Question 1

Men tend to score higher than women on personality measures of:

Accepted Answer

A) aggressiveness. 
B) warmth. 
C) neuroticism. 
D) conscientiousness. 
A) aggressiveness. 
B) warmth. 
C) neuroticism. 
D) conscientiousness.

Question 2

In a classic book,The Psychology of Sex Differences,Eleanor Maccoby and Carol Jacklyn concluded that:

Accepted Answer

A) men were slightly better than women at verbal tasks. 
B) men were more aggressive than women. 
C) men and women did not differ significantly in personality. 
D) women were slightly better than men at spatial ability. 
A) men were slightly better than women at verbal tasks. 
B) men were more aggressive than women. 
C) men and women did not differ significantly in personality. 
D) women were slightly better than men at spatial ability.

Question 3

_____ theory refers to the notion that boys and girls become different because boys are reinforced by parents,teachers,and the media for being "masculine," and girls for being "feminine."

Accepted Answer

A) Socialization 
B) Social role 
C) Evolutionary 
D) Hormonal 
A) Socialization 
B) Social role 
C) Evolutionary 
D) Hormonal

Question 4

Research on stereotypical subtypes has found that:

Accepted Answer

A) gender stereotypes are univariate constructs. 
B) gender stereotypes can be divided into an equal number of subtypes for each sex. 
C) the structure and number of male and female gender stereotypical subtypes are very different. 
D) stereotypical subtypes are psychologically equivalent for males and females. 
A) gender stereotypes are univariate constructs. 
B) gender stereotypes can be divided into an equal number of subtypes for each sex. 
C) the structure and number of male and female gender stereotypical subtypes are very different. 
D) stereotypical subtypes are psychologically equivalent for males and females.

Question 5

The 50-culture study revealed essentially no sex differences in _____,similar to a 55-culture study.

Accepted Answer

A) extraversion 
B) emotional stability 
C) agreeableness 
D) intellect-openness to experience 
A) extraversion 
B) emotional stability 
C) agreeableness 
D) intellect-openness to experience

Question 6

According to Baron-Cohen (2003),_____ refers to tuning in to other people's thoughts and feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) instrumentality 
B) tender-mindedness 
C) empathizing 
D) rumination 
A) instrumentality 
B) tender-mindedness 
C) empathizing 
D) rumination

Question 7

Identify a true statement about the frequency and intensity of basic emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) In the negative domain,fear shows a slight sex difference,with men scoring higher than women. 
B) In the positive domain,pride shows the largest sex difference,with men scoring higher than women. 
C) In the positive domain,joy shows no gender difference in intensity and a minimal difference in frequency. 
D) In the negative domain,guilt shows a minimal gender difference in intensity and no difference in frequency. 
A) In the negative domain,fear shows a slight sex difference,with men scoring higher than women. 
B) In the positive domain,pride shows the largest sex difference,with men scoring higher than women. 
C) In the positive domain,joy shows no gender difference in intensity and a minimal difference in frequency. 
D) In the negative domain,guilt shows a minimal gender difference in intensity and no difference in frequency.

Question 8

Research on sex discrimination has found that:

Accepted Answer

A) discrimination always favors men. 
B) women are quoted higher prices than men for exactly the same car. 
C) women are more likely to be recommended for coronary bypass surgery. 
D) women authors are more likely to get negative reviews. 
A) discrimination always favors men. 
B) women are quoted higher prices than men for exactly the same car. 
C) women are more likely to be recommended for coronary bypass surgery. 
D) women authors are more likely to get negative reviews.

Question 9

When we examine average sex differences between men and women,regardless of the size of those differences,it is important to remember that:

Accepted Answer

A) these differences may have political implications and must be interpreted very carefully. 
B) these differences do not necessarily have implications for any particular individual. 
C) researchers do not want to upset individuals by finding a particular sex difference between men and women. 
D) there is generally little overlap between distributions of male and female scores for any particular characteristic. 
A) these differences may have political implications and must be interpreted very carefully. 
B) these differences do not necessarily have implications for any particular individual. 
C) researchers do not want to upset individuals by finding a particular sex difference between men and women. 
D) there is generally little overlap between distributions of male and female scores for any particular characteristic.

Question 10

Several studies have found that masculinity and femininity consist of a single,bipolar dimension,which means that:

Accepted Answer

A) a person can be both masculine and feminine. 
B) a person cannot score high on both masculinity and femininity. 
C) a person must be more masculine or more feminine. 
D) we must assume hormonal origins of personality traits. 
A) a person can be both masculine and feminine. 
B) a person cannot score high on both masculinity and femininity. 
C) a person must be more masculine or more feminine. 
D) we must assume hormonal origins of personality traits.

Question 11

When individuals repeatedly focus on their depressive symptoms or distress,they most likely are involved in:

Accepted Answer

A) rumination. 
B) recidivism. 
C) regression. 
D) rehabilitation. 
A) rumination. 
B) recidivism. 
C) regression. 
D) rehabilitation.

Question 12

Steve and Charlene's parents assign them different chores at home.The parents assume that Steve will take care of the family farm,so most of his chores are related to the know-how of agriculture.They assume that Charlene will become a homemaker,so they assign her cooking and cleaning chores.The differential treatment that Steve and Charlene's parents give their children is best explained by:

Accepted Answer

A) social role theory. 
B) gender stereotypes. 
C) complimentary needs. 
D) sex role discrimination. 
A) social role theory. 
B) gender stereotypes. 
C) complimentary needs. 
D) sex role discrimination.

Question 13

Which of the following facets of conscientiousness has been scrutinized for sex differences?

Accepted Answer

A) Order 
B) Responsibility 
C) Dutifulness 
D) Competence 
A) Order 
B) Responsibility 
C) Dutifulness 
D) Competence

Question 14

An effect size of 0.51 would indicate _____ difference between two groups.

Accepted Answer

A) a small 
B) a medium 
C) a large 
D) no 
A) a small 
B) a medium 
C) a large 
D) no

Question 15

According to the 50-culture study,which of the following Big Five personality traits shows the largest sex difference?

Accepted Answer

A) Intellect-openness to experience 
B) Emotional stability 
C) Aggressiveness 
D) Extraversion 
A) Intellect-openness to experience 
B) Emotional stability 
C) Aggressiveness 
D) Extraversion

Question 16

In the context of global self-esteem,individuals with high self-esteem _____.

Accepted Answer

A) tend to take responsibility for their failures 
B) tend to take credit for their successes 
C) are unable to perform cognitive tasks when faced with negative feedback 
D) find it difficult to cope with the stresses and strains of daily life 
A) tend to take responsibility for their failures 
B) tend to take credit for their successes 
C) are unable to perform cognitive tasks when faced with negative feedback 
D) find it difficult to cope with the stresses and strains of daily life

Question 17

A limitation of evolutionary psychology theory is that:

Accepted Answer

A) it does not address the origins of sex differences. 
B) it does not explain individual differences within each sex. 
C) it suggests that fathers prefer to spend time with daughters. 
D) it indicates that differences between short- and long-term mating strategies are too small. 
A) it does not address the origins of sex differences. 
B) it does not explain individual differences within each sex. 
C) it suggests that fathers prefer to spend time with daughters. 
D) it indicates that differences between short- and long-term mating strategies are too small.

Question 18

Average differences between men and women on certain characteristics,such as height,body fat distribution,or personality characteristics,with no prejudgment about the cause of the differences are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) sex differences. 
B) gender differences. 
C) adaptive problems. 
D) gender stereotypes. 
A) sex differences. 
B) gender differences. 
C) adaptive problems. 
D) gender stereotypes.

Question 19

From an evolutionary perspective,an optimal reproductive strategy for men is to:

Accepted Answer

A) withhold sex until they find a perfect mate. 
B) invest heavily in one mate. 
C) indulge in casual sex. 
D) attempt to mate with a moderate number of women. 
A) withhold sex until they find a perfect mate. 
B) invest heavily in one mate. 
C) indulge in casual sex. 
D) attempt to mate with a moderate number of women.

Question 20

The finding that men have more desire for sexual variety is most consistent with the _____ theory.

Accepted Answer

A) social role 
B) evolutionary psychology 
C) socialization 
D) social learning 
A) social role 
B) evolutionary psychology 
C) socialization 
D) social learning

Men tend to score higher than women on personality measures of:

In a classic book,The Psychology of Sex Differences,Eleanor Maccoby and Carol Jacklyn concluded that:

_____ theory refers to the notion that boys and girls become different because boys are reinforced by parents,teachers,and the media for being "masculine," and girls for being "feminine."

Research on stereotypical subtypes has found that:

The 50-culture study revealed essentially no sex differences in _____,similar to a 55-culture study.

According to Baron-Cohen (2003),_____ refers to tuning in to other people's thoughts and feelings.

Identify a true statement about the frequency and intensity of basic emotions.

Research on sex discrimination has found that:

When we examine average sex differences between men and women,regardless of the size of those differences,it is important to remember that:

Several studies have found that masculinity and femininity consist of a single,bipolar dimension,which means that:

When individuals repeatedly focus on their depressive symptoms or distress,they most likely are involved in:

Which of the following facets of conscientiousness has been scrutinized for sex differences?

An effect size of 0.51 would indicate _____ difference between two groups.

According to the 50-culture study,which of the following Big Five personality traits shows the largest sex difference?

In the context of global self-esteem,individuals with high self-esteem _____.

A limitation of evolutionary psychology theory is that:

Average differences between men and women on certain characteristics,such as height,body fat distribution,or personality characteristics,with no prejudgment about the cause of the differences are referred to as:

From an evolutionary perspective,an optimal reproductive strategy for men is to:

The finding that men have more desire for sexual variety is most consistent with the _____ theory.

Introduction to Personality Psychology

Personality Assessment, Measurement, and Research Design

Traits and Trait Taxonomies

Theoretical and Measurement Issues in Trait Psychology

Personality Dispositions Over Time: Stability, Coherence, and Change

Genetics and Personality

Physiological Approaches to Personality

Evolutionary Perspectives on Personality

Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality

Psychoanalytic Approaches: Contemporary Issues

Motives and Personality

Cognitive Topics in Personality

Emotion and Personality

Approaches to the Self

Personality and Social Interaction

Culture and Personality

Stress,Coping,Adjustment,and Health

Disorders of Personality

Summary and Future Directions

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Exam 16: Sex,Gender,and Personality

Men tend to score higher than women on personality measures of:

In a classic book,The Psychology of Sex Differences,Eleanor Maccoby and Carol Jacklyn concluded that:

_____ theory refers to the notion that boys and girls become different because boys are reinforced by parents,teachers,and the media for being "masculine," and girls for being "feminine."

Research on stereotypical subtypes has found that:

The 50-culture study revealed essentially no sex differences in _____,similar to a 55-culture study.

According to Baron-Cohen (2003),_____ refers to tuning in to other people's thoughts and feelings.

Identify a true statement about the frequency and intensity of basic emotions.

Research on sex discrimination has found that:

When we examine average sex differences between men and women,regardless of the size of those differences,it is important to remember that:

Several studies have found that masculinity and femininity consist of a single,bipolar dimension,which means that:

When individuals repeatedly focus on their depressive symptoms or distress,they most likely are involved in:

Which of the following facets of conscientiousness has been scrutinized for sex differences?

An effect size of 0.51 would indicate _____ difference between two groups.

According to the 50-culture study,which of the following Big Five personality traits shows the largest sex difference?

In the context of global self-esteem,individuals with high self-esteem _____.

A limitation of evolutionary psychology theory is that:

Average differences between men and women on certain characteristics,such as height,body fat distribution,or personality characteristics,with no prejudgment about the cause of the differences are referred to as:

From an evolutionary perspective,an optimal reproductive strategy for men is to:

The finding that men have more desire for sexual variety is most consistent with the _____ theory.

Introduction to Personality Psychology

Personality Assessment, Measurement, and Research Design

Traits and Trait Taxonomies

Theoretical and Measurement Issues in Trait Psychology

Personality Dispositions Over Time: Stability, Coherence, and Change

Genetics and Personality

Physiological Approaches to Personality

Evolutionary Perspectives on Personality

Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality

Psychoanalytic Approaches: Contemporary Issues

Motives and Personality

Cognitive Topics in Personality

Emotion and Personality

Approaches to the Self

Personality and Social Interaction

Culture and Personality

Stress,Coping,Adjustment,and Health

Disorders of Personality

Summary and Future Directions

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