Question 1

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormones produced by the ovaries 
B)  hormones secreted by the pituitary gland 
C)  hormones secreted by the adrenal glands 
D)  hormones shared by both women and men 
A)  hormones produced by the ovaries 
B)  hormones secreted by the pituitary gland 
C)  hormones secreted by the adrenal glands 
D)  hormones shared by both women and men

Question 2

Anyone with a cervix needs to have an annual Pap test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The initial field trials for the birth control pill, whose risk was unknown at the time, were conducted among poor women in Puerto Rico. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  how needed the birth control pill was by poor women 
B)  how class and race are factors relating to irresponsible medical research 
C)  the opportunities for poor women of color to participate in research 
D)  how research can be generalizable to the population 
A)  how needed the birth control pill was by poor women 
B)  how class and race are factors relating to irresponsible medical research 
C)  the opportunities for poor women of color to participate in research 
D)  how research can be generalizable to the population

Question 4

Explain one of the feminist criticisms of the treatment of women in the health-care system.

Accepted Answer

Varies. 
(1) The physician-patient relat

Question 5

In a study by De Cuypere et al. (2005), transgender women and transgender men overall reported feeling ______ regarding their surgical transition.

Accepted Answer

A)  dissatisfied 
B)  satisfied 
C)  ambiguous 
D)  regretful 
A)  dissatisfied 
B)  satisfied 
C)  ambiguous 
D)  regretful

Question 6

The best time for a woman to examine herself for breast lumps is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  during menstruation 
B)  about midcycle 
C)  annually when you get a Pap smear 
D)  just before intercourse 
A)  during menstruation 
B)  about midcycle 
C)  annually when you get a Pap smear 
D)  just before intercourse

Question 7

Which of these occurs during the third stage of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  delivery of the child 
B)  labor and pushing 
C)  delivery of the placenta 
D)  the cervix dilates halfway 
A)  delivery of the child 
B)  labor and pushing 
C)  delivery of the placenta 
D)  the cervix dilates halfway

Question 8

While some degree of emotional ups and downs is common for new mothers, more severe experiences of irritability, anxiety, and sadness may be symptoms of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  motherhood melancholy 
B)  postnatal concern 
C)  stress overload 
D)  postpartum depression 
A)  motherhood melancholy 
B)  postnatal concern 
C)  stress overload 
D)  postpartum depression

Question 9

Research shows that the long-term adjustment of the majority of women after mastectomy is poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research on support for women with breast cancer indicates that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  support groups are the most effective treatment 
B)  psychotherapy is essential if the woman is to return to normal functioning 
C)  educational classes are the most helpful 
D)  post-traumatic growth groups are most effective 
A)  support groups are the most effective treatment 
B)  psychotherapy is essential if the woman is to return to normal functioning 
C)  educational classes are the most helpful 
D)  post-traumatic growth groups are most effective

Question 11

How would a feminist analysis explain pregnancy and childbirth becoming medicalized in the United States and Western nations?

Accepted Answer

Varies. As a part of the process of medi

Question 12

About 10% of women at risk of unintended pregnancy use no method of contraception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to a social construction point of view, PMS is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a result of drug companies' efforts to sell their products 
B)  present in all patriarchal societies 
C)  a socially acceptable attribution for women's anger 
D)  present only in societies affected by Western medicine 
A)  a result of drug companies' efforts to sell their products 
B)  present in all patriarchal societies 
C)  a socially acceptable attribution for women's anger 
D)  present only in societies affected by Western medicine

Question 14

Cancers, diabetes, and cerebrovascular diseases are examples of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  leading causes of death for women but not men 
B)  leading causes of death for men but not women 
C)  leading causes of death for White women and men, but not Black women and men 
D)  leading causes of death for both women and men 
A)  leading causes of death for women but not men 
B)  leading causes of death for men but not women 
C)  leading causes of death for White women and men, but not Black women and men 
D)  leading causes of death for both women and men

Question 15

"Dysmenorrhea" refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  failure to menstruate 
B)  the first 14 days of menstruation 
C)  painful menstruation 
D)  irregular menstruation 
A)  failure to menstruate 
B)  the first 14 days of menstruation 
C)  painful menstruation 
D)  irregular menstruation

Question 16

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is ineffective in relieving hot flashes 
B)  causes osteoporosis 
C)  increases vaginal dryness 
D)  increases the risk of heart attack and stroke 
A)  is ineffective in relieving hot flashes 
B)  causes osteoporosis 
C)  increases vaginal dryness 
D)  increases the risk of heart attack and stroke

Question 17

Compare and contrast surgical abortion and medical abortion.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Surgical abortion is the most co

Question 18

The most common cancer among women is ______ cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)  lung 
B)  breast 
C)  skin 
D)  cervical 
A)  lung 
B)  breast 
C)  skin 
D)  cervical

Question 19

Nearly all women will have an HPV infection at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During a natural menstrual cycle, estrogen levels ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  are fairly constant 
B)  are low except during the luteal phase 
C)  peak during menstruation 
D)  peak twice, once before ovulation and once in the luteal phase 
A)  are fairly constant 
B)  are low except during the luteal phase 
C)  peak during menstruation 
D)  peak twice, once before ovulation and once in the luteal phase

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are ______.

Anyone with a cervix needs to have an annual Pap test.

The initial field trials for the birth control pill, whose risk was unknown at the time, were conducted among poor women in Puerto Rico. This is an example of ______.

Explain one of the feminist criticisms of the treatment of women in the health-care system.

In a study by De Cuypere et al. (2005), transgender women and transgender men overall reported feeling ______ regarding their surgical transition.

The best time for a woman to examine herself for breast lumps is ______.

Which of these occurs during the third stage of pregnancy?

While some degree of emotional ups and downs is common for new mothers, more severe experiences of irritability, anxiety, and sadness may be symptoms of ______.

Research shows that the long-term adjustment of the majority of women after mastectomy is poor.

Research on support for women with breast cancer indicates that ______.

How would a feminist analysis explain pregnancy and childbirth becoming medicalized in the United States and Western nations?

About 10% of women at risk of unintended pregnancy use no method of contraception.

According to a social construction point of view, PMS is ______.

Cancers, diabetes, and cerebrovascular diseases are examples of ______.

"Dysmenorrhea" refers to ______.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause ______.

Compare and contrast surgical abortion and medical abortion.

The most common cancer among women is ______ cancer.

Nearly all women will have an HPV infection at some point in their lives.

During a natural menstrual cycle, estrogen levels ______.

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

Gender and Sexuality

Gender and Sexual Orientation

Gender and Victimization

Gender and Mental Health Issues

The Psychology of Men and Masculinity

Retrospect and Prospect

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Exam 11: Psychology, Gender, and Health

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are ______.

Anyone with a cervix needs to have an annual Pap test.

The initial field trials for the birth control pill, whose risk was unknown at the time, were conducted among poor women in Puerto Rico. This is an example of ______.

Explain one of the feminist criticisms of the treatment of women in the health-care system.

In a study by De Cuypere et al. (2005), transgender women and transgender men overall reported feeling ______ regarding their surgical transition.

The best time for a woman to examine herself for breast lumps is ______.

Which of these occurs during the third stage of pregnancy?

While some degree of emotional ups and downs is common for new mothers, more severe experiences of irritability, anxiety, and sadness may be symptoms of ______.

Research shows that the long-term adjustment of the majority of women after mastectomy is poor.

Research on support for women with breast cancer indicates that ______.

How would a feminist analysis explain pregnancy and childbirth becoming medicalized in the United States and Western nations?

About 10% of women at risk of unintended pregnancy use no method of contraception.

According to a social construction point of view, PMS is ______.

Cancers, diabetes, and cerebrovascular diseases are examples of ______.

"Dysmenorrhea" refers to ______.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause ______.

Compare and contrast surgical abortion and medical abortion.

The most common cancer among women is ______ cancer.

Nearly all women will have an HPV infection at some point in their lives.

During a natural menstrual cycle, estrogen levels ______.

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

Gender and Sexuality

Gender and Sexual Orientation

Gender and Victimization

Gender and Mental Health Issues

The Psychology of Men and Masculinity

Retrospect and Prospect

Filters