Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Trapped in a woman's body 
B)  Trapped in a man's body 
C)  Physically attracted to men 
D)  Physically attracted to females 
A)  Trapped in a woman's body 
B)  Trapped in a man's body 
C)  Physically attracted to men 
D)  Physically attracted to females

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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Question 4

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 which 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 which 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 5

An androgynous individual has ambiguous genitals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Iran has one of the highest rates of sexual reassignment surgery in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Epstein, what aspect of human behavior perpetuates gender inequalities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross cultural differences 
B)  Gender role stereotyping 
C)  Sexual attraction 
D)  Dichotomous thinking 
A)  Cross cultural differences 
B)  Gender role stereotyping 
C)  Sexual attraction 
D)  Dichotomous thinking

Question 8

Sandra Bem would define an androgynous individual as one who:

Accepted Answer

A)  Shows neither masculine nor feminine characteristics 
B)  Is high in masculinity and low in femininity 
C)  Is low in masculinity and high in femininity 
D)  Is high in masculinity and high in femininity 
A)  Shows neither masculine nor feminine characteristics 
B)  Is high in masculinity and low in femininity 
C)  Is low in masculinity and high in femininity 
D)  Is high in masculinity and high in femininity

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Analogous 
B)  Haploid 
C)  Androgens 
D)  Homologous 
A)  Analogous 
B)  Haploid 
C)  Androgens 
D)  Homologous

Question 10

Describe two disorders of sex development (DSD) and the recommended treatment for each.

Accepted Answer

1. Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS)

Question 11

In the Native American culture, this person was often biologically female, initiated into puberty as a man, married a woman, and was highly respected in the society. What is the term used to describe this person?

Accepted Answer

A)  A hijra 
B)  A two-spirit 
C)  A xani-th 
D)  A kathoey 
A)  A hijra 
B)  A two-spirit 
C)  A xani-th 
D)  A kathoey

Question 12

Homosocial play:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is an early indication of homosexual orientation. 
B)  Is universal. 
C)  Usually begins when children are about 8 years old. 
D)  Causes children to be rejected by their peers. 
A)  Is an early indication of homosexual orientation. 
B)  Is universal. 
C)  Usually begins when children are about 8 years old. 
D)  Causes children to be rejected by their peers.

Question 13

Differentiate among transgenderism, transsexualism, gender dysphoria and asexuality.

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Question 14

What is the best treatment for Turner's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administration of testosterone during puberty 
B)  Administration of estrogen and progesterone during puberty 
C)  Administration of androgens at birth 
D)  There is no known treatment for Turner's syndrome at this time. 
A)  Administration of testosterone during puberty 
B)  Administration of estrogen and progesterone during puberty 
C)  Administration of androgens at birth 
D)  There is no known treatment for Turner's syndrome at this time.

Question 15

Stewart has small testicles, a low level of testosterone, feminized body contours and is infertile. What is Stewart's most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kleinfelter's syndrome 
B)  Triple X syndrome 
C)  Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 
D)  Hermaphroditism 
A)  Kleinfelter's syndrome 
B)  Triple X syndrome 
C)  Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 
D)  Hermaphroditism

Question 16

Using the measure of androgyny developed by Sandra Bem in the 1970's, what did current research find related to perceptions of gender traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  While most of the feminine traits were still accurate, less than half of the masculine traits were still accurate. 
B)  While most of the masculine traits were still accurate, less than half of the feminine traits were still accurate. 
C)  Both male and female traits have remained constant over the past 30 years. 
D)  Both male and female traits have changed significantly over the past 30 years. 
A)  While most of the feminine traits were still accurate, less than half of the masculine traits were still accurate. 
B)  While most of the masculine traits were still accurate, less than half of the feminine traits were still accurate. 
C)  Both male and female traits have remained constant over the past 30 years. 
D)  Both male and female traits have changed significantly over the past 30 years.

Question 17

What is most often true for transsexual people who take cross-sex hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  If they choose to stop taking hormones, changes up to that point are permanent. 
B)  If they choose to stop taking hormones, some changes will be reversible and some will be permanent. 
C)  If they decide to stop taking hormones, they will experience serious side effects because their hormones will no longer be in balance. 
D)  If they decide to stop taking hormones, all of the changes will be reversed. 
A)  If they choose to stop taking hormones, changes up to that point are permanent. 
B)  If they choose to stop taking hormones, some changes will be reversible and some will be permanent. 
C)  If they decide to stop taking hormones, they will experience serious side effects because their hormones will no longer be in balance. 
D)  If they decide to stop taking hormones, all of the changes will be reversed.

Question 18

What is true of Turner's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  It affects only males. 
B)  It affects only females. 
C)  It affects both males and females equally. 
D)  It is a condition that makes it impossible to identify a child as male or female. 
A)  It affects only males. 
B)  It affects only females. 
C)  It affects both males and females equally. 
D)  It is a condition that makes it impossible to identify a child as male or female.

Question 19

All of the following are true about sex development and brain differentiation EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual differentiation of the brain occurs prior to sexual differentiation of the genitals. 
B)  Male brains signal continuous release of hormones. 
C)  Female brains signal release of hormones in a cyclical pattern. 
D)  Hormones influence development of the brain both in the uterus and after birth. 
A)  Sexual differentiation of the brain occurs prior to sexual differentiation of the genitals. 
B)  Male brains signal continuous release of hormones. 
C)  Female brains signal release of hormones in a cyclical pattern. 
D)  Hormones influence development of the brain both in the uterus and after birth.

Question 20

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.

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

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

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

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

An androgynous individual has ambiguous genitals.

Iran has one of the highest rates of sexual reassignment surgery in the world.

According to Epstein, what aspect of human behavior perpetuates gender inequalities?

Sandra Bem would define an androgynous individual as one who:

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

Describe two disorders of sex development (DSD) and the recommended treatment for each.

In the Native American culture, this person was often biologically female, initiated into puberty as a man, married a woman, and was highly respected in the society. What is the term used to describe this person?

Homosocial play:

Differentiate among transgenderism, transsexualism, gender dysphoria and asexuality.

What is the best treatment for Turner's syndrome?

Stewart has small testicles, a low level of testosterone, feminized body contours and is infertile. What is Stewart's most likely diagnosis?

Using the measure of androgyny developed by Sandra Bem in the 1970's, what did current research find related to perceptions of gender traits?

What is most often true for transsexual people who take cross-sex hormones?

What is true of Turner's syndrome?

All of the following are true about sex development and brain differentiation EXCEPT:

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

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Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

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Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

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

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

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

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

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

An androgynous individual has ambiguous genitals.

Iran has one of the highest rates of sexual reassignment surgery in the world.

According to Epstein, what aspect of human behavior perpetuates gender inequalities?

Sandra Bem would define an androgynous individual as one who:

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

Describe two disorders of sex development (DSD) and the recommended treatment for each.

In the Native American culture, this person was often biologically female, initiated into puberty as a man, married a woman, and was highly respected in the society. What is the term used to describe this person?

Homosocial play:

Differentiate among transgenderism, transsexualism, gender dysphoria and asexuality.

What is the best treatment for Turner's syndrome?

Stewart has small testicles, a low level of testosterone, feminized body contours and is infertile. What is Stewart's most likely diagnosis?

Using the measure of androgyny developed by Sandra Bem in the 1970's, what did current research find related to perceptions of gender traits?

What is most often true for transsexual people who take cross-sex hormones?

What is true of Turner's syndrome?

All of the following are true about sex development and brain differentiation EXCEPT:

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

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication: Enriching Your 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 HIV/AIDS

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Sexual Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

Filters