Question 1

One's degree of emotional and erotic attraction to members of the same gender,opposite gender,or both genders refers to one's

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation. 
B)  sex role. 
C)  sexual behavior. 
D)  gender identity. 
A)  sexual orientation. 
B)  sex role. 
C)  sexual behavior. 
D)  gender identity.

Question 2

Compared to those with low levels,men who have high testosterone levels are more

Accepted Answer

A)  likely to make poor decisions about sexual behavior and to become aggressive when sexually aroused. 
B)  likely to have memory problems and difficulty concentrating. 
C)  at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  likely to show all of these. 
A)  likely to make poor decisions about sexual behavior and to become aggressive when sexually aroused. 
B)  likely to have memory problems and difficulty concentrating. 
C)  at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  likely to show all of these.

Question 3

Differences in neurotransmitter levels have been detected in which part of the brain in homosexual and heterosexual persons?

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  thalamus 
D)  amygdala 
A)  hippocampus 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  thalamus 
D)  amygdala

Question 4

Regarding the biological biasing effect,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  In animals, there are clear links between prenatal hormones and male or female behaviors. 
B)  Although influenced by prenatal estrogens and androgens, human sexual behaviors are influenced much more by learning than in the case for animals. 
C)  The differences between men and women on math and language skills are based on averages. 
D)  The narrowing of the gap between male and female scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test has provided evidence that supports the biological biasing effect. 
A)  In animals, there are clear links between prenatal hormones and male or female behaviors. 
B)  Although influenced by prenatal estrogens and androgens, human sexual behaviors are influenced much more by learning than in the case for animals. 
C)  The differences between men and women on math and language skills are based on averages. 
D)  The narrowing of the gap between male and female scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test has provided evidence that supports the biological biasing effect.

Question 5

George and Esther are sexually involved; but lately George has become sexually involved with John.George's sexual orientation is best characterized as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Regarding gender roles,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender roles are the favored pattern of behavior expected of each sex. 
B)  Gender roles may differ from one society to another. 
C)  Gender roles are much less important than chromosomes and hormones in influencing sexual behavior. 
D)  Examples of gender roles include encouraging American boys to be strong and encouraging American girls to be sensitive. 
A)  Gender roles are the favored pattern of behavior expected of each sex. 
B)  Gender roles may differ from one society to another. 
C)  Gender roles are much less important than chromosomes and hormones in influencing sexual behavior. 
D)  Examples of gender roles include encouraging American boys to be strong and encouraging American girls to be sensitive.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Gays and lesbians molest children more than heterosexuals. 
B)  Gay and lesbian parents do not influence their own children to become gay. 
C)  Gays and lesbians are not able to contribute to society nor maintain long-term relationships. 
D)  Gays and lesbians try to convert others to homosexuality and also tend to hate members of the opposite sex. 
A)  Gays and lesbians molest children more than heterosexuals. 
B)  Gay and lesbian parents do not influence their own children to become gay. 
C)  Gays and lesbians are not able to contribute to society nor maintain long-term relationships. 
D)  Gays and lesbians try to convert others to homosexuality and also tend to hate members of the opposite sex.

Question 8

Secondary sex characteristics include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  breast development. 
B)  the growth of body hair. 
C)  the deepening of the male voice. 
D)  vagina in females and the penis in males. 
A)  breast development. 
B)  the growth of body hair. 
C)  the deepening of the male voice. 
D)  vagina in females and the penis in males.

Question 9

According to your text,which of the following does NOT reflect typical gender role socialization in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parents play more roughly with sons than with daughters. 
B)  Girls are expected to be more responsible and do errands earlier than boys. 
C)  Baby girls are treated more tenderly and carefully than baby boys. 
D)  Boys are more frequently encouraged to hold back fear and sadness more than girls. 
A)  Parents play more roughly with sons than with daughters. 
B)  Girls are expected to be more responsible and do errands earlier than boys. 
C)  Baby girls are treated more tenderly and carefully than baby boys. 
D)  Boys are more frequently encouraged to hold back fear and sadness more than girls.

Question 10

Regarding homosexuality,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homosexuality appears to be caused by adult hormone imbalances. 
B)  Homosexuality appears to be caused by a genetic predisposition. 
C)  Homosexuals can often be converted to heterosexuals with proper therapy. 
D)  A child raised by a gay or lesbian couple will be homosexual as an adult. 
A)  Homosexuality appears to be caused by adult hormone imbalances. 
B)  Homosexuality appears to be caused by a genetic predisposition. 
C)  Homosexuals can often be converted to heterosexuals with proper therapy. 
D)  A child raised by a gay or lesbian couple will be homosexual as an adult.

Question 11

Menarche is to menopause as

Accepted Answer

A)  onset is to cessation of menstruation. 
B)  androgen is to estrogen hormones. 
C)  testes are to ovaries. 
D)  male is to female. 
A)  onset is to cessation of menstruation. 
B)  androgen is to estrogen hormones. 
C)  testes are to ovaries. 
D)  male is to female.

Question 12

Sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female)or androgens (male)in the body refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic sex. 
B)  gonadal sex. 
C)  hormonal sex. 
D)  gender identity. 
A)  genetic sex. 
B)  gonadal sex. 
C)  hormonal sex. 
D)  gender identity.

Question 13

A developing female may be masculinized by the anti-miscarriage drug known as

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine. 
B)  progestin. 
C)  thalidomide. 
D)  histamine. 
A)  acetylcholine. 
B)  progestin. 
C)  thalidomide. 
D)  histamine.

Question 14

According to research findings presented in the textbook,homosexuality appears to be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  adult hormonal imbalances. 
B)  parenting. 
C)  societal acceptance. 
D)  a genetic predisposition. 
A)  adult hormonal imbalances. 
B)  parenting. 
C)  societal acceptance. 
D)  a genetic predisposition.

Question 15

Which of the following conditions occurs when a female child's body produces estrogen,but a genetic abnormality causes the adrenal glands to release too much androgen,which results in this female child being born with genitals that are more male than female?

Accepted Answer

A)  congenital adrenal hyperplasia 
B)  androgen insensitivity 
C)  Down syndrome 
D)  Klinefelter's syndrome 
A)  congenital adrenal hyperplasia 
B)  androgen insensitivity 
C)  Down syndrome 
D)  Klinefelter's syndrome

Question 16

If one identical twin is homosexual or bisexual,what is the percent chance that the other twin is,too?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  85 
A)  25 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  85

Question 17

According to Sandra Bem,a person who is cheerful,compassionate,gentle,understanding,loyal,soft-spoken,and sympathetic would be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  masculine. 
B)  feminine. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  extroverted. 
A)  masculine. 
B)  feminine. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  extroverted.

Question 18

Ms.Garratt,the health teacher at the junior high,is explaining the differences in male and female reproductive characteristics as well as the differences in males and females regarding their chromosomes.Ms.Garratt is teaching the class about

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity. 
B)  gender roles. 
C)  sex differences. 
D)  gender differences. 
A)  gender identity. 
B)  gender roles. 
C)  sex differences. 
D)  gender differences.

Question 19

The female ovum carries

Accepted Answer

A)  only X chromosomes. 
B)  only Y chromosomes. 
C)  X chromosomes in half of the ova and Y chromosomes in the other half. 
D)  both an X and a Y chromosome in each ovum. 
A)  only X chromosomes. 
B)  only Y chromosomes. 
C)  X chromosomes in half of the ova and Y chromosomes in the other half. 
D)  both an X and a Y chromosome in each ovum.

Question 20

A woman rated as androgynous on the Bem Sex Role Inventory would have

Accepted Answer

A)  high scores on feminine traits. 
B)  high scores on masculine traits. 
C)  neutral traits. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  high scores on feminine traits. 
B)  high scores on masculine traits. 
C)  neutral traits. 
D)  all of these.

Exam 11: A: Gender and Sexuality

One's degree of emotional and erotic attraction to members of the same gender,opposite gender,or both genders refers to one's

Compared to those with low levels,men who have high testosterone levels are more

Differences in neurotransmitter levels have been detected in which part of the brain in homosexual and heterosexual persons?

Regarding the biological biasing effect,which of the following statements is FALSE?

George and Esther are sexually involved; but lately George has become sexually involved with John.George's sexual orientation is best characterized as

Regarding gender roles,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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

Secondary sex characteristics include all of the following EXCEPT

According to your text,which of the following does NOT reflect typical gender role socialization in the United States?

Regarding homosexuality,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Menarche is to menopause as

Sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female)or androgens (male)in the body refers to

A developing female may be masculinized by the anti-miscarriage drug known as

According to research findings presented in the textbook,homosexuality appears to be caused by

Which of the following conditions occurs when a female child's body produces estrogen,but a genetic abnormality causes the adrenal glands to release too much androgen,which results in this female child being born with genitals that are more male than female?

If one identical twin is homosexual or bisexual,what is the percent chance that the other twin is,too?

According to Sandra Bem,a person who is cheerful,compassionate,gentle,understanding,loyal,soft-spoken,and sympathetic would be considered

Ms.Garratt,the health teacher at the junior high,is explaining the differences in male and female reproductive characteristics as well as the differences in males and females regarding their chromosomes.Ms.Garratt is teaching the class about

The female ovum carries

A woman rated as androgynous on the Bem Sex Role Inventory would have

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

C: Brain and Behavior

A: Human Development

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

A: States of Consciousness

B: States of Consciousness

C: States of Consciousness

D: States of Consciousness

A: Conditioning and Learning

B: Conditioning and Learning

C: Conditioning and Learning

D: Conditioning and Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

A: Cognition,language,and Creativity

B: Cognition,language,and Creativity

C: Cognition,language,and Creativity

A: Intelligence

B: Intelligence

C: Intelligence

A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

D: Motivation and Emotion

B: Gender and Sexuality

C: Gender and Sexuality

D: Gender and Sexuality Completion

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

D: Personality

A: Health,stress,and Coping

B: Health,stress,and Coping

C: Health,stress,and Coping

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

D: Psychological Disorders

A: Therapies

B: Therapies

C: Therapies

D: Therapies

A: Social Thinking and Social Influence

B: Social Thinking and Social Influence

C: Social Thinking and Social Influence

A: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

B: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

C: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

A: Applied Psychology