Question 1

Feminist researchers would endorse which of the following research practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  performing single-gender research 
B)  asking participants to designate their gender identity using their own words 
C)  conducting the majority of psychological research in a lab 
D)  thinking in terms of Variable A causing effects on Variable B 
A)  performing single-gender research 
B)  asking participants to designate their gender identity using their own words 
C)  conducting the majority of psychological research in a lab 
D)  thinking in terms of Variable A causing effects on Variable B

Question 2

Eve, in the Biblical story of Adam and Eve, is an example of which recurring historical theme?

Accepted Answer

A)  a feminine evil 
B)  the virgin 
C)  the Madonna 
D)  polyandry 
A)  a feminine evil 
B)  the virgin 
C)  the Madonna 
D)  polyandry

Question 3

Modern sexism involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a denial that there is continuing discrimination against women 
B)  antagonistic feelings about women's "demands" 
C)  resentment about perceived special favors granted to women 
D)  all of these 
A)  a denial that there is continuing discrimination against women 
B)  antagonistic feelings about women's "demands" 
C)  resentment about perceived special favors granted to women 
D)  all of these

Question 4

In one study of adolescent girls' experiences with sexism, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  23% had been discouraged in math, science, or computers by teachers and 32% had been discouraged by boys in these areas. 
B)  the results indicated that experiences of sexism are rare today. 
C)  80% had been discouraged by teachers in math, science, or computers. 
D)  girls were more likely to receive discouraging messages from teachers than from boys. 
A)  23% had been discouraged in math, science, or computers by teachers and 32% had been discouraged by boys in these areas. 
B)  the results indicated that experiences of sexism are rare today. 
C)  80% had been discouraged by teachers in math, science, or computers. 
D)  girls were more likely to receive discouraging messages from teachers than from boys.

Question 5

The historical theme "male as normative" means ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the male is seen as "normal," the female as a variant or deviation 
B)  the male is considered the Other 
C)  the female is often created first in creation myths 
D)  none of these 
A)  the male is seen as "normal," the female as a variant or deviation 
B)  the male is considered the Other 
C)  the female is often created first in creation myths 
D)  none of these

Question 6

Bias that recognizes a person's birth-assigned gender but not their gender identity is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexism 
B)  genderism 
C)  cisgenderism 
D)  identity bias 
A)  sexism 
B)  genderism 
C)  cisgenderism 
D)  identity bias

Question 7

A study that compares two groups--males and females--on aggressive behavior is an example of a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental design 
B)  quasi-experimental design 
C)  case study 
D)  correlational study 
A)  experimental design 
B)  quasi-experimental design 
C)  case study 
D)  correlational study

Question 8

The United States of America ranks 3rd on the Gender Inequality Index (GII).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

It has been shown that the researcher's gender may affect the outcome of research. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  biased theoretical models 
B)  biased interpretation of results 
C)  an experimenter effect 
D)  an observer effect 
A)  biased theoretical models 
B)  biased interpretation of results 
C)  an experimenter effect 
D)  an observer effect

Question 10

An interpretation of research results in which women's behavior is seen as unfavorable compared to men's is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a female deficit model 
B)  a psychoanalytic interpretation 
C)  gynocentrism 
D)  interpreter effect 
A)  a female deficit model 
B)  a psychoanalytic interpretation 
C)  gynocentrism 
D)  interpreter effect

Question 11

A researcher finds that women interrupt men fewer times than men interrupt women in mixed-gender groups. The researcher concludes that this indicates that women lack assertiveness. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  an unbiased interpretation 
B)  a female deficit interpretation 
C)  feminist methods 
D)  a psychoanalytic interpretation 
A)  an unbiased interpretation 
B)  a female deficit interpretation 
C)  feminist methods 
D)  a psychoanalytic interpretation

Question 12

The Gender Inequality Index (GII) measures country-level gender equality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A definition of "psychological measurement" is

Accepted Answer

A)  the process of assigning numbers to characteristics of people 
B)  quantitative research 
C)  qualitative research 
D)  an experiment 
A)  the process of assigning numbers to characteristics of people 
B)  quantitative research 
C)  qualitative research 
D)  an experiment

Question 14

Explain the importance of conducting gender-fair research.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Gender-fair approaches to resear

Question 15

Single-gender research is an example of gender-fair research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A researcher interviewed 45 African American women about their experiences of sexual objectification in order to study bias based on gender, race, and class. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  quantitative research 
B)  qualitative research 
C)  experimental research 
D)  correlational research 
A)  quantitative research 
B)  qualitative research 
C)  experimental research 
D)  correlational research

Question 17

Using a single-gender sample and then interpreting the results as if they were true of all people is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the error of overgeneralization 
B)  a problem with imprecise psychological measurement 
C)  a particular kind of observer effect 
D)  a tendency to stereotype 
A)  the error of overgeneralization 
B)  a problem with imprecise psychological measurement 
C)  a particular kind of observer effect 
D)  a tendency to stereotype

Question 18

Enrica had female anatomy at birth, was raised as a girl, and has a female identity. Enrica is a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  trans woman 
B)  heterosexual woman 
C)  cis woman 
D)  intersex woman 
A)  trans woman 
B)  heterosexual woman 
C)  cis woman 
D)  intersex woman

Question 19

First, describe each of the four waves of feminism. Then compare and contrast them in terms of their respective time periods, theories, and social and political issues.

Accepted Answer

Varies. First-wave feminism occurred in

Question 20

A feminist researcher would prefer to call people who are studied "subjects" rather than "participants."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Feminist researchers would endorse which of the following research practices?

Eve, in the Biblical story of Adam and Eve, is an example of which recurring historical theme?

Modern sexism involves which of the following?

In one study of adolescent girls' experiences with sexism, ______.

The historical theme "male as normative" means ______.

Bias that recognizes a person's birth-assigned gender but not their gender identity is known as ______.

A study that compares two groups--males and females--on aggressive behavior is an example of a(n) ______.

The United States of America ranks 3rd on the Gender Inequality Index (GII).

It has been shown that the researcher's gender may affect the outcome of research. This is an example of ______.

An interpretation of research results in which women's behavior is seen as unfavorable compared to men's is an example of ______.

A researcher finds that women interrupt men fewer times than men interrupt women in mixed-gender groups. The researcher concludes that this indicates that women lack assertiveness. This is an example of ______.

The Gender Inequality Index (GII) measures country-level gender equality.

A definition of "psychological measurement" is

Explain the importance of conducting gender-fair research.

Single-gender research is an example of gender-fair research.

A researcher interviewed 45 African American women about their experiences of sexual objectification in order to study bias based on gender, race, and class. This is an example of ______.

Using a single-gender sample and then interpreting the results as if they were true of all people is an example of ______.

Enrica had female anatomy at birth, was raised as a girl, and has a female identity. Enrica is a ______.

First, describe each of the four waves of feminism. Then compare and contrast them in terms of their respective time periods, theories, and social and political issues.

A feminist researcher would prefer to call people who are studied "subjects" rather than "participants."

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

Retrospect and Prospect

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Exam 1: Introduction

Feminist researchers would endorse which of the following research practices?

Eve, in the Biblical story of Adam and Eve, is an example of which recurring historical theme?

Modern sexism involves which of the following?

In one study of adolescent girls' experiences with sexism, ______.

The historical theme "male as normative" means ______.

Bias that recognizes a person's birth-assigned gender but not their gender identity is known as ______.

A study that compares two groups--males and females--on aggressive behavior is an example of a(n) ______.

The United States of America ranks 3rd on the Gender Inequality Index (GII).

It has been shown that the researcher's gender may affect the outcome of research. This is an example of ______.

An interpretation of research results in which women's behavior is seen as unfavorable compared to men's is an example of ______.

A researcher finds that women interrupt men fewer times than men interrupt women in mixed-gender groups. The researcher concludes that this indicates that women lack assertiveness. This is an example of ______.

The Gender Inequality Index (GII) measures country-level gender equality.

A definition of "psychological measurement" is

Explain the importance of conducting gender-fair research.

Single-gender research is an example of gender-fair research.

A researcher interviewed 45 African American women about their experiences of sexual objectification in order to study bias based on gender, race, and class. This is an example of ______.

Using a single-gender sample and then interpreting the results as if they were true of all people is an example of ______.

Enrica had female anatomy at birth, was raised as a girl, and has a female identity. Enrica is a ______.

First, describe each of the four waves of feminism. Then compare and contrast them in terms of their respective time periods, theories, and social and political issues.

A feminist researcher would prefer to call people who are studied "subjects" rather than "participants."

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

Retrospect and Prospect

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