Question 1

Around the sixth week, the genitals of a male and female human fetus are indistinguishable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the absence of male hormones, we would all be fertile females with no males to fertilize us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Virtually all Turner Syndrome individuals are infertile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When individuals experience incongruity between their genital anatomy and gender role, they experience gender

Accepted Answer

A) identity. 
B) dysphoria. 
C) schema. 
D) dominance. 
A) identity. 
B) dysphoria. 
C) schema. 
D) dominance.

Question 5

How can we best summarize the outcomes of sex reassignment surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) Most reports for post-operative adjustment suggest that individuals are rarely happy with their bodies, even after surgery. 
B) Most reports for post-operative adjustment are positive. 
C) There are too few reports of post-operative adjustment for us to know how effective sex reassignment surgery is for individuals' well being. 
D) Outcomes are generally more positive for male-to-female than female-to-male individuals. 
A) Most reports for post-operative adjustment suggest that individuals are rarely happy with their bodies, even after surgery. 
B) Most reports for post-operative adjustment are positive. 
C) There are too few reports of post-operative adjustment for us to know how effective sex reassignment surgery is for individuals' well being. 
D) Outcomes are generally more positive for male-to-female than female-to-male individuals.

Question 6

A person with only one X sex chromosome and no second sex chromosome has which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 
B) Klinefelter syndrome 
C) Androgen insensitivity syndrome 
D) Turner syndrome 
A) Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 
B) Klinefelter syndrome 
C) Androgen insensitivity syndrome 
D) Turner syndrome

Question 7

All of the following are common conditions associated with Turner Syndrome, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) heart abnormalities. 
B) slow sexual development in early adolescence. 
C) soft upturned fingernails. 
D) extreme tallness. 
A) heart abnormalities. 
B) slow sexual development in early adolescence. 
C) soft upturned fingernails. 
D) extreme tallness.

Question 8

A child's understanding that gender stays the same even if a person acts like a member of the other sex is termed

Accepted Answer

A) gender identification. 
B) gender bending. 
C) gender equality. 
D) gender constancy. 
A) gender identification. 
B) gender bending. 
C) gender equality. 
D) gender constancy.

Question 9

The process by which societies mold and influence the behavior of its members is called

Accepted Answer

A) sexual differentiation. 
B) role playing. 
C) socialization. 
D) scripting. 
A) sexual differentiation. 
B) role playing. 
C) socialization. 
D) scripting.

Question 10

A person who can easily integrate masculine and feminine traits into their gender role is androgynous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which sexologist is famous for recommending sex reassignment for boys who suffered circumcision accidents?

Accepted Answer

A) Diamond 
B) Money 
C) Colapinto 
D) Bradley 
A) Diamond 
B) Money 
C) Colapinto 
D) Bradley

Question 12

Without the influence of ________, most children would be born looking ________.

Accepted Answer

A) androgens; male 
B) Müllerian inhibiting substance; female 
C) progesterone; male 
D) androgens; female 
A) androgens; male 
B) Müllerian inhibiting substance; female 
C) progesterone; male 
D) androgens; female

Question 13

Babies born genetically male (possessing an XY chromosome pair) but with completely normal looking female external genitals are the result of

Accepted Answer

A) complete androgen insensitivity syndrome. 
B) Klinefelter syndrome. 
C) Turner syndrome. 
D) hermaphroditism. 
A) complete androgen insensitivity syndrome. 
B) Klinefelter syndrome. 
C) Turner syndrome. 
D) hermaphroditism.

Question 14

Differentiation of fetal tissues into external male genitals occurs under the influence of

Accepted Answer

A) testosterone. 
B) Müllerian inhibiting substance (MIS). 
C) H-Y antigen. 
D) dihydrotestosterone (DHT). 
A) testosterone. 
B) Müllerian inhibiting substance (MIS). 
C) H-Y antigen. 
D) dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

Question 15

On average, males perform better than females at

Accepted Answer

A) verbal problem-solving skills. 
B) visual-spatial abilities. 
C) describing emotions. 
D) solving crossword puzzles. 
A) verbal problem-solving skills. 
B) visual-spatial abilities. 
C) describing emotions. 
D) solving crossword puzzles.

Question 16

Which statement best reflects differences in communication between the genders?

Accepted Answer

A) Women talk more than men do but men disclose more personal experiences. 
B) Men talk more than women do but disclose fewer personal feelings. 
C) Boys tend to be more talkative in early childhood, but by elementary school girls dominate the classroom. 
D) Boys tend to verbally dominate the elementary school classroom, but by high school girls clearly dominate. 
A) Women talk more than men do but men disclose more personal experiences. 
B) Men talk more than women do but disclose fewer personal feelings. 
C) Boys tend to be more talkative in early childhood, but by elementary school girls dominate the classroom. 
D) Boys tend to verbally dominate the elementary school classroom, but by high school girls clearly dominate.

Question 17

In the United States, "sex-change operations" first made headlines when which of the following individuals underwent the surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) George/Christine Jorgensen 
B) Patrick/Patricia Hearst 
C) David/Brenda Reimer 
D) Greg/Samantha Stevens 
A) George/Christine Jorgensen 
B) Patrick/Patricia Hearst 
C) David/Brenda Reimer 
D) Greg/Samantha Stevens

Question 18

All of the following are gender-role stereotypes found across nations, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) competitiveness for males. 
B) kindness for females. 
C) toughness for males. 
D) sensitive for females. 
A) competitiveness for males. 
B) kindness for females. 
C) toughness for males. 
D) sensitive for females.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the roles genes play in sexual differentiation?

Accepted Answer

A) Several genes interact to produce sexually differentiated development. 
B) Sexual differentiation occurs primarily due to the tra gene. 
C) Sexual differentiation occurs after the inactivation of the Sox 9 gene. 
D) The genetics of sexual differentiation are not well understood yet. 
A) Several genes interact to produce sexually differentiated development. 
B) Sexual differentiation occurs primarily due to the tra gene. 
C) Sexual differentiation occurs after the inactivation of the Sox 9 gene. 
D) The genetics of sexual differentiation are not well understood yet.

Question 20

Approximately how long following fertilization does the mother's heart drive blood through embryonic bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

A) Less than one week 
B) Three weeks 
C) Five weeks 
D) Seven weeks 
A) Less than one week 
B) Three weeks 
C) Five weeks 
D) Seven weeks

Around the sixth week, the genitals of a male and female human fetus are indistinguishable.

In the absence of male hormones, we would all be fertile females with no males to fertilize us.

Virtually all Turner Syndrome individuals are infertile.

When individuals experience incongruity between their genital anatomy and gender role, they experience gender

How can we best summarize the outcomes of sex reassignment surgery?

A person with only one X sex chromosome and no second sex chromosome has which of the following conditions?

All of the following are common conditions associated with Turner Syndrome, EXCEPT

A child's understanding that gender stays the same even if a person acts like a member of the other sex is termed

The process by which societies mold and influence the behavior of its members is called

A person who can easily integrate masculine and feminine traits into their gender role is androgynous.

Which sexologist is famous for recommending sex reassignment for boys who suffered circumcision accidents?

Without the influence of , most children would be born looking .

Babies born genetically male (possessing an XY chromosome pair) but with completely normal looking female external genitals are the result of

Differentiation of fetal tissues into external male genitals occurs under the influence of

On average, males perform better than females at

Which statement best reflects differences in communication between the genders?

In the United States, "sex-change operations" first made headlines when which of the following individuals underwent the surgery?

All of the following are gender-role stereotypes found across nations, EXCEPT

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the roles genes play in sexual differentiation?

Approximately how long following fertilization does the mother's heart drive blood through embryonic bloodstream?

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods in Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Attraction and Lovebinding Forces

Relationships and Communication

Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Atypical Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercion

Commercial Sex

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Exam 6: Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender Differences

Around the sixth week, the genitals of a male and female human fetus are indistinguishable.

In the absence of male hormones, we would all be fertile females with no males to fertilize us.

Virtually all Turner Syndrome individuals are infertile.

When individuals experience incongruity between their genital anatomy and gender role, they experience gender

How can we best summarize the outcomes of sex reassignment surgery?

A person with only one X sex chromosome and no second sex chromosome has which of the following conditions?

All of the following are common conditions associated with Turner Syndrome, EXCEPT

A child's understanding that gender stays the same even if a person acts like a member of the other sex is termed

The process by which societies mold and influence the behavior of its members is called

A person who can easily integrate masculine and feminine traits into their gender role is androgynous.

Which sexologist is famous for recommending sex reassignment for boys who suffered circumcision accidents?

Without the influence of ________, most children would be born looking ________.

Babies born genetically male (possessing an XY chromosome pair) but with completely normal looking female external genitals are the result of

Differentiation of fetal tissues into external male genitals occurs under the influence of

On average, males perform better than females at

Which statement best reflects differences in communication between the genders?

In the United States, "sex-change operations" first made headlines when which of the following individuals underwent the surgery?

All of the following are gender-role stereotypes found across nations, EXCEPT

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the roles genes play in sexual differentiation?

Approximately how long following fertilization does the mother's heart drive blood through embryonic bloodstream?

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods in Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Attraction and Lovebinding Forces

Relationships and Communication

Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Atypical Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercion

Commercial Sex

Filters

Without the influence of , most children would be born looking .