Question 1

Regarding females exposed to androgens before birth,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  After birth, their hormones shift to female, and they are raised as girls. 
B)  During childhood, such girls are typically "tomboys" who prefer the company of boys to girls. 
C)  After adolescence, the girls' tomboyism usually gives way to female interests and gender characteristics. 
D)  In adulthood, the androgenized females are more likely to be bisexual or homosexual. 
A)  After birth, their hormones shift to female, and they are raised as girls. 
B)  During childhood, such girls are typically "tomboys" who prefer the company of boys to girls. 
C)  After adolescence, the girls' tomboyism usually gives way to female interests and gender characteristics. 
D)  In adulthood, the androgenized females are more likely to be bisexual or homosexual.

Question 2

The sac-like pouch that holds the testes is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  prostrate. 
B)  vas deferens. 
C)  glans penis. 
D)  scrotum. 
A)  prostrate. 
B)  vas deferens. 
C)  glans penis. 
D)  scrotum.

Question 3

Androgen insensitivity in males and the anti-miscarriage drug progestin or congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females would result in the person

Accepted Answer

A)  having Turner's syndrome. 
B)  reaching puberty by age six. 
C)  having Klinefelter's syndrome. 
D)  being intersexual. 
A)  having Turner's syndrome. 
B)  reaching puberty by age six. 
C)  having Klinefelter's syndrome. 
D)  being intersexual.

Question 4

The observable traits,mannerisms,interests,and behaviors defined by one's culture as "male" or "female" are one's

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity. 
B)  gender role. 
C)  sexual script. 
D)  gender predisposition. 
A)  gender identity. 
B)  gender role. 
C)  sexual script. 
D)  gender predisposition.

Question 5

An inherited disorder in which male embryos fail to develop male genitals because of an unresponsiveness to testosterone refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  gender biasing effect. 
B)  androgen insensitivity. 
C)  congenital adrenal hyperplasia. 
D)  biological biasing effect. 
A)  gender biasing effect. 
B)  androgen insensitivity. 
C)  congenital adrenal hyperplasia. 
D)  biological biasing effect.

Question 6

In males,the two small glands that secrete a clear fluid into the urethra during sexual excitement are the

Accepted Answer

A)  testes. 
B)  Cowper's glands. 
C)  labia minora. 
D)  labia majora. 
A)  testes. 
B)  Cowper's glands. 
C)  labia minora. 
D)  labia majora.

Question 7

Although he has not shown any hatred for homosexuals nor discriminated against them,Jerome believes that heterosexuality is better or more natural than homosexuality.Jerome is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Regarding the dimensions of sex,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gonadal sex is determined by the presence of the clitoris and vagina in females and the penis and scrotum in males. 
B)  Genetic sex is determined at the instant of conception. 
C)  Genetic sex remains the same throughout life. 
D)  Some individuals begin life with too many or too few sex chromosomes. 
A)  Gonadal sex is determined by the presence of the clitoris and vagina in females and the penis and scrotum in males. 
B)  Genetic sex is determined at the instant of conception. 
C)  Genetic sex remains the same throughout life. 
D)  Some individuals begin life with too many or too few sex chromosomes.

Question 9

The dimension of sex which refers to X and Y chromosomes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  gonadal sex. 
B)  hormonal sex. 
C)  genital sex. 
D)  genetic sex. 
A)  gonadal sex. 
B)  hormonal sex. 
C)  genital sex. 
D)  genetic sex.

Question 10

Scientists believe that which of the following may "sex-type" the brain before birth with changes in the brain then altering the chances of developing feminine or masculine traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  in utero orientation 
B)  sex hormones 
C)  brain peptides 
D)  genetic mutations 
A)  in utero orientation 
B)  sex hormones 
C)  brain peptides 
D)  genetic mutations

Question 11

The tube-like structure connecting the external female genitalia with the uterus is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina. 
B)  cervix. 
C)  fallopian tube. 
D)  vas deferens. 
A)  vagina. 
B)  cervix. 
C)  fallopian tube. 
D)  vas deferens.

Question 12

Regarding the dimensions of sex,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  XX chromosomes initiate development of a male, and an XY pair produces a female. 
B)  Genetic sex is determined at the instant of conception. 
C)  Genetic sex switches three or four times prior to birth. 
D)  Genital sex refers to the presence of ovaries or testes. 
A)  XX chromosomes initiate development of a male, and an XY pair produces a female. 
B)  Genetic sex is determined at the instant of conception. 
C)  Genetic sex switches three or four times prior to birth. 
D)  Genital sex refers to the presence of ovaries or testes.

Question 13

Sex as indicated by the presence of ovaries (female)or testes (male)refers to __________ sex.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic 
B)  gonadal 
C)  hormonal 
D)  genital 
A)  genetic 
B)  gonadal 
C)  hormonal 
D)  genital

Question 14

Concerning genetic sex,males normally have which chromosomal combination?

Accepted Answer

A)  XXY 
B)  XY 
C)  XX 
D)  XYY 
A)  XXY 
B)  XY 
C)  XX 
D)  XYY

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The ending of regular monthly menstrual periods is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Regarding genetic sex,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic sex is determined at the instant of conception and stays the same throughout life. 
B)  Males have XX chromosome pair, while females have an XY. 
C)  Persons with Turner's syndrome have only one X and no additional X or Y chromosomes. 
D)  Persons with Klinefelter's syndrome have an XXY chromosome combination. 
A)  Genetic sex is determined at the instant of conception and stays the same throughout life. 
B)  Males have XX chromosome pair, while females have an XY. 
C)  Persons with Turner's syndrome have only one X and no additional X or Y chromosomes. 
D)  Persons with Klinefelter's syndrome have an XXY chromosome combination.

Question 18

Overall,for every dollar earned by men in North America,women tend to earn __________ cents.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  77 
C)  88 
D)  90 
A)  50 
B)  77 
C)  88 
D)  90

Question 19

The small,sensitive organ made up of erectile tissue,located above the vaginal opening is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

After finding out his cousin was gay,Jess stopped socializing with him,did not take his calls,and did not talk to his boss about a summer job he had promised his cousin.Jess' prejudice toward his cousin's sexual orientation is referred to as

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 11: A: Gender and Sexuality

Regarding females exposed to androgens before birth,which of the following statements is FALSE?

The sac-like pouch that holds the testes is called the

Androgen insensitivity in males and the anti-miscarriage drug progestin or congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females would result in the person

The observable traits,mannerisms,interests,and behaviors defined by one's culture as "male" or "female" are one's

An inherited disorder in which male embryos fail to develop male genitals because of an unresponsiveness to testosterone refers to

In males,the two small glands that secrete a clear fluid into the urethra during sexual excitement are the

Although he has not shown any hatred for homosexuals nor discriminated against them,Jerome believes that heterosexuality is better or more natural than homosexuality.Jerome is exhibiting

Regarding the dimensions of sex,which of the following statements is FALSE?

The dimension of sex which refers to X and Y chromosomes is called

Scientists believe that which of the following may "sex-type" the brain before birth with changes in the brain then altering the chances of developing feminine or masculine traits?

The tube-like structure connecting the external female genitalia with the uterus is called the

Regarding the dimensions of sex,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Sex as indicated by the presence of ovaries (female)or testes (male)refers to __________ sex.

Concerning genetic sex,males normally have which chromosomal combination?

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

The ending of regular monthly menstrual periods is called

Regarding genetic sex,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Overall,for every dollar earned by men in North America,women tend to earn __________ cents.

The small,sensitive organ made up of erectile tissue,located above the vaginal opening is the

After finding out his cousin was gay,Jess stopped socializing with him,did not take his calls,and did not talk to his boss about a summer job he had promised his cousin.Jess' prejudice toward his cousin's sexual orientation is referred to as

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

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A: Cognition,language,and Creativity

B: Cognition,language,and Creativity

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A: Intelligence

B: Intelligence

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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

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C: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

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