Question 1

The 23rd chromosome pair determines biological sex.In females,the chromosomes are ________,while in males,the chromosomes are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  XX;XX 
B)  XX;XY 
C)  XY;XY 
D)  XY;XX 
A)  XX;XX 
B)  XX;XY 
C)  XY;XY 
D)  XY;XX

Question 2

Michael was born with three sex chromosomes.At 20 years old,he has a very small but functional penis,a high voice,a naturally hairless face and chest,and well-developed breasts.
Based on this,Michael is most likely experiencing being intersex due to

Accepted Answer

A)  Turner syndrome. 
B)  congenital adrenal hyperplasia. 
C)  Klinefelter syndrome. 
D)  androgen insensitivity syndrome. 
A)  Turner syndrome. 
B)  congenital adrenal hyperplasia. 
C)  Klinefelter syndrome. 
D)  androgen insensitivity syndrome.

Question 3

Aditi is writing a paper on the harmful effects of pornography.Which of the following is NOT a research finding that she can correctly include in her paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viewing pornography reduces men's desire for long-term committed relationships. 
B)  After viewing sexually attractive women,straight male college students rate average women as less attractive. 
C)  Watching pornographic movies can reduce people's satisfaction with their own sex partners. 
D)  When specific objects or situations repeatedly sexually arouse people,their arousal may become dependent on those objects or situations. 
A)  Viewing pornography reduces men's desire for long-term committed relationships. 
B)  After viewing sexually attractive women,straight male college students rate average women as less attractive. 
C)  Watching pornographic movies can reduce people's satisfaction with their own sex partners. 
D)  When specific objects or situations repeatedly sexually arouse people,their arousal may become dependent on those objects or situations.

Question 4

Bruce Reimer was born biologically male.However,he underwent surgery as an infant to remove his penis after it was damaged and then was raised as a female.Later in life Bruce
Declared that he truly identified as a male.Bruce's story most clearly illustrates that gender
Identity is a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  biology,which can override gender role socialization. 
B)  gender role socialization,which can override biology. 
C)  both gender role socialization and biology. 
D)  neither gender role socialization nor biology. 
A)  biology,which can override gender role socialization. 
B)  gender role socialization,which can override biology. 
C)  both gender role socialization and biology. 
D)  neither gender role socialization nor biology.

Question 5

The development of pubic hair in males and females is considered a secondary sex characteristic because

Accepted Answer

A)  it is the second sex characteristic to emerge. 
B)  it is not directly related to sexual reproduction. 
C)  it occurs for some people but not all people. 
D)  unlike a primary sex characteristic,it can be easily modified (by shaving). 
A)  it is the second sex characteristic to emerge. 
B)  it is not directly related to sexual reproduction. 
C)  it occurs for some people but not all people. 
D)  unlike a primary sex characteristic,it can be easily modified (by shaving).

Question 6

The process of creating gender schemas starts in children by around the age of

Accepted Answer

A)  two years old. 
B)  five years old. 
C)  one year old. 
D)  six months old. 
A)  two years old. 
B)  five years old. 
C)  one year old. 
D)  six months old.

Question 7

LaShawna prefers that people use female pronouns when referring to her but describes herself as feeling something in between "male" and "female." She says she is proud to
Represent the best elements of each gender.LaShawna is describing her gender

Accepted Answer

A)  role. 
B)  identity. 
C)  transition 
D)  dysphoria. 
A)  role. 
B)  identity. 
C)  transition 
D)  dysphoria.

Question 8

Based on research on sexual arousal (Murnen & Stockton,1997),in order to make a movie or book more appealing and arousing to women,the writer should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  use more sexually explicit descriptions and images 
B)  focus on male pleasure 
C)  refrain from any sexual imagery or descriptions 
D)  use more suggestive descriptions and less explicit sex acts 
A)  use more sexually explicit descriptions and images 
B)  focus on male pleasure 
C)  refrain from any sexual imagery or descriptions 
D)  use more suggestive descriptions and less explicit sex acts

Question 9

William is a graduate student interested in studying the genetic influences on sexual orientation. One of the first things that William learns is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the Y sex chromosome inherited from the father seems to be related to men being gay. 
B)  identical twins are more likely to have the same sexual orientation than non-identical twins. 
C)  researchers have found clear evidence of a "gay gene" that is associated with homosexuality. 
D)  hormones are not known to have any influence on sexual orientation. 
A)  the Y sex chromosome inherited from the father seems to be related to men being gay. 
B)  identical twins are more likely to have the same sexual orientation than non-identical twins. 
C)  researchers have found clear evidence of a "gay gene" that is associated with homosexuality. 
D)  hormones are not known to have any influence on sexual orientation.

Question 10

People who can answer the question,"Do you think of yourself as a man or a woman?" have developed a

Accepted Answer

A)  gender schema. 
B)  gender identity. 
C)  sexual preference. 
D)  sexual schema. 
A)  gender schema. 
B)  gender identity. 
C)  sexual preference. 
D)  sexual schema.

Question 11

According to the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual,which of the following is a recognized psychological disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  being intersex 
B)  having gender dysphoria 
C)  being transgender 
D)  asexuality 
A)  being intersex 
B)  having gender dysphoria 
C)  being transgender 
D)  asexuality

Question 12

At a college in the United States a female runner was found to have XY sex chromosomes, lack ovaries and a uterus,and have internal testes that produce high levels of testosterone.
This runner may be described as being intersex because she

Accepted Answer

A)  is biologically male but experiences personal distress about this assigned gender. 
B)  is biologically male but genetically female. 
C)  is biologically male but identifies as female. 
D)  does not clearly fall into the binary of being biologically male or biologically female. 
A)  is biologically male but experiences personal distress about this assigned gender. 
B)  is biologically male but genetically female. 
C)  is biologically male but identifies as female. 
D)  does not clearly fall into the binary of being biologically male or biologically female.

Question 13

Yi Ling experiences her first menstrual period two months after her twelfth birthday. This event is called ________ and it represents development of a ________ sex characteristic.

Accepted Answer

A)  menarche;primary 
B)  menarche;secondary 
C)  spermarche;primary 
D)  spermarche;secondary 
A)  menarche;primary 
B)  menarche;secondary 
C)  spermarche;primary 
D)  spermarche;secondary

Question 14

Shana is a female who says that she is sexually attracted to other females.Based on this information alone,we can conclude that Shana's sexual orientation is

Accepted Answer

A)  either homosexual or bisexual. 
B)  only heterosexual. 
C)  only homosexual. 
D)  only bisexual. 
A)  either homosexual or bisexual. 
B)  only heterosexual. 
C)  only homosexual. 
D)  only bisexual.

Question 15

Jeremy is shown a series of photos of a person who could be either male or female.When asked to say whether he thinks the person in the photos is a boy or a girl,Jeremy says that the
Person is a girl.The next day,Jeremy is shown the photos again,but this time he identifies the
Person as a boy.Jeremy is most likely between

Accepted Answer

A)  one and two years old. 
B)  two and three years old. 
C)  four and five years old. 
D)  six and seven years old. 
A)  one and two years old. 
B)  two and three years old. 
C)  four and five years old. 
D)  six and seven years old.

Question 16

Excitement,plateau,orgasm,and resolution are stages of

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual identity. 
B)  paraphilic disorders. 
C)  desire. 
D)  the sexual response cycle. 
A)  sexual identity. 
B)  paraphilic disorders. 
C)  desire. 
D)  the sexual response cycle.

Question 17

Keith is an adolescent male who has never had sex with anyone.Keith is emotionally and romantically attracted to females and wants to date a female friend from school.Keith is
Sexually attracted to males and becomes sexually aroused when he is near certain male
Friends he finds attractive.Based on this,Keith's sexual orientation is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  asexual. 
B)  gay. 
C)  bisexual. 
D)  heterosexual. 
A)  asexual. 
B)  gay. 
C)  bisexual. 
D)  heterosexual.

Question 18

Although attitudes and behaviors toward premarital sex changed in the 1960s,before the 1990s,adult males in the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  viewed casual premarital sex as less acceptable than did adult females. 
B)  were less likely than adult females to engage in casual premarital sex. 
C)  viewed casual premarital sex as more acceptable than did adult females. 
D)  were as likely as adult females to view casual premarital sex as unacceptable. 
A)  viewed casual premarital sex as less acceptable than did adult females. 
B)  were less likely than adult females to engage in casual premarital sex. 
C)  viewed casual premarital sex as more acceptable than did adult females. 
D)  were as likely as adult females to view casual premarital sex as unacceptable.

Question 19

Describe one similarity and one difference between gender identity and sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

Gender identity is a person's own sense

Question 20

James was born with a penis but during puberty began to grow breasts.After various medical tests,a doctor tells James that he has XXY sex chromosomes.Based on this you know that
James is most likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  normal development of primary sex characteristics. 
B)  normal development of secondary sex characteristics. 
C)  atypical development as explained by the gender similarities hypothesis. 
D)  atypical development due to him being intersex. 
A)  normal development of primary sex characteristics. 
B)  normal development of secondary sex characteristics. 
C)  atypical development as explained by the gender similarities hypothesis. 
D)  atypical development due to him being intersex.

The 23rd chromosome pair determines biological sex.In females,the chromosomes are ,while in males,the chromosomes are .

Michael was born with three sex chromosomes.At 20 years old,he has a very small but functional penis,a high voice,a naturally hairless face and chest,and well-developed breasts. Based on this,Michael is most likely experiencing being intersex due to

Aditi is writing a paper on the harmful effects of pornography.Which of the following is NOT a research finding that she can correctly include in her paper?

Bruce Reimer was born biologically male.However,he underwent surgery as an infant to remove his penis after it was damaged and then was raised as a female.Later in life Bruce Declared that he truly identified as a male.Bruce's story most clearly illustrates that gender Identity is a result of

The development of pubic hair in males and females is considered a secondary sex characteristic because

The process of creating gender schemas starts in children by around the age of

LaShawna prefers that people use female pronouns when referring to her but describes herself as feeling something in between "male" and "female." She says she is proud to Represent the best elements of each gender.LaShawna is describing her gender

Based on research on sexual arousal (Murnen & Stockton,1997),in order to make a movie or book more appealing and arousing to women,the writer should do which of the following?

William is a graduate student interested in studying the genetic influences on sexual orientation. One of the first things that William learns is that

People who can answer the question,"Do you think of yourself as a man or a woman?" have developed a

According to the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual,which of the following is a recognized psychological disorder?

At a college in the United States a female runner was found to have XY sex chromosomes, lack ovaries and a uterus,and have internal testes that produce high levels of testosterone. This runner may be described as being intersex because she

Yi Ling experiences her first menstrual period two months after her twelfth birthday. This event is called and it represents development of a sex characteristic.

Shana is a female who says that she is sexually attracted to other females.Based on this information alone,we can conclude that Shana's sexual orientation is

Excitement,plateau,orgasm,and resolution are stages of

Although attitudes and behaviors toward premarital sex changed in the 1960s,before the 1990s,adult males in the United States

Describe one similarity and one difference between gender identity and sexual orientation.

James was born with a penis but during puberty began to grow breasts.After various medical tests,a doctor tells James that he has XXY sex chromosomes.Based on this you know that James is most likely experiencing

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Exam 10: Sex, gender, and Sexuality

The 23rd chromosome pair determines biological sex.In females,the chromosomes are ________,while in males,the chromosomes are ________.

Michael was born with three sex chromosomes.At 20 years old,he has a very small but functional penis,a high voice,a naturally hairless face and chest,and well-developed breasts. Based on this,Michael is most likely experiencing being intersex due to

Aditi is writing a paper on the harmful effects of pornography.Which of the following is NOT a research finding that she can correctly include in her paper?

Bruce Reimer was born biologically male.However,he underwent surgery as an infant to remove his penis after it was damaged and then was raised as a female.Later in life Bruce Declared that he truly identified as a male.Bruce's story most clearly illustrates that gender Identity is a result of

The development of pubic hair in males and females is considered a secondary sex characteristic because

The process of creating gender schemas starts in children by around the age of

LaShawna prefers that people use female pronouns when referring to her but describes herself as feeling something in between "male" and "female." She says she is proud to Represent the best elements of each gender.LaShawna is describing her gender

Based on research on sexual arousal (Murnen & Stockton,1997),in order to make a movie or book more appealing and arousing to women,the writer should do which of the following?

William is a graduate student interested in studying the genetic influences on sexual orientation. One of the first things that William learns is that

People who can answer the question,"Do you think of yourself as a man or a woman?" have developed a

According to the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual,which of the following is a recognized psychological disorder?

At a college in the United States a female runner was found to have XY sex chromosomes, lack ovaries and a uterus,and have internal testes that produce high levels of testosterone. This runner may be described as being intersex because she

Yi Ling experiences her first menstrual period two months after her twelfth birthday. This event is called ________ and it represents development of a ________ sex characteristic.

Shana is a female who says that she is sexually attracted to other females.Based on this information alone,we can conclude that Shana's sexual orientation is

Excitement,plateau,orgasm,and resolution are stages of

Although attitudes and behaviors toward premarital sex changed in the 1960s,before the 1990s,adult males in the United States

Describe one similarity and one difference between gender identity and sexual orientation.

James was born with a penis but during puberty began to grow breasts.After various medical tests,a doctor tells James that he has XXY sex chromosomes.Based on this you know that James is most likely experiencing

Introducing the World of Psychology

The Role of Biology in Psychology

Consciousness

Development Across the Life Span

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Health and Well-Being

Social Psychology

Self and Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatments

Filters

The 23rd chromosome pair determines biological sex.In females,the chromosomes are ,while in males,the chromosomes are .

Yi Ling experiences her first menstrual period two months after her twelfth birthday. This event is called and it represents development of a sex characteristic.