Question 1

Research indicates that stereotyped gender roles are more rigid for

Accepted Answer

A)  girls. 
B)  boys. 
C)  children from nuclear families. 
D)  children from single-parent families. 
A)  girls. 
B)  boys. 
C)  children from nuclear families. 
D)  children from single-parent families.

Question 2

An adolescent's sexual identity involves all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  activities. 
B)  styles of behavior. 
C)  indication of sexual orientation. 
D)  strong sexual arousal. 
A)  activities. 
B)  styles of behavior. 
C)  indication of sexual orientation. 
D)  strong sexual arousal.

Question 3

Pat's 23rd pair of chromosomes is XY. Pat is biologically a

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A)  male. 
B)  female. 
C)  carrier for fragile X syndrome. 
D)  child with Down syndrome. 
A)  male. 
B)  female. 
C)  carrier for fragile X syndrome. 
D)  child with Down syndrome.

Question 4

List five sexually transmitted infections.

Accepted Answer

1. Gonorrhea
2. Syph

Question 5

A cognitive structure made up of a network of associations that guide an individual's perceptions is a

Accepted Answer

A)  bias. 
B)  heuristic. 
C)  attitude. 
D)  schema. 
A)  bias. 
B)  heuristic. 
C)  attitude. 
D)  schema.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a typically reported consequence of sexual harassment in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in disordered eating 
B)  more promiscuous sexual behavior 
C)  psychological distress 
D)  physical illness 
A)  an increase in disordered eating 
B)  more promiscuous sexual behavior 
C)  psychological distress 
D)  physical illness

Question 7

Which of the following 16-year-old girls is MOST likely to become pregnant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amy, who is a Latina 
B)  Kelly, who is an African American 
C)  Joanna, who is a non-Latina White 
D)  Lilly, who is an Asian American 
A)  Amy, who is a Latina 
B)  Kelly, who is an African American 
C)  Joanna, who is a non-Latina White 
D)  Lilly, who is an Asian American

Question 8

Your text describes several biological influences on sex (congenital adrenal hyperplasia, androgen insensitivity and pelvic field defect). Please describe one of these.

Accepted Answer

Androgen insensitivity: A condition that

Question 9

Social cognitive theory of gender attributes psychological differences between men and women to

Accepted Answer

A)  observation, imitation, and the rewarding and punishment of gender-appropriate and gender inappropriate behavior experienced by children. 
B)  the degree of success with which one navigates certain discontinuous psychosocial crises. 
C)  the degree of identification with the same-sex parent. 
D)  naturally selected historical roles. 
A)  observation, imitation, and the rewarding and punishment of gender-appropriate and gender inappropriate behavior experienced by children. 
B)  the degree of success with which one navigates certain discontinuous psychosocial crises. 
C)  the degree of identification with the same-sex parent. 
D)  naturally selected historical roles.

Question 10

Gina loves to play rugby, and Josh is enrolled in ballet lessons. What is the likely reaction of their peers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Josh's peers will more readily accept his interest and Gina's peers will more readily reject her choice. 
B)  Peers will reject both individuals' behaviors. 
C)  Peers will accept both individuals' behaviors. 
D)  Gina's peers will more readily accept her interest and Josh's peers will more readily reject his choice. 
A)  Josh's peers will more readily accept his interest and Gina's peers will more readily reject her choice. 
B)  Peers will reject both individuals' behaviors. 
C)  Peers will accept both individuals' behaviors. 
D)  Gina's peers will more readily accept her interest and Josh's peers will more readily reject his choice.

Question 11

What two types of aggression tend to be displayed just as much or more by girls than by boys?

Accepted Answer

1. Verbal

Question 12

Dr. Barlow displays pictures of 10 individuals and asks students to match them with a list of occupations. Unwittingly, the students align traditionally male jobs with pictures of men and traditionally female jobs with pictures of women. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  sex discrimination. 
B)  gender role attribution. 
C)  gender stereotyping. 
D)  gender constancy. 
A)  sex discrimination. 
B)  gender role attribution. 
C)  gender stereotyping. 
D)  gender constancy.

Question 13

One of the best predictors of getting an STI is

Accepted Answer

A)  heterosexual behavior. 
B)  homosexual behavior. 
C)  asking a partner about his sexual behavior. 
D)  having sex with multiple partners. 
A)  heterosexual behavior. 
B)  homosexual behavior. 
C)  asking a partner about his sexual behavior. 
D)  having sex with multiple partners.

Question 14

Gender typing is the

Accepted Answer

A)  social and psychological dimensions of being female or male. 
B)  biological aspects of being female or male. 
C)  set of expectations that prescribe how females and males should act, think, and feel. 
D)  acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role. 
A)  social and psychological dimensions of being female or male. 
B)  biological aspects of being female or male. 
C)  set of expectations that prescribe how females and males should act, think, and feel. 
D)  acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role.

Question 15

Compared with the male brain, which of the following is characteristic of a female brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  One part of the hypothalamus involved in sexual behavior is larger. 
B)  It is smaller in size but has more folds and surface area. 
C)  An area of the parietal lobe that functions in visuospatial skills is larger. 
D)  Areas involved in emotional expression show less metabolic activity. 
A)  One part of the hypothalamus involved in sexual behavior is larger. 
B)  It is smaller in size but has more folds and surface area. 
C)  An area of the parietal lobe that functions in visuospatial skills is larger. 
D)  Areas involved in emotional expression show less metabolic activity.

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding child sex play, exhibiting or inspecting the genitals, in children is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children who engage in sex play are more likely to have psychological disorders as adults. 
B)  Children who engage in sex play are more likely to have sexual adjustment issues in adolescence. 
C)  Child sex play is common in early childhood. 
D)  The main surge in sexual interest takes place in elementary school. 
A)  Children who engage in sex play are more likely to have psychological disorders as adults. 
B)  Children who engage in sex play are more likely to have sexual adjustment issues in adolescence. 
C)  Child sex play is common in early childhood. 
D)  The main surge in sexual interest takes place in elementary school.

Question 17

Paulo unconsciously knows what it means to be a boy. He interacts with others, chooses activities, and interprets information in accordance with this cognitive representation of "maleness." This is an example of which gender development theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  social cognitive 
B)  psychoanalytic 
C)  psychosocial 
D)  gender schema 
A)  social cognitive 
B)  psychoanalytic 
C)  psychosocial 
D)  gender schema

Question 18

Females are most likely to be stereotyped as _______, whereas males are most likely to be stereotyped as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitive and power-oriented; aggressive and independent 
B)  independent and power-oriented; warm and aggressive 
C)  power-oriented and warm; sensitive and aggressive 
D)  sensitive and warm; aggressive and independent 
A)  sensitive and power-oriented; aggressive and independent 
B)  independent and power-oriented; warm and aggressive 
C)  power-oriented and warm; sensitive and aggressive 
D)  sensitive and warm; aggressive and independent

Question 19

A part of the hypothalamus involved in sexual behavior tends to be _____ in males than females.

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus; smaller 
B)  hypothalamus; larger 
C)  hippocampus; smaller 
D)  hypothalamus; smaller 
A)  thalamus; smaller 
B)  hypothalamus; larger 
C)  hippocampus; smaller 
D)  hypothalamus; smaller

Question 20

List two negative consequences of teen pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Adolescent pregnancy creates health risk

Research indicates that stereotyped gender roles are more rigid for

An adolescent's sexual identity involves all of the following EXCEPT

Pat's 23rd pair of chromosomes is XY. Pat is biologically a

List five sexually transmitted infections.

A cognitive structure made up of a network of associations that guide an individual's perceptions is a

Which of the following is NOT a typically reported consequence of sexual harassment in women?

Which of the following 16-year-old girls is MOST likely to become pregnant?

Your text describes several biological influences on sex (congenital adrenal hyperplasia, androgen insensitivity and pelvic field defect). Please describe one of these.

Social cognitive theory of gender attributes psychological differences between men and women to

Gina loves to play rugby, and Josh is enrolled in ballet lessons. What is the likely reaction of their peers?

What two types of aggression tend to be displayed just as much or more by girls than by boys?

Dr. Barlow displays pictures of 10 individuals and asks students to match them with a list of occupations. Unwittingly, the students align traditionally male jobs with pictures of men and traditionally female jobs with pictures of women. This is an example of

One of the best predictors of getting an STI is

Gender typing is the

Compared with the male brain, which of the following is characteristic of a female brain?

Which of the following statements regarding child sex play, exhibiting or inspecting the genitals, in children is TRUE?

Paulo unconsciously knows what it means to be a boy. He interacts with others, chooses activities, and interprets information in accordance with this cognitive representation of "maleness." This is an example of which gender development theory?

Females are most likely to be stereotyped as _, whereas males are most likely to be stereotyped as .

A part of the hypothalamus involved in sexual behavior tends to be _____ in males than females.

List two negative consequences of teen pregnancy.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, Identity, and Personality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, Achievement, and Work

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

Exam 12: Gender and Sexuality

Research indicates that stereotyped gender roles are more rigid for

An adolescent's sexual identity involves all of the following EXCEPT

Pat's 23rd pair of chromosomes is XY. Pat is biologically a

List five sexually transmitted infections.

A cognitive structure made up of a network of associations that guide an individual's perceptions is a

Which of the following is NOT a typically reported consequence of sexual harassment in women?

Which of the following 16-year-old girls is MOST likely to become pregnant?

Your text describes several biological influences on sex (congenital adrenal hyperplasia, androgen insensitivity and pelvic field defect). Please describe one of these.

Social cognitive theory of gender attributes psychological differences between men and women to

Gina loves to play rugby, and Josh is enrolled in ballet lessons. What is the likely reaction of their peers?

What two types of aggression tend to be displayed just as much or more by girls than by boys?

Dr. Barlow displays pictures of 10 individuals and asks students to match them with a list of occupations. Unwittingly, the students align traditionally male jobs with pictures of men and traditionally female jobs with pictures of women. This is an example of

One of the best predictors of getting an STI is

Gender typing is the

Compared with the male brain, which of the following is characteristic of a female brain?

Which of the following statements regarding child sex play, exhibiting or inspecting the genitals, in children is TRUE?

Paulo unconsciously knows what it means to be a boy. He interacts with others, chooses activities, and interprets information in accordance with this cognitive representation of "maleness." This is an example of which gender development theory?

Females are most likely to be stereotyped as _______, whereas males are most likely to be stereotyped as ______.

A part of the hypothalamus involved in sexual behavior tends to be _____ in males than females.

List two negative consequences of teen pregnancy.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, Identity, and Personality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, Achievement, and Work

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

Females are most likely to be stereotyped as _, whereas males are most likely to be stereotyped as .