Question 1

Regarding gender role stereotypes,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender role stereotypes turn gender roles into false beliefs about what men and women can and cannot do. 
B)  Gender role stereotypes can reduce your chances of being hired whether you are a man or a woman. 
C)  Unlike other professions, the male-female pay and prestige differences are not found in colleges and universities because of the greater awareness of gender fairness. 
D)  Extreme gender stereotyping has declined somewhat in the last 20 years. 
A)  Gender role stereotypes turn gender roles into false beliefs about what men and women can and cannot do. 
B)  Gender role stereotypes can reduce your chances of being hired whether you are a man or a woman. 
C)  Unlike other professions, the male-female pay and prestige differences are not found in colleges and universities because of the greater awareness of gender fairness. 
D)  Extreme gender stereotyping has declined somewhat in the last 20 years.

Question 2

In Western cultures,girls are NOT encouraged to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  be goal directed. 
B)  be passive and dependent. 
C)  display expressive behaviors. 
D)  prepare for motherhood. 
A)  be goal directed. 
B)  be passive and dependent. 
C)  display expressive behaviors. 
D)  prepare for motherhood.

Question 3

The male reproductive gland that is the source of hormones and sperm is the

Accepted Answer

A)  prostrate. 
B)  testis. 
C)  glans penis. 
D)  scrotum. 
A)  prostrate. 
B)  testis. 
C)  glans penis. 
D)  scrotum.

Question 4

Regarding gay and lesbian persons,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homosexual people are found in all walks of life, at all social and economic levels, and in all cultural groups. 
B)  Most homosexual people have at one time or another suffered verbal abuse and social rejection, which contributes to high rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thinking. 
C)  Homosexuals are rarely able to have long-term, monogamous relationships. 
D)  Most lesbian and gay men were raised by heterosexual parents, while most children raised by gay or lesbian parents are also heterosexual. 
A)  Homosexual people are found in all walks of life, at all social and economic levels, and in all cultural groups. 
B)  Most homosexual people have at one time or another suffered verbal abuse and social rejection, which contributes to high rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thinking. 
C)  Homosexuals are rarely able to have long-term, monogamous relationships. 
D)  Most lesbian and gay men were raised by heterosexual parents, while most children raised by gay or lesbian parents are also heterosexual.

Question 5

Breast development and broadening of the hips in females,the growth of body hair,and the deepening of the male voice are examples of __________ characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary sexual 
B)  secondary sexual 
C)  gender socialization 
D)  biological biasing 
A)  primary sexual 
B)  secondary sexual 
C)  gender socialization 
D)  biological biasing

Question 6

When used for predicting individual ability,the variable of gender is

Accepted Answer

A)  valid for both math and language abilities. 
B)  valid for math but not language abilities. 
C)  valid for language but not math abilities. 
D)  invalid for both math and language abilities. 
A)  valid for both math and language abilities. 
B)  valid for math but not language abilities. 
C)  valid for language but not math abilities. 
D)  invalid for both math and language abilities.

Question 7

Research suggests that sexual orientation is influenced by a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  gene or genes on the X chromosome. 
B)  gene or genes on the Y chromosome. 
C)  XXY chromosome combination. 
D)  XYY chromosome combination. 
A)  gene or genes on the X chromosome. 
B)  gene or genes on the Y chromosome. 
C)  XXY chromosome combination. 
D)  XYY chromosome combination.

Question 8

Karen was born with only one X chromosome and no additional X chromosome or Y chromosome.As an adolescent,she may appear boyish and will most likely be infertile.Karen

Accepted Answer

A)  has Turner's syndrome. 
B)  has Klinefelter's syndrome. 
C)  would be considered androgynous. 
D)  would be considered transsexual. 
A)  has Turner's syndrome. 
B)  has Klinefelter's syndrome. 
C)  would be considered androgynous. 
D)  would be considered transsexual.

Question 9

Some male fetuses are exposed to too little testosterone,while some female fetuses are exposed to too much testosterone with these differences impacting sexual orientation,according to which theory of homosexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal imbalances theory 
B)  prenatal hormonal theory 
C)  genetic-genital orientation theory 
D)  neurosociological theory 
A)  hormonal imbalances theory 
B)  prenatal hormonal theory 
C)  genetic-genital orientation theory 
D)  neurosociological theory

Question 10

Elaine has just had a baby.The doctor tells her that her baby is intersexual.This means that Elaine's baby

Accepted Answer

A)  has ambiguous sexual anatomy. 
B)  has no internal reproductive organs. 
C)  has no external reproductive organs. 
D)  will most likely become bisexual or homosexual as an adult. 
A)  has ambiguous sexual anatomy. 
B)  has no internal reproductive organs. 
C)  has no external reproductive organs. 
D)  will most likely become bisexual or homosexual as an adult.

Question 11

Carl and Jack have cohabitated in a sexual relationship for a number of years.Carl and Jack's sexual orientation would best be characterized as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Roger was born with an XXY chromosome combination.As a result,when he matures,he may appear feminine,have undersized sexual organs,and be infertile.Roger

Accepted Answer

A)  has Turner's syndrome. 
B)  has Klinefelter's syndrome. 
C)  would be considered transsexual. 
D)  would be considered bisexual. 
A)  has Turner's syndrome. 
B)  has Klinefelter's syndrome. 
C)  would be considered transsexual. 
D)  would be considered bisexual.

Question 13

Regarding the way children play,

Accepted Answer

A)  girls tend to play indoors and near adults. 
B)  boys like games that require a lot of verbal give-and-take. 
C)  girls tend to be more concerned with dominance or who is the boss than boys. 
D)  all of these statements are true. 
A)  girls tend to play indoors and near adults. 
B)  boys like games that require a lot of verbal give-and-take. 
C)  girls tend to be more concerned with dominance or who is the boss than boys. 
D)  all of these statements are true.

Question 14

After Gabe started out life biologically as a female named Gabrielle,he always felt that psychologically he was male,so he had a sex change operation and now lives as a male.Gabe

Accepted Answer

A)  has a gender paraphilia. 
B)  has a heterophobia. 
C)  would be considered bisexual. 
D)  would be considered transsexual. 
A)  has a gender paraphilia. 
B)  has a heterophobia. 
C)  would be considered bisexual. 
D)  would be considered transsexual.

Question 15

Critical to the prenatal development of the male and female anatomy is the

Accepted Answer

A)  presence of an extra chromosome at pair 21 in males. 
B)  secretion of estrogen and other hormones by the adrenal glands. 
C)  hormonal stimulation of various brain structures during the embryonic period. 
D)  presence or absence of testosterone before birth. 
A)  presence of an extra chromosome at pair 21 in males. 
B)  secretion of estrogen and other hormones by the adrenal glands. 
C)  hormonal stimulation of various brain structures during the embryonic period. 
D)  presence or absence of testosterone before birth.

Question 16

Which of the following occurs first developmentally?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity 
B)  secondary sexual characteristics 
C)  primary sexual characteristics 
D)  reproductive maturity 
A)  gender identity 
B)  secondary sexual characteristics 
C)  primary sexual characteristics 
D)  reproductive maturity

Question 17

The pear-shaped muscular organ in which the fetus develops during pregnancy is the

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus. 
B)  ovary. 
C)  vagina. 
D)  cervix. 
A)  uterus. 
B)  ovary. 
C)  vagina. 
D)  cervix.

Question 18

Overall,parents and other adults in Western cultures tend to encourage boys to engage in __________ behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumental 
B)  expressive 
C)  aggressive 
D)  emotion-oriented 
A)  instrumental 
B)  expressive 
C)  aggressive 
D)  emotion-oriented

Question 19

A difference between heterosexuals and homosexuals has been found in their

Accepted Answer

A)  brain structure. 
B)  I.Q. 
C)  adult hormone levels. 
D)  sex drive. 
A)  brain structure. 
B)  I.Q. 
C)  adult hormone levels. 
D)  sex drive.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of men who have low testosterone levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression 
B)  having memory problems 
C)  having difficulty concentrating 
D)  a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease 
A)  aggression 
B)  having memory problems 
C)  having difficulty concentrating 
D)  a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

Exam 11: A: Gender and Sexuality

Regarding gender role stereotypes,which of the following statements is FALSE?

In Western cultures,girls are NOT encouraged to do which of the following?

The male reproductive gland that is the source of hormones and sperm is the

Regarding gay and lesbian persons,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Breast development and broadening of the hips in females,the growth of body hair,and the deepening of the male voice are examples of __________ characteristics.

When used for predicting individual ability,the variable of gender is

Research suggests that sexual orientation is influenced by a(n)

Karen was born with only one X chromosome and no additional X chromosome or Y chromosome.As an adolescent,she may appear boyish and will most likely be infertile.Karen

Some male fetuses are exposed to too little testosterone,while some female fetuses are exposed to too much testosterone with these differences impacting sexual orientation,according to which theory of homosexuality?

Elaine has just had a baby.The doctor tells her that her baby is intersexual.This means that Elaine's baby

Carl and Jack have cohabitated in a sexual relationship for a number of years.Carl and Jack's sexual orientation would best be characterized as

Roger was born with an XXY chromosome combination.As a result,when he matures,he may appear feminine,have undersized sexual organs,and be infertile.Roger

Regarding the way children play,

After Gabe started out life biologically as a female named Gabrielle,he always felt that psychologically he was male,so he had a sex change operation and now lives as a male.Gabe

Critical to the prenatal development of the male and female anatomy is the

Which of the following occurs first developmentally?

The pear-shaped muscular organ in which the fetus develops during pregnancy is the

Overall,parents and other adults in Western cultures tend to encourage boys to engage in __________ behaviors.

A difference between heterosexuals and homosexuals has been found in their

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of men who have low testosterone levels?

A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

B: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

C: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

A: Brain and Behavior

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A: Human Development

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C: Human Development

D: Human Development

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C: Personality

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A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

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