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

On average, females mature faster than males. This would be most likely considered a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender constant 
B)  Gender role 
C)  Gender stereotype 
D)  Gender trait 
A)  Gender constant 
B)  Gender role 
C)  Gender stereotype 
D)  Gender trait

Question 3

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 4

Children see that on Saturdays their mom spends the day inside cleaning and doing the laundry while their dad does outside work such as mowing the yard and changing the oil. What theory suggests that children learn gender roles through this type of modeling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social learning 
B)  Cognitive 
C)  Feminist 
D)  Evolutionary 
A)  Social learning 
B)  Cognitive 
C)  Feminist 
D)  Evolutionary

Question 5

What country has one of the highest rates of sexual reassignment surgeries in the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  India 
C)  Iran 
D)  Brazil 
A)  Japan 
B)  India 
C)  Iran 
D)  Brazil

Question 6

If a person identifies as a woman, we can assume that person has female genitalia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

Related to current research about gender, where do researchers focus more attention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological differences between males and females 
B)  Socialized differences between males and females 
C)  Children's gender development 
D)  Gender similarities 
A)  Biological differences between males and females 
B)  Socialized differences between males and females 
C)  Children's gender development 
D)  Gender similarities

Question 9

In today's society which of the following would be most likely to be the primary breadwinner of the family?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jackie, an upper-class White female 
B)  Courtney, a lower-class White female 
C)  Don, a lower-class White male 
D)  Steve, a lower-class Black male 
A)  Jackie, an upper-class White female 
B)  Courtney, a lower-class White female 
C)  Don, a lower-class White male 
D)  Steve, a lower-class Black male

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1. Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS)

Question 11

What is the process called in which an infant is taught the basic skills for functioning in society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assimilation 
B)  Differentiation 
C)  Socialization 
D)  Acculturation 
A)  Assimilation 
B)  Differentiation 
C)  Socialization 
D)  Acculturation

Question 12

In typical development, if the male contributes a Y chromosome, the child will be male.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The pairs of chromosomes that determine the sex of the child are the autosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Research demonstrates that in the typical elementary school classroom in the U.S.:

Accepted Answer

A)  Boys and girls get about the same amount of attention. 
B)  Girls who ask questions are seen as curious and boys who ask questions are seen as aggressive. 
C)  Boys get both more praise and more criticism than girls. 
D)  Girls get more praise and boys get more criticism. 
A)  Boys and girls get about the same amount of attention. 
B)  Girls who ask questions are seen as curious and boys who ask questions are seen as aggressive. 
C)  Boys get both more praise and more criticism than girls. 
D)  Girls get more praise and boys get more criticism.

Question 15

Paul has feminized body contours, small testes, and some verbal deficits. When he goes in for an infertility evaluation, which of the following conditions is he most likely to be diagnosed with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Klinefelter syndrome 
B)  Turner syndrome 
C)  Triple X syndrome 
D)  Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia 
A)  Klinefelter syndrome 
B)  Turner syndrome 
C)  Triple X syndrome 
D)  Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Question 16

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 17

Students in your class are discussing Sandra Bem's theory of androgyny. Which student has the view most similar to more modern researchers' ideas about androgyny?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mandi: "Masculinity and femininity are on a continuum: the more masculine you are, the less feminine, and vice versa." 
B)  Arturo: "Androgyny is a great thing! Being androgynous helps resolve the 'battle of the sexes.'" 
C)  Terrance: "Androgyny allows for greater behavioral flexibility. Androgynous people have a greater repertoire of behavior to draw on in stressful and daily situations." 
D)  Shauna: "Suggesting that people should combine both 'masculine' and 'feminine' behaviors just reinforces outdated ideas of gender. Besides, what we consider to be masculine and feminine has changed over time." 
A)  Mandi: "Masculinity and femininity are on a continuum: the more masculine you are, the less feminine, and vice versa." 
B)  Arturo: "Androgyny is a great thing! Being androgynous helps resolve the 'battle of the sexes.'" 
C)  Terrance: "Androgyny allows for greater behavioral flexibility. Androgynous people have a greater repertoire of behavior to draw on in stressful and daily situations." 
D)  Shauna: "Suggesting that people should combine both 'masculine' and 'feminine' behaviors just reinforces outdated ideas of gender. Besides, what we consider to be masculine and feminine has changed over time."

Question 18

In most cultures, men are more likely than women to have all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress-related illnesses 
B)  Motor vehicle accidents 
C)  Cirrhosis of the liver 
D)  Suicide attempts 
A)  Stress-related illnesses 
B)  Motor vehicle accidents 
C)  Cirrhosis of the liver 
D)  Suicide attempts

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

On average, females mature faster than males. This would be most likely considered a:

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

Children see that on Saturdays their mom spends the day inside cleaning and doing the laundry while their dad does outside work such as mowing the yard and changing the oil. What theory suggests that children learn gender roles through this type of modeling?

What country has one of the highest rates of sexual reassignment surgeries in the world?

If a person identifies as a woman, we can assume that person has female genitalia.

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

Related to current research about gender, where do researchers focus more attention?

In today's society which of the following would be most likely to be the primary breadwinner of the family?

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

What is the process called in which an infant is taught the basic skills for functioning in society?

In typical development, if the male contributes a Y chromosome, the child will be male.

The pairs of chromosomes that determine the sex of the child are the autosomes.

Research demonstrates that in the typical elementary school classroom in the U.S.:

Paul has feminized body contours, small testes, and some verbal deficits. When he goes in for an infertility evaluation, which of the following conditions is he most likely to be diagnosed with?

Homosocial play:

Students in your class are discussing Sandra Bem's theory of androgyny. Which student has the view most similar to more modern researchers' ideas about androgyny?

In most cultures, men are more likely than women to have all of the following EXCEPT:

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

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

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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.

On average, females mature faster than males. This would be most likely considered a:

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

Children see that on Saturdays their mom spends the day inside cleaning and doing the laundry while their dad does outside work such as mowing the yard and changing the oil. What theory suggests that children learn gender roles through this type of modeling?

What country has one of the highest rates of sexual reassignment surgeries in the world?

If a person identifies as a woman, we can assume that person has female genitalia.

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

Related to current research about gender, where do researchers focus more attention?

In today's society which of the following would be most likely to be the primary breadwinner of the family?

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

What is the process called in which an infant is taught the basic skills for functioning in society?

In typical development, if the male contributes a Y chromosome, the child will be male.

The pairs of chromosomes that determine the sex of the child are the autosomes.

Research demonstrates that in the typical elementary school classroom in the U.S.:

Paul has feminized body contours, small testes, and some verbal deficits. When he goes in for an infertility evaluation, which of the following conditions is he most likely to be diagnosed with?

Homosocial play:

Students in your class are discussing Sandra Bem's theory of androgyny. Which student has the view most similar to more modern researchers' ideas about androgyny?

In most cultures, men are more likely than women to have all of the following EXCEPT:

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

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

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

Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

Filters