Question 1

Developing one's sense of being male or female is called the gender role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Matt feels that he was meant to be a woman, even though he is a man. This disconnection between Matt's sex and gender causes him intense distress. He is contemplating surgery to alter his bodily appearance to that of a woman. Matt might be suffering from a disorder known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  feminine status disorder 
B)  male misidentity disorder 
C)  inverted sex role syndrome 
D)  gender dysphoria 
A)  feminine status disorder 
B)  male misidentity disorder 
C)  inverted sex role syndrome 
D)  gender dysphoria

Question 3

How many of the 46 chromosomes ultimately determine one's sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  five 
B)  three 
C)  one 
D)  zero 
A)  five 
B)  three 
C)  one 
D)  zero

Question 4

Genital warts are caused by a virus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One male secondary sex characteristic is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the penis 
B)  an enlarged larynx 
C)  the testicles 
D)  the prostate gland 
A)  the penis 
B)  an enlarged larynx 
C)  the testicles 
D)  the prostate gland

Question 6

A foul-smelling, cloudy discharge from the penis and burning upon urination are symptomatic of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  AIDS 
B)  syphilis 
C)  gonorrhea 
D)  genital herpes 
A)  AIDS 
B)  syphilis 
C)  gonorrhea 
D)  genital herpes

Question 7

Conclusive research has not been found to determine whether or not homosexuality is a product of biology or the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the Kinsey report, what percentage of women were predominantly homosexual?

Accepted Answer

A)  between 2 and 6 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  46 percent 
D)  more than 90 percent 
A)  between 2 and 6 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  46 percent 
D)  more than 90 percent

Question 9

Which of the following is a female primary sex characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  breasts 
B)  pubic hair 
C)  vagina 
D)  prostate gland 
A)  breasts 
B)  pubic hair 
C)  vagina 
D)  prostate gland

Question 10

Which of the following female sex organs or processes is present at birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  breasts 
B)  pubic hair 
C)  vagina 
D)  menarche 
A)  breasts 
B)  pubic hair 
C)  vagina 
D)  menarche

Question 11

Renée goes out on a date and kisses a young man. Later, she finds out that he has AIDS. She fears that she might get the disease. However, there is no scientific, documented proof of AIDS being passed to another person through saliva.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Researchers have found that when traditional males, traditional females, and androgynous people are compared in terms of the degree of depression, androgynous people are usually __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  less depressed 
B)  equally depressed 
C)  more depressed 
D)  unfulfilled 
A)  less depressed 
B)  equally depressed 
C)  more depressed 
D)  unfulfilled

Question 13

Some research suggests that a man is more likely to be homosexual if he has a lot of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  older brothers 
B)  older sisters 
C)  social support 
D)  testosterone 
A)  older brothers 
B)  older sisters 
C)  social support 
D)  testosterone

Question 14

Sexual __________ refers to enduring sexual attraction toward members of one's own sex, the opposite sex, or both.

Accepted Answer

A)  orientation 
B)  preference 
C)  choice 
D)  identification 
A)  orientation 
B)  preference 
C)  choice 
D)  identification

Question 15

If gender differences in cognition are decreasing, this is probably due to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in genetic diversity between males and females 
B)  males becoming stupid over the years due to too much football 
C)  the effects of more equal treatment of men and women in our society 
D)  greater levels of hemispheric specialization in women than in men 
A)  a decrease in genetic diversity between males and females 
B)  males becoming stupid over the years due to too much football 
C)  the effects of more equal treatment of men and women in our society 
D)  greater levels of hemispheric specialization in women than in men

Question 16

According to the Kinsey report, what percentage of women were predominantly homosexual?

Accepted Answer

A)  more than 90 percent 
B)  46 percent 
C)  20 percent 
D)  between 2 and 6 percent 
A)  more than 90 percent 
B)  46 percent 
C)  20 percent 
D)  between 2 and 6 percent

Question 17

Females are stereotypically considered to be emotional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What have twin studies told us about sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twin studies are clear in supporting that sexual orientation is influenced only by genetic factors. 
B)  Twin studies clearly do not support the idea that sexual orientation is influenced by genetics. 
C)  Although supporting a genetic influence on sexual orientation, twin studies do not rule out environmental influences as a contributor. 
D)  Twin studies have not been done in the matter of sexual orientation. 
A)  Twin studies are clear in supporting that sexual orientation is influenced only by genetic factors. 
B)  Twin studies clearly do not support the idea that sexual orientation is influenced by genetics. 
C)  Although supporting a genetic influence on sexual orientation, twin studies do not rule out environmental influences as a contributor. 
D)  Twin studies have not been done in the matter of sexual orientation.

Question 19

Recent studies have shown that cognitive differences between boys and girls __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are increasing 
B)  are decreasing 
C)  are staying the same 
D)  have decreased, but then increased 
A)  are increasing 
B)  are decreasing 
C)  are staying the same 
D)  have decreased, but then increased

Question 20

Name two primary sex characteristics in males.

Accepted Answer

Two primary sex characteristics in males

Developing one's sense of being male or female is called the gender role.

Matt feels that he was meant to be a woman, even though he is a man. This disconnection between Matt's sex and gender causes him intense distress. He is contemplating surgery to alter his bodily appearance to that of a woman. Matt might be suffering from a disorder known as __________.

How many of the 46 chromosomes ultimately determine one's sex?

Genital warts are caused by a virus.

One male secondary sex characteristic is __________.

A foul-smelling, cloudy discharge from the penis and burning upon urination are symptomatic of __________.

Conclusive research has not been found to determine whether or not homosexuality is a product of biology or the environment.

According to the Kinsey report, what percentage of women were predominantly homosexual?

Which of the following is a female primary sex characteristic?

Which of the following female sex organs or processes is present at birth?

Renée goes out on a date and kisses a young man. Later, she finds out that he has AIDS. She fears that she might get the disease. However, there is no scientific, documented proof of AIDS being passed to another person through saliva.

Researchers have found that when traditional males, traditional females, and androgynous people are compared in terms of the degree of depression, androgynous people are usually __________.

Some research suggests that a man is more likely to be homosexual if he has a lot of __________.

Sexual __________ refers to enduring sexual attraction toward members of one's own sex, the opposite sex, or both.

If gender differences in cognition are decreasing, this is probably due to __________.

According to the Kinsey report, what percentage of women were predominantly homosexual?

Females are stereotypically considered to be emotional.

What have twin studies told us about sexual orientation?

Recent studies have shown that cognitive differences between boys and girls __________.

Name two primary sex characteristics in males.

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Exam 10: Sexuality and Gender

Developing one's sense of being male or female is called the gender role.

Matt feels that he was meant to be a woman, even though he is a man. This disconnection between Matt's sex and gender causes him intense distress. He is contemplating surgery to alter his bodily appearance to that of a woman. Matt might be suffering from a disorder known as __________.

How many of the 46 chromosomes ultimately determine one's sex?

Genital warts are caused by a virus.

One male secondary sex characteristic is __________.

A foul-smelling, cloudy discharge from the penis and burning upon urination are symptomatic of __________.

Conclusive research has not been found to determine whether or not homosexuality is a product of biology or the environment.

According to the Kinsey report, what percentage of women were predominantly homosexual?

Which of the following is a female primary sex characteristic?

Which of the following female sex organs or processes is present at birth?

Renée goes out on a date and kisses a young man. Later, she finds out that he has AIDS. She fears that she might get the disease. However, there is no scientific, documented proof of AIDS being passed to another person through saliva.

Researchers have found that when traditional males, traditional females, and androgynous people are compared in terms of the degree of depression, androgynous people are usually __________.

Some research suggests that a man is more likely to be homosexual if he has a lot of __________.

Sexual __________ refers to enduring sexual attraction toward members of one's own sex, the opposite sex, or both.

If gender differences in cognition are decreasing, this is probably due to __________.

According to the Kinsey report, what percentage of women were predominantly homosexual?

Females are stereotypically considered to be emotional.

What have twin studies told us about sexual orientation?

Recent studies have shown that cognitive differences between boys and girls __________.

Name two primary sex characteristics in males.

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

Motivation and Emotion

Stress and Health

Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Filters