Question 1

Sexual differentiation of the genitals begins earlier in pregnancy than sexual differentiation of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Generally speaking, a transsexual individual with an "XX" sex chromosome pair is likely to feel ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  uncomfortable in a female's body 
B)  uncomfortable in a male's body 
C)  physically attracted to men 
D)  physically attracted to women 
A)  uncomfortable in a female's body 
B)  uncomfortable in a male's body 
C)  physically attracted to men 
D)  physically attracted to women

Question 3

Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome is a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  zygote 
B)  somatic cell 
C)  gamete 
D)  autosome 
A)  zygote 
B)  somatic cell 
C)  gamete 
D)  autosome

Question 4

Differentiate between sex and gender, and explain how the Bruce/Brenda case shed light on the nature versus nurture debate.

Accepted Answer

"Sex" refers to biological aspects of be

Question 5

Breasts are an example of secondary sexual characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Socialization occurs at every age and level of development, and the same is true of gender role socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What term refers to male and female sex organs which develop from the same tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  analogous 
B)  haploid 
C)  androgens 
D)  homologous 
A)  analogous 
B)  haploid 
C)  androgens 
D)  homologous

Question 8

All of the following are true about congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Even though the body produces excessive amounts of androgens, there is often little effect on a developing male fetus. 
B)  Girls may be born with masculinized external genitalia that can be corrected with surgery. 
C)  Most individuals with CAH are not diagnosed until later in life. 
D)  In girls with CAH, there seems to be an impact on childhood play and sexual orientation. 
A)  Even though the body produces excessive amounts of androgens, there is often little effect on a developing male fetus. 
B)  Girls may be born with masculinized external genitalia that can be corrected with surgery. 
C)  Most individuals with CAH are not diagnosed until later in life. 
D)  In girls with CAH, there seems to be an impact on childhood play and sexual orientation.

Question 9

Differentiate among transgenderism, gender dysphoria, gender fluidity, and genderqueer.

Accepted Answer

Transgenderism refers to one's gender ex

Question 10

Explain how a person's development of a "gender schema" influences his or her view of gender. Give two examples to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Schemas are cognitive mechanisms or maps

Question 11

Maleek was born with typically appearing external male genitalia as well as one ovary. How would this person be identified?

Accepted Answer

A)  as an intersex person 
B)  as a transgender person 
C)  as a bisexual person 
D)  as a hermaphrodite 
A)  as an intersex person 
B)  as a transgender person 
C)  as a bisexual person 
D)  as a hermaphrodite

Question 12

What influence the fundamental ways in which we think about gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender stereotypes 
B)  hormones 
C)  prophylactics 
D)  None of these are correct. 
A)  gender stereotypes 
B)  hormones 
C)  prophylactics 
D)  None of these are correct.

Question 13

What do the hijra, kathoey, and xani-th have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are biological males. 
B)  They are allowed sexual access to women and men. 
C)  They partake in both male and female work. 
D)  They are asexual. 
A)  They are biological males. 
B)  They are allowed sexual access to women and men. 
C)  They partake in both male and female work. 
D)  They are asexual.

Question 14

What is the meaning of word "heterosexual"?

Accepted Answer

A)  characterizing a sexual relationship between a man and a woman 
B)  characterizing a sexual relationship between men 
C)  characterizing a sexual relationship between women 
D)  characterizing a sexual relationship between transgender people 
A)  characterizing a sexual relationship between a man and a woman 
B)  characterizing a sexual relationship between men 
C)  characterizing a sexual relationship between women 
D)  characterizing a sexual relationship between transgender people

Question 15

Who is likely to hold a more negative attitude about aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Michelle, a White lesbian woman 
B)  Courtney, a White heterosexual woman 
C)  Jesse, a Latino gay man 
D)  Robert, a Black heterosexual man 
A)  Michelle, a White lesbian woman 
B)  Courtney, a White heterosexual woman 
C)  Jesse, a Latino gay man 
D)  Robert, a Black heterosexual man

Question 16

Sexual differentiation is caused by __________ and begins around 6 to 8 weeks gestation.

Accepted Answer

A)  autosomes 
B)  sex chromosomes 
C)  X chromosomes 
D)  Y chromosomes 
A)  autosomes 
B)  sex chromosomes 
C)  X chromosomes 
D)  Y chromosomes

Question 17

Someone with Turner syndrome would look like a genetic female at birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What statement describes current best practice related to intersex children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hormonal treatment begun prenatally to prevent problems with the sex differentiation that occurs in the latter stages of pregnancy. 
B)  Surgical intervention to correct external abnormalities at birth. 
C)  Gender assignment at birth with surgical intervention at puberty. 
D)  Gender assignment withheld and surgical intervention delayed until child is of the age to decide. 
A)  Hormonal treatment begun prenatally to prevent problems with the sex differentiation that occurs in the latter stages of pregnancy. 
B)  Surgical intervention to correct external abnormalities at birth. 
C)  Gender assignment at birth with surgical intervention at puberty. 
D)  Gender assignment withheld and surgical intervention delayed until child is of the age to decide.

Question 19

A child with gonads of one sex but ambiguous external genitalia is referred to as asexual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Children see that their mom spends Saturdays inside cleaning and doing laundry while their dad does outside work such as mowing the yard and fixing the car. What theory will guide the children's ideas about gender roles?

Accepted Answer

A)  social learning 
B)  cognitive 
C)  feminist 
D)  evolutionary 
A)  social learning 
B)  cognitive 
C)  feminist 
D)  evolutionary

Sexual differentiation of the genitals begins earlier in pregnancy than sexual differentiation of the brain.

Generally speaking, a transsexual individual with an "XX" sex chromosome pair is likely to feel ______________________.

Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome is a(n) __________.

Differentiate between sex and gender, and explain how the Bruce/Brenda case shed light on the nature versus nurture debate.

Breasts are an example of secondary sexual characteristics.

Socialization occurs at every age and level of development, and the same is true of gender role socialization.

What term refers to male and female sex organs which develop from the same tissue?

All of the following are true about congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) EXCEPT:

Differentiate among transgenderism, gender dysphoria, gender fluidity, and genderqueer.

Explain how a person's development of a "gender schema" influences his or her view of gender. Give two examples to support your answer.

Maleek was born with typically appearing external male genitalia as well as one ovary. How would this person be identified?

What influence the fundamental ways in which we think about gender?

What do the hijra, kathoey, and xani-th have in common?

What is the meaning of word "heterosexual"?

Who is likely to hold a more negative attitude about aging?

Sexual differentiation is caused by __________ and begins around 6 to 8 weeks gestation.

Someone with Turner syndrome would look like a genetic female at birth.

What statement describes current best practice related to intersex children?

A child with gonads of one sex but ambiguous external genitalia is referred to as asexual.

Children see that their mom spends Saturdays inside cleaning and doing laundry while their dad does outside work such as mowing the yard and fixing the car. What theory will guide the children's ideas about gender roles?

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Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

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Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

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Exam 4: Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Sexual differentiation of the genitals begins earlier in pregnancy than sexual differentiation of the brain.

Generally speaking, a transsexual individual with an "XX" sex chromosome pair is likely to feel ______________________.

Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome is a(n) __________.

Differentiate between sex and gender, and explain how the Bruce/Brenda case shed light on the nature versus nurture debate.

Breasts are an example of secondary sexual characteristics.

Socialization occurs at every age and level of development, and the same is true of gender role socialization.

What term refers to male and female sex organs which develop from the same tissue?

All of the following are true about congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) EXCEPT:

Differentiate among transgenderism, gender dysphoria, gender fluidity, and genderqueer.

Explain how a person's development of a "gender schema" influences his or her view of gender. Give two examples to support your answer.

Maleek was born with typically appearing external male genitalia as well as one ovary. How would this person be identified?

What influence the fundamental ways in which we think about gender?

What do the hijra, kathoey, and xani-th have in common?

What is the meaning of word "heterosexual"?

Who is likely to hold a more negative attitude about aging?

Sexual differentiation is caused by __________ and begins around 6 to 8 weeks gestation.

Someone with Turner syndrome would look like a genetic female at birth.

What statement describes current best practice related to intersex children?

A child with gonads of one sex but ambiguous external genitalia is referred to as asexual.

Children see that their mom spends Saturdays inside cleaning and doing laundry while their dad does outside work such as mowing the yard and fixing the car. What theory will guide the children's ideas about gender roles?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

Filters