Question 1

Explain Taylor's tend-and-befriend theory challenging traditional stress models as they apply to women.

Accepted Answer

Classical stress theory describes a biobehavioral response to stress: In the biological component, the sympathetic nervous system is activated, thereby facilitating the behavioral response, which is flight-or-fight. Taylor proposed an alternative to the androcentric fight-or-flight with her theory of tend-and-befriend. Taylor's theory proposed that the female behavioral response is to tend to one's young and affiliate with (befriend) a social group that, collectively, provides protection from threats. This behavioral response is facilitated by the biological response, which involves secretion of oxytocin.

Question 2

The masculine analysis would argue that male privilege is pervasive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Taylor revised ______ to incorporate women's responses, which she characterizes as "tend and befriend."

Accepted Answer

A)  moral development theory 
B)  relationship theory 
C)  stress theory 
D)  Kohlberg's theory 
A)  moral development theory 
B)  relationship theory 
C)  stress theory 
D)  Kohlberg's theory C

Question 4

Overall, there are more gender differences than gender similarities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What types of identities would you need to consider when taking an intersectional perspective?

Accepted Answer

Varies. There are numerous identities yo

Question 6

Describe Faludi's basic argument regarding backlash of feminism.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Faludi's basic argument was that

Question 7

According to Susan Faludi, in her book Backlash!, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a counterassault of antifeminism has been launched to attack the progress women have made over the last several decades 
B)  women survivors of rape and battering need to unite to fight back against violent men 
C)  the 1994 election of a Republican majority in Congress re-invigorated the feminist movement to fight back 
D)  new reproductive technologies are leading to a decline in the status of the female role 
A)  a counterassault of antifeminism has been launched to attack the progress women have made over the last several decades 
B)  women survivors of rape and battering need to unite to fight back against violent men 
C)  the 1994 election of a Republican majority in Congress re-invigorated the feminist movement to fight back 
D)  new reproductive technologies are leading to a decline in the status of the female role

Question 8

Jeanne Moorman found that at 30, a never-married, college-educated woman had a ______ chance of marriage.

Accepted Answer

A)  20-25% 
B)  33-38% 
C)  42-50% 
D)  58-66% 
A)  20-25% 
B)  33-38% 
C)  42-50% 
D)  58-66%

Question 9

Researchers used the ______ to measure women's scores on their passive acceptance, including revelation, embeddedness, and active commitment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Feminist Identity Scale 
B)  Socialization Scale 
C)  Modern Feminism Scale 
D)  Activist Scale 
A)  Feminist Identity Scale 
B)  Socialization Scale 
C)  Modern Feminism Scale 
D)  Activist Scale

Question 10

There is some support for Taylor's tend-and-befriend theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Social psychology laboratory experiments ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  support Faludi's concept of backlash 
B)  show that women who are consistent with gender stereotypes are sabotaged by another person 
C)  show that when people are assigned to the role of feminist, they support violations of gender stereotypes 
D)  most women won't interrupt another woman violating gender roles 
A)  support Faludi's concept of backlash 
B)  show that women who are consistent with gender stereotypes are sabotaged by another person 
C)  show that when people are assigned to the role of feminist, they support violations of gender stereotypes 
D)  most women won't interrupt another woman violating gender roles

Question 12

Today, we are in the third wave of feminism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An intersectional approach considers numerous identities and how they shape individuals' experiences throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to feminism, "women's issues" should be understood as _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  men's issues 
B)  traditional issues 
C)  modern issues 
D)  human issues 
A)  men's issues 
B)  traditional issues 
C)  modern issues 
D)  human issues

Question 15

The idea that women's struggle to "do it all" is a result of feminists' fight for women to have access to paid employment is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  feminisms faults 
B)  the androcentrist perspective 
C)  backlash against women and feminism 
D)  Bennett's theory 
A)  feminisms faults 
B)  the androcentrist perspective 
C)  backlash against women and feminism 
D)  Bennett's theory

Question 16

Today, we are in the midst of feminism's ______ wave.

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth

Question 17

Respecting our common humanity and empowering those from marginalized groups is a part of which perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  androgyny theory 
B)  analysis of humanity 
C)  re-visioning theory 
D)  intersectional feminism 
A)  androgyny theory 
B)  analysis of humanity 
C)  re-visioning theory 
D)  intersectional feminism

Question 18

The ______ was an example of affirmation and support for gender equality.

Accepted Answer

A)  Feminist March 
B)  Women's March 
C)  Humanist March 
D)  Gender Equality March 
A)  Feminist March 
B)  Women's March 
C)  Humanist March 
D)  Gender Equality March

Question 19

After measuring stress responses in dog handlers before and after competition, researchers found striking gender differences in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol levels 
B)  the biobehavioral response 
C)  affiliative behaviors 
D)  palpitation 
A)  cortisol levels 
B)  the biobehavioral response 
C)  affiliative behaviors 
D)  palpitation

Question 20

The traditional male role ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is flexible and variable 
B)  does not promote psychological well-being 
C)  has been changing rapidly 
D)  is similar to the traditional female role 
A)  is flexible and variable 
B)  does not promote psychological well-being 
C)  has been changing rapidly 
D)  is similar to the traditional female role

Explain Taylor's tend-and-befriend theory challenging traditional stress models as they apply to women.

The masculine analysis would argue that male privilege is pervasive.

Taylor revised ______ to incorporate women's responses, which she characterizes as "tend and befriend."

Overall, there are more gender differences than gender similarities.

What types of identities would you need to consider when taking an intersectional perspective?

Describe Faludi's basic argument regarding backlash of feminism.

According to Susan Faludi, in her book Backlash!, ______.

Jeanne Moorman found that at 30, a never-married, college-educated woman had a ______ chance of marriage.

Researchers used the ______ to measure women's scores on their passive acceptance, including revelation, embeddedness, and active commitment.

There is some support for Taylor's tend-and-befriend theory.

Social psychology laboratory experiments ______.

Today, we are in the third wave of feminism.

An intersectional approach considers numerous identities and how they shape individuals' experiences throughout life.

According to feminism, "women's issues" should be understood as _______.

The idea that women's struggle to "do it all" is a result of feminists' fight for women to have access to paid employment is an example of ______.

Today, we are in the midst of feminism's ______ wave.

Respecting our common humanity and empowering those from marginalized groups is a part of which perspective?

The ______ was an example of affirmation and support for gender equality.

After measuring stress responses in dog handlers before and after competition, researchers found striking gender differences in ______.

The traditional male role ______.

Introduction

Theoretical Perspectives on Gender

Gender Stereotypes and Gender Differences

The Intersection of Gender and Ethnicity

Gender and Communication

Gender and Emotion

Lifespan Development

Abilities, Motivation, and Achievement

Gender and Work

Biology and Gender

Psychology, Gender, and Health

Gender and Sexuality

Gender and Sexual Orientation

Gender and Victimization

Gender and Mental Health Issues

The Psychology of Men and Masculinity

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Exam 17: Retrospect and Prospect

Explain Taylor's tend-and-befriend theory challenging traditional stress models as they apply to women.

The masculine analysis would argue that male privilege is pervasive.

Taylor revised ______ to incorporate women's responses, which she characterizes as "tend and befriend."

Overall, there are more gender differences than gender similarities.

What types of identities would you need to consider when taking an intersectional perspective?

Describe Faludi's basic argument regarding backlash of feminism.

According to Susan Faludi, in her book Backlash!, ______.

Jeanne Moorman found that at 30, a never-married, college-educated woman had a ______ chance of marriage.

Researchers used the ______ to measure women's scores on their passive acceptance, including revelation, embeddedness, and active commitment.

There is some support for Taylor's tend-and-befriend theory.

Social psychology laboratory experiments ______.

Today, we are in the third wave of feminism.

An intersectional approach considers numerous identities and how they shape individuals' experiences throughout life.

According to feminism, "women's issues" should be understood as _______.

The idea that women's struggle to "do it all" is a result of feminists' fight for women to have access to paid employment is an example of ______.

Today, we are in the midst of feminism's ______ wave.

Respecting our common humanity and empowering those from marginalized groups is a part of which perspective?

The ______ was an example of affirmation and support for gender equality.

After measuring stress responses in dog handlers before and after competition, researchers found striking gender differences in ______.

The traditional male role ______.

Introduction

Theoretical Perspectives on Gender

Gender Stereotypes and Gender Differences

The Intersection of Gender and Ethnicity

Gender and Communication

Gender and Emotion

Lifespan Development

Abilities, Motivation, and Achievement

Gender and Work

Biology and Gender

Psychology, Gender, and Health

Gender and Sexuality

Gender and Sexual Orientation

Gender and Victimization

Gender and Mental Health Issues

The Psychology of Men and Masculinity

Filters