Question 1

Which of the following structures is part of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  labia majora 
B)  vas deferens 
C)  Cowper's gland 
D)  epididymis 
A)  labia majora 
B)  vas deferens 
C)  Cowper's gland 
D)  epididymis

Question 2

While parents in Western cultures encourage goal-directed behaviors in their sons,they encourage their daughters to engage in __________ behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumental 
B)  expressive 
C)  implicit 
D)  explicit 
A)  instrumental 
B)  expressive 
C)  implicit 
D)  explicit

Question 3

The prejudice against and dislike of gays and lesbians is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  homophobia. 
B)  ethnocentricity. 
C)  homogenism. 
D)  sexual orientation bias. 
A)  homophobia. 
B)  ethnocentricity. 
C)  homogenism. 
D)  sexual orientation bias.

Question 4

The male sperm carries

Accepted Answer

A)  only X chromosomes. 
B)  only Y chromosomes. 
C)  an X chromosomes in half of the man's sperm and a Y chromosomes in the other half. 
D)  both an X and a Y chromosome in each sperm cell. 
A)  only X chromosomes. 
B)  only Y chromosomes. 
C)  an X chromosomes in half of the man's sperm and a Y chromosomes in the other half. 
D)  both an X and a Y chromosome in each sperm cell.

Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning sexual orientation is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many instances of erotic feelings that changed during a person's life involve homosexual or asexual persons who have married members of the opposite sex because of pressures to fit into heterosexual society. 
B)  Sexual orientation is a very deep part of personal identity. 
C)  The chances are practically nil of an exclusively heterosexual or homosexual person being "converted" from one sexual orientation to the other. 
D)  Research suggests that sexual orientation is influenced by a gene or genes found on the Y chromosome. 
A)  Many instances of erotic feelings that changed during a person's life involve homosexual or asexual persons who have married members of the opposite sex because of pressures to fit into heterosexual society. 
B)  Sexual orientation is a very deep part of personal identity. 
C)  The chances are practically nil of an exclusively heterosexual or homosexual person being "converted" from one sexual orientation to the other. 
D)  Research suggests that sexual orientation is influenced by a gene or genes found on the Y chromosome.

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding gender roles and culture is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adult personality and gender identity are closely tied to cultural definitions of "masculinity" and "femininity." 
B)  Gender roles of the Tchambuli people of New Guinea are a nearly perfect reversal of North American stereotypes. 
C)  In many cultures, women do the heavy work because men are considered too weak for it. 
D)  In Russia, as in the Unites States, roughly 75 percent of all medical doctors are men. 
A)  Adult personality and gender identity are closely tied to cultural definitions of "masculinity" and "femininity." 
B)  Gender roles of the Tchambuli people of New Guinea are a nearly perfect reversal of North American stereotypes. 
C)  In many cultures, women do the heavy work because men are considered too weak for it. 
D)  In Russia, as in the Unites States, roughly 75 percent of all medical doctors are men.

Question 7

A major sign of puberty in women is the onset of menstruation,called

Accepted Answer

A)  menopause. 
B)  ovulation. 
C)  menarche. 
D)  estrogen. 
A)  menopause. 
B)  ovulation. 
C)  menarche. 
D)  estrogen.

Question 8

Whcih of the following glands also secretes sex hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal glands 
B)  pineal glands 
C)  thalamus 
D)  thyroid glands 
A)  adrenal glands 
B)  pineal glands 
C)  thalamus 
D)  thyroid glands

Question 9

Anna is a Latina woman working in the business world.According to recent surveys,she can expect to earn how many cents for every dollar earned by men?

Accepted Answer

A)  52 
B)  65 
C)  74 
D)  88 
A)  52 
B)  65 
C)  74 
D)  88

Question 10

Which of the following does NOT secrete sex hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  testes 
B)  thyroid glands 
C)  ovaries 
D)  adrenal glands 
A)  testes 
B)  thyroid glands 
C)  ovaries 
D)  adrenal glands

Question 11

Research shows that the tendency for boys to engage in instrumental behaviors and girls to engage in expressive behaviors is due to

Accepted Answer

A)  the biological biasing effect of hormones. 
B)  the natural differences between males and females. 
C)  gender role socialization. 
D)  sex differences in intelligence. 
A)  the biological biasing effect of hormones. 
B)  the natural differences between males and females. 
C)  gender role socialization. 
D)  sex differences in intelligence.

Question 12

In Western cultures,boys are encouraged to

Accepted Answer

A)  prepare for the world of work. 
B)  be goal-oriented. 
C)  control their emotions. 
D)  do all of these. 
A)  prepare for the world of work. 
B)  be goal-oriented. 
C)  control their emotions. 
D)  do all of these.

Question 13

Secondary sex characteristics occur in response to hormonal signals from the __________ gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  pituitary 
B)  Cowper's 
C)  Bartholin 
D)  pineal 
A)  pituitary 
B)  Cowper's 
C)  Bartholin 
D)  pineal

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  All cultures define gender roles. 
B)  Gender roles probably have as big an influence on sexual behavior as chromosomal, genital, or hormonal factors do. 
C)  In our American culture, males are encouraged to be aggressive and dominant, while females are encouraged to be passive and emotional. 
D)  The favored pattern of behavior expected of each sex is determined by biological- biasing. 
A)  All cultures define gender roles. 
B)  Gender roles probably have as big an influence on sexual behavior as chromosomal, genital, or hormonal factors do. 
C)  In our American culture, males are encouraged to be aggressive and dominant, while females are encouraged to be passive and emotional. 
D)  The favored pattern of behavior expected of each sex is determined by biological- biasing.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Many parents state that they treat their boy and girl children differently because it seems natural to do so. 
B)  Gender role socialization teaches us to be highly competent in the areas that we are biologically-talented in and prevents undue handicapping in other areas. 
C)  In the culture of the United States, "male" is usually defined as being "not a girl" in any respect. 
D)  Many people find traditional gender roles acceptable and comfortable. 
A)  Many parents state that they treat their boy and girl children differently because it seems natural to do so. 
B)  Gender role socialization teaches us to be highly competent in the areas that we are biologically-talented in and prevents undue handicapping in other areas. 
C)  In the culture of the United States, "male" is usually defined as being "not a girl" in any respect. 
D)  Many people find traditional gender roles acceptable and comfortable.

Question 16

Regarding sexual development,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  For the first two trimesters of prenatal growth, genetically female and male embryos look identical. 
B)  Genetic sex is determined at conception. 
C)  Nature's primary impulse is to make a female. 
D)  In the absence of testosterone, embryos will develop female sex organs and genitals, regardless of their genetic sex. 
A)  For the first two trimesters of prenatal growth, genetically female and male embryos look identical. 
B)  Genetic sex is determined at conception. 
C)  Nature's primary impulse is to make a female. 
D)  In the absence of testosterone, embryos will develop female sex organs and genitals, regardless of their genetic sex.

Question 17

Regarding the urethra in males,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The external urethral orifice is the opening at the tip of the penis through which urine and semen pass. 
B)  The tip of the penis is called the glans penis. 
C)  The epididymis is a small gland that secretes a clear fluid into the urethra during sexual excitement. 
D)  The vas defens duct carries sperm from the testes to the urethra. 
A)  The external urethral orifice is the opening at the tip of the penis through which urine and semen pass. 
B)  The tip of the penis is called the glans penis. 
C)  The epididymis is a small gland that secretes a clear fluid into the urethra during sexual excitement. 
D)  The vas defens duct carries sperm from the testes to the urethra.

Question 18

Females with prenatal exposure to male hormones are

Accepted Answer

A)  no different than females with no such exposure. 
B)  exclusively feminine. 
C)  temporarily masculinized. 
D)  permanently masculinized. 
A)  no different than females with no such exposure. 
B)  exclusively feminine. 
C)  temporarily masculinized. 
D)  permanently masculinized.

Question 19

Jack and Martha are taking the Scholastic Assessment Test.Based on their sex,we

Accepted Answer

A)  can predict that Jack will be better than Martha at math skills. 
B)  can predict that Martha will be better than Jack at language skills. 
C)  can predict that both will perform equally well on both math and language skills. 
D)  cannot predict individual performances based on gender. 
A)  can predict that Jack will be better than Martha at math skills. 
B)  can predict that Martha will be better than Jack at language skills. 
C)  can predict that both will perform equally well on both math and language skills. 
D)  cannot predict individual performances based on gender.

Question 20

Soon after a female reaches menarche,monthly __________ begins.

Accepted Answer

A)  ovulation 
B)  androgen insensitivity 
C)  biological biasing 
D)  endometriosis 
A)  ovulation 
B)  androgen insensitivity 
C)  biological biasing 
D)  endometriosis

Exam 11: A: Gender and Sexuality

Which of the following structures is part of the female reproductive system?

While parents in Western cultures encourage goal-directed behaviors in their sons,they encourage their daughters to engage in __________ behaviors.

The prejudice against and dislike of gays and lesbians is referred to as

The male sperm carries

Which of the following statements concerning sexual orientation is FALSE?

Which of the following statements regarding gender roles and culture is FALSE?

A major sign of puberty in women is the onset of menstruation,called

Whcih of the following glands also secretes sex hormones?

Anna is a Latina woman working in the business world.According to recent surveys,she can expect to earn how many cents for every dollar earned by men?

Which of the following does NOT secrete sex hormones?

Research shows that the tendency for boys to engage in instrumental behaviors and girls to engage in expressive behaviors is due to

In Western cultures,boys are encouraged to

Secondary sex characteristics occur in response to hormonal signals from the __________ gland.

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

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

Regarding sexual development,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding the urethra in males,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Females with prenatal exposure to male hormones are

Jack and Martha are taking the Scholastic Assessment Test.Based on their sex,we

Soon after a female reaches menarche,monthly __________ begins.

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