Question 1

Biological-biasing can best be described as the

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A)  link between prenatal hormones and the development of sex organs. 
B)  effect of physiological sex structures on the brain. 
C)  subtle influences of sex hormones on the development of the body and nervous system, and later behavior patterns. 
D)  way in which sex chromosomes ultimately determine gender identity. 
A)  link between prenatal hormones and the development of sex organs. 
B)  effect of physiological sex structures on the brain. 
C)  subtle influences of sex hormones on the development of the body and nervous system, and later behavior patterns. 
D)  way in which sex chromosomes ultimately determine gender identity.

Question 2

While she was pregnant,Deanna's unborn daughter was exposed to male hormones.Deanna's daughter will most likely

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A)  have difficulty becoming pregnant when she is an adult. 
B)  be a "tomboy" during childhood. 
C)  become permanently masculinized. 
D)  show an elevated interest in male-oriented activities as an adult. 
A)  have difficulty becoming pregnant when she is an adult. 
B)  be a "tomboy" during childhood. 
C)  become permanently masculinized. 
D)  show an elevated interest in male-oriented activities as an adult.

Question 3

The psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female are called

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A)  the sexual script. 
B)  genetic potential. 
C)  sex. 
D)  gender. 
A)  the sexual script. 
B)  genetic potential. 
C)  sex. 
D)  gender.

Question 4

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the female reproductive system?

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A)  labia majora 
B)  labia minora 
C)  Cowper's gland 
D)  cervix 
A)  labia majora 
B)  labia minora 
C)  Cowper's gland 
D)  cervix

Question 5

Gender role stereotypes are

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A)  over-simplified beliefs about the basic characteristics of men and women. 
B)  supported by equal access-equal opportunity laws. 
C)  separate patterns of traits, mannerism interests, and behaviors regarded as male. 
D)  one's personal sense of maleness or femaleness. 
A)  over-simplified beliefs about the basic characteristics of men and women. 
B)  supported by equal access-equal opportunity laws. 
C)  separate patterns of traits, mannerism interests, and behaviors regarded as male. 
D)  one's personal sense of maleness or femaleness.

Question 6

According to the text,gender identity is usually well-formed

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A)  prenatally. 
B)  during the first year of life. 
C)  before 18 months of age. 
D)  by three or four years of age. 
A)  prenatally. 
B)  during the first year of life. 
C)  before 18 months of age. 
D)  by three or four years of age.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding gender identity is FALSE?

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A)  Gender identity begins with labeling. 
B)  Gender identity is highly influenced by how parents treat children. 
C)  Gender identity is essentially the same as a gender role. 
D)  Gender identity is usually well formed by three or four years of age. 
A)  Gender identity begins with labeling. 
B)  Gender identity is highly influenced by how parents treat children. 
C)  Gender identity is essentially the same as a gender role. 
D)  Gender identity is usually well formed by three or four years of age.

Question 8

Rob was raised by gay parents.According to the statistics on sexual orientation,Rob will most likely be

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A)  homosexual. 
B)  heterosexual. 
C)  bisexual. 
D)  asexual. 
A)  homosexual. 
B)  heterosexual. 
C)  bisexual. 
D)  asexual.

Question 9

There is research that indicates a tendency for homosexuality,which is influenced by

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A)  gene(s) on the Y chromosome from the father. 
B)  gene(s) on the X chromosome from the mother. 
C)  a problem delivery. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  gene(s) on the Y chromosome from the father. 
B)  gene(s) on the X chromosome from the mother. 
C)  a problem delivery. 
D)  none of these.

Question 10

One's personal and private sense of maleness or femaleness as expressed in appearance,behavior,and attitudes is known as

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A)  sexual identification. 
B)  gender role socialization. 
C)  gender identity. 
D)  sex role perception. 
A)  sexual identification. 
B)  gender role socialization. 
C)  gender identity. 
D)  sex role perception.

Question 11

Learning from one's environment how to act "masculine" or "feminine" is known as

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A)  gender association. 
B)  gender role socialization. 
C)  gender training. 
D)  gender role perception. 
A)  gender association. 
B)  gender role socialization. 
C)  gender training. 
D)  gender role perception.

Question 12

The female reproductive glands,which are the source of hormones and eggs,are known as the

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A)  vaginas. 
B)  ovaries. 
C)  fallopian tubes. 
D)  vas deferens. 
A)  vaginas. 
B)  ovaries. 
C)  fallopian tubes. 
D)  vas deferens.

Question 13

When Bem administered her Sex Role Inventory to a group of male and female participants,she found what percent of participants fell into the androgynous category?

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A)  five percent 
B)  15 percent 
C)  35 percent 
D)  50 percent 
A)  five percent 
B)  15 percent 
C)  35 percent 
D)  50 percent

Question 14

A child that is born with only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosomes is genetically considered to

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A)  have Turner's syndrome. 
B)  have Klinefelter's syndrome. 
C)  be androgynous. 
D)  be transsexual. 
A)  have Turner's syndrome. 
B)  have Klinefelter's syndrome. 
C)  be androgynous. 
D)  be transsexual.

Question 15

Four-year-old Maggie tells her grandmother that she knows that girls grow up to be "mommies," and they are very good at taking care of other people,while boys are brave and grow up to marry girls and get jobs and protect their families.Maggie is describing what she understands about

Accepted Answer

A)  sex differences. 
B)  gender differences. 
C)  sexual scripts. 
D)  biological biasing effects. 
A)  sex differences. 
B)  gender differences. 
C)  sexual scripts. 
D)  biological biasing effects.

Question 16

Although she dated in high school and college Michelle,who is preparing to become a nun,has voluntarily chosen not to act on her sexual attractions.Michelle is exhibiting

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A)  hypoactive sexual desire. 
B)  sexual aversion. 
C)  celibacy. 
D)  asexuality. 
A)  hypoactive sexual desire. 
B)  sexual aversion. 
C)  celibacy. 
D)  asexuality.

Question 17

The gland located at the base of the urinary bladder that supplies most of the fluid that makes up semen is called the

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A)  Cowper's gland. 
B)  vas deferens. 
C)  prostrate. 
D)  epididymis. 
A)  Cowper's gland. 
B)  vas deferens. 
C)  prostrate. 
D)  epididymis.

Question 18

Researcher Sandra Bem describes persons who had high scores in both masculine and feminine traits as

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A)  schizophrenic. 
B)  asexual. 
C)  bisexual. 
D)  androgynous. 
A)  schizophrenic. 
B)  asexual. 
C)  bisexual. 
D)  androgynous.

Question 19

Which of the following would be an example of biological-biasing in humans?

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A)  Girls who were tomboys adopt more female interests and characteristics as they become adolescents. 
B)  Studies of emotions in men find that they keep a lot of feelings to themselves as expected by societal norms. 
C)  Girls who are exposed to higher than normal levels of androgens show typical female characteristics in childhood. 
D)  Women, on average, are more often "left-brained," and men, on average, more often "right-brained." 
A)  Girls who were tomboys adopt more female interests and characteristics as they become adolescents. 
B)  Studies of emotions in men find that they keep a lot of feelings to themselves as expected by societal norms. 
C)  Girls who are exposed to higher than normal levels of androgens show typical female characteristics in childhood. 
D)  Women, on average, are more often "left-brained," and men, on average, more often "right-brained."

Question 20

The sexual and reproductive organs,including the vagina,ovaries,and uterus in females and the penis,testes,and scrotum in males make up a person's

Accepted Answer

A)  primary sexual characteristics. 
B)  secondary sexual characteristics. 
C)  biological biasing effect. 
D)  gender differences. 
A)  primary sexual characteristics. 
B)  secondary sexual characteristics. 
C)  biological biasing effect. 
D)  gender differences.

Exam 11: A: Gender and Sexuality

Biological-biasing can best be described as the

While she was pregnant,Deanna's unborn daughter was exposed to male hormones.Deanna's daughter will most likely

The psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female are called

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the female reproductive system?

Gender role stereotypes are

According to the text,gender identity is usually well-formed

Which of the following statements regarding gender identity is FALSE?

Rob was raised by gay parents.According to the statistics on sexual orientation,Rob will most likely be

There is research that indicates a tendency for homosexuality,which is influenced by

One's personal and private sense of maleness or femaleness as expressed in appearance,behavior,and attitudes is known as

Learning from one's environment how to act "masculine" or "feminine" is known as

The female reproductive glands,which are the source of hormones and eggs,are known as the

When Bem administered her Sex Role Inventory to a group of male and female participants,she found what percent of participants fell into the androgynous category?

A child that is born with only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosomes is genetically considered to

Four-year-old Maggie tells her grandmother that she knows that girls grow up to be "mommies," and they are very good at taking care of other people,while boys are brave and grow up to marry girls and get jobs and protect their families.Maggie is describing what she understands about

Although she dated in high school and college Michelle,who is preparing to become a nun,has voluntarily chosen not to act on her sexual attractions.Michelle is exhibiting

The gland located at the base of the urinary bladder that supplies most of the fluid that makes up semen is called the

Researcher Sandra Bem describes persons who had high scores in both masculine and feminine traits as

Which of the following would be an example of biological-biasing in humans?

The sexual and reproductive organs,including the vagina,ovaries,and uterus in females and the penis,testes,and scrotum in males make up a person's

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