Question 1

Emphasis on the use of nonsexist language

Accepted Answer

A)  is necessary because language signifies and reinforces the status of individuals and groups within a particular society. 
B)  downplays the more serious issues of the physical and economic oppression of women. 
C)  is trivial and misplaced. 
D)  both B and C above 
A)  is necessary because language signifies and reinforces the status of individuals and groups within a particular society. 
B)  downplays the more serious issues of the physical and economic oppression of women. 
C)  is trivial and misplaced. 
D)  both B and C above

Question 2

Symbolic annihilation is defined as symbolically ignoring, trivializing. or demeaning a particular group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

It has been argued by some that watching violence reduces the likelihood that viewers will actually behave violently themselves, since the viewing allows them to release the tensions that may lead to real-life violence. This theory emphasizes the __________ effect of violent viewing.

Accepted Answer

A)  cathartic 
B)  catalytic 
C)  modeling 
D)  reinforcement 
A)  cathartic 
B)  catalytic 
C)  modeling 
D)  reinforcement

Question 4

Men's nonverbal communication style is best characterized as

Accepted Answer

A)  passive. 
B)  supportive. 
C)  empathic. 
D)  dominant. 
A)  passive. 
B)  supportive. 
C)  empathic. 
D)  dominant.

Question 5

What are the three major theories of the relationship between the viewing of violence and real-life violent behavior? Provide an example to illustrate the central principles of each perspective.

Accepted Answer

The three major theories of the relation

Question 6

Research on popular women's magazines shows

Accepted Answer

A)  many changes in the portrayal of women from 1949 to 1980. 
B)  there is less sexually explicit material in magazines today compared to magazines in the 1980s 
C)  in the 1980s, the most popular theme was "getting and keeping a man." 
D)  femininity typically is defined by these magazines as a narcissistic absorption with oneself. 
A)  many changes in the portrayal of women from 1949 to 1980. 
B)  there is less sexually explicit material in magazines today compared to magazines in the 1980s 
C)  in the 1980s, the most popular theme was "getting and keeping a man." 
D)  femininity typically is defined by these magazines as a narcissistic absorption with oneself.

Question 7

Men are more likely to blog and use social networking websites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Studies show that the greatest move toward equality of the sexes on television has taken place on

Accepted Answer

A)  local news programs. 
B)  network news programs. 
C)  situation comedies. 
D)  network mini-series. 
A)  local news programs. 
B)  network news programs. 
C)  situation comedies. 
D)  network mini-series.

Question 9

Sexually exploitative use of women in advertising has increased since the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Based on your authors' study, men's magazines focus on interpersonal relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

There is an increasing effort by major daily newspapers to recruit more gay men and lesbians to their newsroom staffs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss the gender differences in use of social media and networking websites.

Accepted Answer

Gender differences in the use of social

Question 13

Compare and contrast the dominant themes in popular magazines for women and men.

Accepted Answer

The dominant themes in popular magazines

Question 14

With respect to the portrayal of the sexes on television today,

Accepted Answer

A)  female characters are more likely to work outside the home than in the past. 
B)  male characters are more likely to be shown as honest. 
C)  male characters are shown as sensitive and supportive of wives. 
D)  both A and C are correct. 
A)  female characters are more likely to work outside the home than in the past. 
B)  male characters are more likely to be shown as honest. 
C)  male characters are shown as sensitive and supportive of wives. 
D)  both A and C are correct.

Question 15

Studies indicate that women of color are making even more progress than White women in local television news.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss television as a gender socializer. What are the images of men and women that are portrayed? Make sure to include information about music videos and news broadcasting.

Accepted Answer

Television has long been recognized as a

Question 17

The extent to which an individual viewer of violence is likely to imitate the violence that has been viewed is mediated by whether or not the violent model was rewarded for her or his violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Portraying women on television as thin and physically attractive may have the following effect on female viewers:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased mood 
B)  decreased self-esteem 
C)  lower opinion of body image 
D)  all of the above 
A)  decreased mood 
B)  decreased self-esteem 
C)  lower opinion of body image 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

Research on prime-time television indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  women are given more leeway in terms of their personal appearance than men are. 
B)  men are given more leeway in terms of their personal appearance than women are. 
C)  women tend to be older and more mature than men. 
D)  there has been a vast increase in the number of Hispanic women in central roles since 1970. 
A)  women are given more leeway in terms of their personal appearance than men are. 
B)  men are given more leeway in terms of their personal appearance than women are. 
C)  women tend to be older and more mature than men. 
D)  there has been a vast increase in the number of Hispanic women in central roles since 1970.

Question 20

In television news programming

Accepted Answer

A)  women of color fare especially well in off-camera positions. 
B)  all-male news desks are prevalent on local news programs. 
C)  generally, women anchors are older than their male counter-parts. 
D)  minorities remain dramatically underrepresented on the network news. 
A)  women of color fare especially well in off-camera positions. 
B)  all-male news desks are prevalent on local news programs. 
C)  generally, women anchors are older than their male counter-parts. 
D)  minorities remain dramatically underrepresented on the network news.

Emphasis on the use of nonsexist language

Symbolic annihilation is defined as symbolically ignoring, trivializing. or demeaning a particular group.

It has been argued by some that watching violence reduces the likelihood that viewers will actually behave violently themselves, since the viewing allows them to release the tensions that may lead to real-life violence. This theory emphasizes the __________ effect of violent viewing.

Men's nonverbal communication style is best characterized as

What are the three major theories of the relationship between the viewing of violence and real-life violent behavior? Provide an example to illustrate the central principles of each perspective.

Research on popular women's magazines shows

Men are more likely to blog and use social networking websites.

Studies show that the greatest move toward equality of the sexes on television has taken place on

Sexually exploitative use of women in advertising has increased since the 1970s.

Based on your authors' study, men's magazines focus on interpersonal relationships.

There is an increasing effort by major daily newspapers to recruit more gay men and lesbians to their newsroom staffs.

Discuss the gender differences in use of social media and networking websites.

Compare and contrast the dominant themes in popular magazines for women and men.

With respect to the portrayal of the sexes on television today,

Studies indicate that women of color are making even more progress than White women in local television news.

Discuss television as a gender socializer. What are the images of men and women that are portrayed? Make sure to include information about music videos and news broadcasting.

The extent to which an individual viewer of violence is likely to imitate the violence that has been viewed is mediated by whether or not the violent model was rewarded for her or his violence.

Portraying women on television as thin and physically attractive may have the following effect on female viewers:

Research on prime-time television indicates that

In television news programming

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Exam 6: The Great Communicators: Language and the Media

Emphasis on the use of nonsexist language

Symbolic annihilation is defined as symbolically ignoring, trivializing. or demeaning a particular group.

It has been argued by some that watching violence reduces the likelihood that viewers will actually behave violently themselves, since the viewing allows them to release the tensions that may lead to real-life violence. This theory emphasizes the __________ effect of violent viewing.

Men's nonverbal communication style is best characterized as

What are the three major theories of the relationship between the viewing of violence and real-life violent behavior? Provide an example to illustrate the central principles of each perspective.

Research on popular women's magazines shows

Men are more likely to blog and use social networking websites.

Studies show that the greatest move toward equality of the sexes on television has taken place on

Sexually exploitative use of women in advertising has increased since the 1970s.

Based on your authors' study, men's magazines focus on interpersonal relationships.

There is an increasing effort by major daily newspapers to recruit more gay men and lesbians to their newsroom staffs.

Discuss the gender differences in use of social media and networking websites.

Compare and contrast the dominant themes in popular magazines for women and men.

With respect to the portrayal of the sexes on television today,

Studies indicate that women of color are making even more progress than White women in local television news.

Discuss television as a gender socializer. What are the images of men and women that are portrayed? Make sure to include information about music videos and news broadcasting.

The extent to which an individual viewer of violence is likely to imitate the violence that has been viewed is mediated by whether or not the violent model was rewarded for her or his violence.

Portraying women on television as thin and physically attractive may have the following effect on female viewers:

Research on prime-time television indicates that

In television news programming

Studying Gender: an Overview

Biology, Sex, and Gender: the Interaction of Nature and Environment

Ancestors and Neighbors: Social Constructions of Gender at Other Times, in Other Places

Early Childhood Gender Socialization

Schools and Gender

Gender and Intimate Relationships

Gender, Employment, and the Economy

Gender, Crime, and Justice

Gender, Politics, Government, and the Military

Gender and Spirituality

Gender and Health

Filters