Question 1

African American women

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A) tend to be more rigid in their thinking about gender roles. 
B) have represented the symbol of strength in their communities. 
C) are epitomes of traditional female role model. 
D) are more dependent than women of other minority groups. 
A) tend to be more rigid in their thinking about gender roles. 
B) have represented the symbol of strength in their communities. 
C) are epitomes of traditional female role model. 
D) are more dependent than women of other minority groups.

Question 2

Which of the following best defines the term transsexual?

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A) a person who is sexually aroused by wearing clothing typical of his or her own sex 
B) a person who feels that his/her gender identity and sexual anatomy are not compatible 
C) a person who exaggerates the gender-typed behavior of his or her own sex 
D) a person who responds erotically to the anatomy of the other sex 
A) a person who is sexually aroused by wearing clothing typical of his or her own sex 
B) a person who feels that his/her gender identity and sexual anatomy are not compatible 
C) a person who exaggerates the gender-typed behavior of his or her own sex 
D) a person who responds erotically to the anatomy of the other sex

Question 3

A major problem with gender-role stereotypes is that they

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A) are false and misleading both for the individual and the whole group. 
B) prevent statistically valid generalizations from being made. 
C) interfere with the development of a solid gender identity. 
D) fail to consider the effects of biological sex on behavior. 
A) are false and misleading both for the individual and the whole group. 
B) prevent statistically valid generalizations from being made. 
C) interfere with the development of a solid gender identity. 
D) fail to consider the effects of biological sex on behavior.

Question 4

When Sydney insists on sitting on her mother's lap,her mother says she is being loving.When Damien insists on sitting on his mother's lap,he is told that he is being a baby.This demonstrates the concept of

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A) manipulation. 
B) channeling. 
C) verbal appellation. 
D) verbal abuse. 
A) manipulation. 
B) channeling. 
C) verbal appellation. 
D) verbal abuse.

Question 5

Which of the following refers to the gender given by others,usually at birth?

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A) genetic sex 
B) gender identity 
C) anatomical sex 
D) assigned gender 
A) genetic sex 
B) gender identity 
C) anatomical sex 
D) assigned gender

Question 6

According to cognitive social learning theory,we learn attitudes and behaviors as a result of

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A) social interactions with others. 
B) active interpretation of messages received from our environment. 
C) the physiological evolution process. 
D) biological characteristics inherited from our parents. 
A) social interactions with others. 
B) active interpretation of messages received from our environment. 
C) the physiological evolution process. 
D) biological characteristics inherited from our parents.

Question 7

A condition in which the opening of the penis is located somewhere on the underside,glans,shaft,or the junction of the scrotum is called

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A) hypospadias. 
B) ambiguous genitalia. 
C) congenital pseudovaginal hyperplasia. 
D) hermaphroditism. 
A) hypospadias. 
B) ambiguous genitalia. 
C) congenital pseudovaginal hyperplasia. 
D) hermaphroditism.

Question 8

Which of the following refers to whether one is biologically female or male?

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A) sex 
B) gender 
C) sexual dimorphism 
D) gender dysphoria 
A) sex 
B) gender 
C) sexual dimorphism 
D) gender dysphoria

Question 9

By what age does one internalize and identify with one's gender?

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A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 5 
D) 7 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 5 
D) 7

Question 10

Robyn has no ovaries,but her external genitals are those of a normal female.As she grows up,her body remains short,she does not develop a mature feminine physique,and she does not menstruate.Robyn most likely has

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A) gonochorism. 
B) hermaphrodism. 
C) Klinefelter syndrome. 
D) Turner syndrome. 
A) gonochorism. 
B) hermaphrodism. 
C) Klinefelter syndrome. 
D) Turner syndrome.

Question 11

Which of the following refers to the physical sex structures of a person such as gonads,uterus,vulva,vagina,and penis?

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A) genetic sex 
B) gender dysphoria 
C) anatomical sex 
D) sexual dimorphism 
A) genetic sex 
B) gender dysphoria 
C) anatomical sex 
D) sexual dimorphism

Question 12

"A good girl would never run in the house like that!" This is an example of a(n)

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A) gender-role behavior. 
B) gender-role stereotype. 
C) assigned gender role. 
D) gender atypical behavior. 
A) gender-role behavior. 
B) gender-role stereotype. 
C) assigned gender role. 
D) gender atypical behavior.

Question 13

According to Jessica Valenti,efforts to spread thoughts of purity can be seen in the distribution of:

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A) condoms. 
B) money for sex. 
C) non-religious handouts. 
D) V cards. 
A) condoms. 
B) money for sex. 
C) non-religious handouts. 
D) V cards.

Question 14

In our culture,women's clothing is designed to

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A) provide warmth and comfort,especially to the breast areA. 
B) demonstrate the basic humanity of the wearer by de-emphasizing sex-related characteristics. 
C) accentuate women's suitability for female roles such as nurturing and emotional support. 
D) emphasize secondary sex characteristics such as breasts,shapely legs,and hips. 
A) provide warmth and comfort,especially to the breast areA. 
B) demonstrate the basic humanity of the wearer by de-emphasizing sex-related characteristics. 
C) accentuate women's suitability for female roles such as nurturing and emotional support. 
D) emphasize secondary sex characteristics such as breasts,shapely legs,and hips.

Question 15

What is androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS)?

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When a person who is genetically male (h

Question 16

The assignment of gender usually occurs at birth and is usually based on

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A) gender identity. 
B) anatomical appearance. 
C) behavioral genetics. 
D) dominant hormones. 
A) gender identity. 
B) anatomical appearance. 
C) behavioral genetics. 
D) dominant hormones.

Question 17

The phenomenon of modeling is usually associated with the

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A) psychoanalytic theory. 
B) cognitive development theory. 
C) cognitive social learning theory. 
D) developmental gender theory. 
A) psychoanalytic theory. 
B) cognitive development theory. 
C) cognitive social learning theory. 
D) developmental gender theory.

Question 18

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia and androgen insensitivity syndrome may

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A) be undetected at birth. 
B) affect both genetic males and genetic females. 
C) result from the body's inability to absorb testosterone. 
D) be called hermaphroditism. 
A) be undetected at birth. 
B) affect both genetic males and genetic females. 
C) result from the body's inability to absorb testosterone. 
D) be called hermaphroditism.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is NOT included in contemporary sexual scripts?

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A) Sexual expression is positive and healthy. 
B) Sexual intercourse is not the only acceptable sexual activity. 
C) Sexual activities should be predominantly initiated by males. 
D) Sexual activities involve a mutual exchange of erotic pleasure. 
A) Sexual expression is positive and healthy. 
B) Sexual intercourse is not the only acceptable sexual activity. 
C) Sexual activities should be predominantly initiated by males. 
D) Sexual activities involve a mutual exchange of erotic pleasure.

Question 20

Among transsexuals,transitioning does not always involve medical or surgical treatments.

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A) True 
 B)False

African American women

Which of the following best defines the term transsexual?

A major problem with gender-role stereotypes is that they

When Sydney insists on sitting on her mother's lap,her mother says she is being loving.When Damien insists on sitting on his mother's lap,he is told that he is being a baby.This demonstrates the concept of

Which of the following refers to the gender given by others,usually at birth?

According to cognitive social learning theory,we learn attitudes and behaviors as a result of

A condition in which the opening of the penis is located somewhere on the underside,glans,shaft,or the junction of the scrotum is called

Which of the following refers to whether one is biologically female or male?

By what age does one internalize and identify with one's gender?

Robyn has no ovaries,but her external genitals are those of a normal female.As she grows up,her body remains short,she does not develop a mature feminine physique,and she does not menstruate.Robyn most likely has

Which of the following refers to the physical sex structures of a person such as gonads,uterus,vulva,vagina,and penis?

"A good girl would never run in the house like that!" This is an example of a(n)

According to Jessica Valenti,efforts to spread thoughts of purity can be seen in the distribution of:

In our culture,women's clothing is designed to

What is androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS)?

The assignment of gender usually occurs at birth and is usually based on

The phenomenon of modeling is usually associated with the

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia and androgen insensitivity syndrome may

Which of the following statements is NOT included in contemporary sexual scripts?

Among transsexuals,transitioning does not always involve medical or surgical treatments.

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Exam 5: Gender and Gender Roles

African American women

Which of the following best defines the term transsexual?

A major problem with gender-role stereotypes is that they

When Sydney insists on sitting on her mother's lap,her mother says she is being loving.When Damien insists on sitting on his mother's lap,he is told that he is being a baby.This demonstrates the concept of

Which of the following refers to the gender given by others,usually at birth?

According to cognitive social learning theory,we learn attitudes and behaviors as a result of

A condition in which the opening of the penis is located somewhere on the underside,glans,shaft,or the junction of the scrotum is called

Which of the following refers to whether one is biologically female or male?

By what age does one internalize and identify with one's gender?

Robyn has no ovaries,but her external genitals are those of a normal female.As she grows up,her body remains short,she does not develop a mature feminine physique,and she does not menstruate.Robyn most likely has

Which of the following refers to the physical sex structures of a person such as gonads,uterus,vulva,vagina,and penis?

"A good girl would never run in the house like that!" This is an example of a(n)

According to Jessica Valenti,efforts to spread thoughts of purity can be seen in the distribution of:

In our culture,women's clothing is designed to

What is androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS)?

The assignment of gender usually occurs at birth and is usually based on

The phenomenon of modeling is usually associated with the

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia and androgen insensitivity syndrome may

Which of the following statements is NOT included in contemporary sexual scripts?

Among transsexuals,transitioning does not always involve medical or surgical treatments.

Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Studying Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Sexual Expression

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Contraception and Abortion

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissastisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Hiv and Aids

Sexual Coercion

Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

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