. 
C) Boys' games tend to have winners and losers. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 10

Music videos are

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A) not stereotypical of gender. 
B) slanted towards female audiences. 
C) slanted towards male audiences. 
D) not especially marketed to teen viewers. 
A) not stereotypical of gender. 
B) slanted towards female audiences. 
C) slanted towards male audiences. 
D) not especially marketed to teen viewers.

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding roles and traits of the traditional male or female is NOT true?

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A) Expressive traits are associated with men and help them to communicate effectively. 
B) Instrumental traits suited men to go out and be breadwinners. 
C) Instrumental traits equipped men to wield authority. 
D) Traditional feminine characteristics are childlike and foster dependency. 
A) Expressive traits are associated with men and help them to communicate effectively. 
B) Instrumental traits suited men to go out and be breadwinners. 
C) Instrumental traits equipped men to wield authority. 
D) Traditional feminine characteristics are childlike and foster dependency.

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding siblings and gender role development is TRUE?

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A) Older siblings become less like their younger siblings over a two-year period. 
B) Siblings play very little role in gender socialization. 
C) Younger siblings become less similar to older siblings in terms of gender role. 
D) Younger siblings become less similar to older siblings in terms of leisure activities. 
A) Older siblings become less like their younger siblings over a two-year period. 
B) Siblings play very little role in gender socialization. 
C) Younger siblings become less similar to older siblings in terms of gender role. 
D) Younger siblings become less similar to older siblings in terms of leisure activities.

Question 13

What does research conclude are the cognitive differences exist between males and females?

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Research on the differences in math abil

Question 14

What differences exist between males and females with regard to verbal skills?

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A) Females outperform males in reading and writing. 
B) Females outperform males on reading and writing only in elementary school; by high school the scores are the same in verbal skills. 
C) There are no significant differences between females and males in reading; girls outperform boys in writing. 
D) There are no significant differences between females and males in writing; girls outperform boys in reading. 
A) Females outperform males in reading and writing. 
B) Females outperform males on reading and writing only in elementary school; by high school the scores are the same in verbal skills. 
C) There are no significant differences between females and males in reading; girls outperform boys in writing. 
D) There are no significant differences between females and males in writing; girls outperform boys in reading.

Question 15

Which theorist agreed that,"Anatomy is destiny"?

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A) Sigmund Freud 
B) Robert Sternberg 
C) Jean Piaget 
D) Lev Vygotsky 
A) Sigmund Freud 
B) Robert Sternberg 
C) Jean Piaget 
D) Lev Vygotsky

Question 16

What is the "boy code" and how does it affect the emotional development of boys?

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William Pollack,the author of Real Boys,

Question 17

Which of the following is good advice for helping to improve the gendered lives of both boys and girls in adolescence?

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A) Help adolescents to reduce gender stereotyping and discrimination. 
B) Don't engage in gender stereotyping and discrimination yourself. 
C) Never model discrimination for adolescents. 
D) All of these are good advice. 
A) Help adolescents to reduce gender stereotyping and discrimination. 
B) Don't engage in gender stereotyping and discrimination yourself. 
C) Never model discrimination for adolescents. 
D) All of these are good advice.

Question 18

Which of the following findings came out of a meta-analysis of gender differences in talkativeness,affiliative speech,and self-assertive speech?

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A) Gender differences in talkativeness occurred more in dyads than in large groups. 
B) Gender differences in affiliative speech are largest during middle childhood. 
C) Boys talk more with adults than girls do. 
D) Gender differences in affiliative speech are largest during adolescence. 
A) Gender differences in talkativeness occurred more in dyads than in large groups. 
B) Gender differences in affiliative speech are largest during middle childhood. 
C) Boys talk more with adults than girls do. 
D) Gender differences in affiliative speech are largest during adolescence.

Question 19

Traits such as aggressive,independent,and power-oriented are labeled ________ traits.

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A) expressive 
B) concordant 
C) instrumental 
D) congruent 
A) expressive 
B) concordant 
C) instrumental 
D) congruent

Question 20

Explain what Freud and Erikson meant by "anatomy is destiny."

Accepted Answer

Both Freud and Erikson argued that an in

Social role theory contends that psychological gender differences are mainly due to

William Pollack,author of Real Boys,argues that the "boy code" tells boys that they should

Caitlin tells her friend that women make better nurses and teachers than men.Caitlin's statement is

Which of the following statements regarding television and gender is TRUE?

Discuss the major changes that are happening in early adolescence with respect to gender intensification.

Traits associated with females are labeled ________ traits.

Proponents of ________ argue that gender-role classification leads to too much stereotyping.

Debra's peer group is made up of only girls; Rachel's peer group is a mix of boys and girls.Debra is more likely than Rachel to be in

Which of the following statements regarding gender differences in play is TRUE?

Music videos are

Which of the following statements regarding roles and traits of the traditional male or female is NOT true?

Which of the following statements regarding siblings and gender role development is TRUE?

What does research conclude are the cognitive differences exist between males and females?

What differences exist between males and females with regard to verbal skills?

Which theorist agreed that,"Anatomy is destiny"?

What is the "boy code" and how does it affect the emotional development of boys?

Which of the following is good advice for helping to improve the gendered lives of both boys and girls in adolescence?

Which of the following findings came out of a meta-analysis of gender differences in talkativeness,affiliative speech,and self-assertive speech?

Traits such as aggressive,independent,and power-oriented are labeled ________ traits.

Explain what Freud and Erikson meant by "anatomy is destiny."

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Exam 5: Gender

Social role theory contends that psychological gender differences are mainly due to

William Pollack,author of Real Boys,argues that the "boy code" tells boys that they should

Caitlin tells her friend that women make better nurses and teachers than men.Caitlin's statement is

Which of the following statements regarding television and gender is TRUE?

Discuss the major changes that are happening in early adolescence with respect to gender intensification.

Traits associated with females are labeled ________ traits.

Proponents of ________ argue that gender-role classification leads to too much stereotyping.

Debra's peer group is made up of only girls; Rachel's peer group is a mix of boys and girls.Debra is more likely than Rachel to be in

Which of the following statements regarding gender differences in play is TRUE?

Music videos are

Which of the following statements regarding roles and traits of the traditional male or female is NOT true?

Which of the following statements regarding siblings and gender role development is TRUE?

What does research conclude are the cognitive differences exist between males and females?

What differences exist between males and females with regard to verbal skills?

Which theorist agreed that,"Anatomy is destiny"?

What is the "boy code" and how does it affect the emotional development of boys?

Which of the following is good advice for helping to improve the gendered lives of both boys and girls in adolescence?

Which of the following findings came out of a meta-analysis of gender differences in talkativeness,affiliative speech,and self-assertive speech?

Traits such as aggressive,independent,and power-oriented are labeled ________ traits.

Explain what Freud and Erikson meant by "anatomy is destiny."

Introduction

Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

The Self, identity, emotion, and Personality

Sexuality

Moral Development, values, and Religion

Families

Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Schools

Achievement, work, and Careers

Culture

Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Filters