Exam 11: Sex and Gender

A person's biological classification as either male or female based on the sex chromosomes contained in his or her DNA is called their __________.

Which hormone is the primary determinant of whether a baby will develop male or female external genitalia?

Early psychological research concluded that early childhood experiences - including childhood sexual abuse or unresolved pre-Oedipal conflicts - were the reason why some individuals are homosexual.What has recent research found?

Which of the following is the best description of a "winkte" individual?

Richard is homosexual and has been for many years.Ever since high school he knew that he was gay,although he often wished that he was heterosexual.The fact that Richard is sexually attracted to men and not to women defines his sexual __________.

When Sven was born,his doctors and parents initially believed that he was a girl due to the fact that he had an unusually small penis and no evident testicles.In fact,however,Sven's testes had developed internally,which is an indication that he had __________.

LaValle is 4 years old,and as one might expect he pays very careful attention to his father.He imitates many of his father's actions,copies his behaviors,and responds appropriately to rewards and punishments for his own behaviors.LaValle is learning many aspects of gender through the __________ theory.

While girls are more likely to be diagnosed with autistic disorder,boys are more likely to suffer from problems with hyperactivity.

As early as ages 8-11,gender segregation tends to peak,with boys and girls gravitating toward their same-sex peers,and demonstrating different preferred types of play.Boys predominantly prefer to play in __________ groups that focus on __________.

Some theorists have suggested that the aggressive nature of men contributes to their overrepresentation in leadership positions in groups such as juries or governments.In fact,approximately ___% of the world's governing parliament seats were held by men in 2005.

Which of the following statements about the reported quality of relationships is most consistent with research findings?

An intersexed individual is defined as a person who:

At a recent viewing of the latest Hollywood blockbuster,LaToya and Ronald shared an awkward moment.LaToya,deeply moved by the story line,began to cry during the movie,while Ronald sat twiddling his thumbs wondering when the movie would finally be over.Afterward,while they were discussing their different reactions,Ronald said "Well,girls always cry at sappy movies.That's why guys really hate those kinds of shows." Ronald is demonstrating that he holds very deep gender __________.

Maurice was born with an XY chromosome type,and he has the external genitalia of a male.For the better part of his life,however,Maurice has felt like he was supposed to be a woman.He has always identified more with feminine clothes,behaviors,and emotions.According your textbook,Maurice has a male __________.

Chastity and Shane are fraternal twins,born 17 minutes apart.They go through many of life's trials and tribulations together,but if their developmental schedules hold true to average,Chastity will start going through her pubescent development approximately ___________ her brother.

What is the relationship between the release of androgens and the Müllerian system during prenatal development?

The development of the __________ system is caused by the secretion of __________ during the third month of pregnancy.

Gender identity disorder is a condition that describes an individual who has a strong sense that she/he was born into the body of the wrong gender.

The __________ are the first sex organs to develop,and they are identical in male and female fetuses for the 1st four weeks of prenatal development.

Several different species of animals have been found to engage in homosexual activities,with of members of those species engaging in exclusively homosexual behavior.