Question 1

Females are often thought to outshine males on verbal tasks.What does contemporary empirical evidence have to say about this notion?

Accepted Answer

A) It's a myth-there's basically no difference between men and women in verbal performance. 
B) It's pretty much a myth-the difference between men and women in verbal performance is as small as the difference seen on math tasks. 
C) It's real-women outscore men on tests of verbal ability by a long shot. 
D) It may be a myth-no one has examined the idea empirically. 
A) It's a myth-there's basically no difference between men and women in verbal performance. 
B) It's pretty much a myth-the difference between men and women in verbal performance is as small as the difference seen on math tasks. 
C) It's real-women outscore men on tests of verbal ability by a long shot. 
D) It may be a myth-no one has examined the idea empirically. A

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE of AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS can be treated successfully with medication if diagnosed early enough. 
B) AIDS is easy to diagnose because of its distinctive appearance; it looks like a cauliflower bulB. 
C) The increase in new AIDS cases each year is still more dramatic among gay men than among any other demographic group. 
D) No sexually transmitted infection has had a greater impact on sexual behavior than AIDS. 
A) AIDS can be treated successfully with medication if diagnosed early enough. 
B) AIDS is easy to diagnose because of its distinctive appearance; it looks like a cauliflower bulB. 
C) The increase in new AIDS cases each year is still more dramatic among gay men than among any other demographic group. 
D) No sexually transmitted infection has had a greater impact on sexual behavior than AIDS. D

Question 3

The social learning approach argues that gender differences in thought and behavior reflect the influence of:

Accepted Answer

A) parents. 
B) race. 
C) religion. 
D) income. 
A) parents. 
B) race. 
C) religion. 
D) income. A

Question 4

Describe the typical stereotypes regarding men and women.To what extent are these stereotypes universal or culturally specific? Discuss how these stereotypes might contribute to the continued presence of sexism and sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

The answer should include the following

Question 5

The body's _____zones have a rich array of sense receptors and are especially sensitive to touch.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The body's _____zones have a rich array...

Question 6

On an average,in the United States,a woman earns about _____ for every dollar that a man earns.

Accepted Answer

A) $0.50 
B) $0.95 
C) $1.10 
D) $0.80 
A) $0.50 
B) $0.95 
C) $1.10 
D) $0.80

Question 7

Brain structures that may differ somewhat in gay men from those in straight men include the:

Accepted Answer

A) anterior hypothalamus 
B) medulla 
C) cerebellum 
D) optic tectum 
A) anterior hypothalamus 
B) medulla 
C) cerebellum 
D) optic tectum

Question 8

In the United States,at least one in _____ individuals will contract a sexually transmitted infection at some point in their lives; as compared to other industrialized nations,the rate of sexually transmitted infections in the United States is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) four; higher 
B) five; higher 
C) eight; lower 
D) four; the same 
A) four; higher 
B) five; higher 
C) eight; lower 
D) four; the same

Question 9

Sexual activity between a married person and someone who is not his or her spouse is called_____ sex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sexual activity between a married person and...

Question 10

Maggie is nervous as she begins her calculus final.She is not quite sure she can compete with the male students in her class.Maggie's performance on the calculus test may be impaired by:

Accepted Answer

A) hostile sexism. 
B) gender stereotype. 
C) benevolent sexism. 
D) feminism. 
A) hostile sexism. 
B) gender stereotype. 
C) benevolent sexism. 
D) feminism.

Question 11

The influence of formal education as an agent of gender socialization:

Accepted Answer

A) is pronounced only in elementary school. 
B) continues even during the college years. 
C) is minimal at best. 
D) tends to work to the advantage of females by the time one gets to college. 
A) is pronounced only in elementary school. 
B) continues even during the college years. 
C) is minimal at best. 
D) tends to work to the advantage of females by the time one gets to college.

Question 12

Which of the following sequences best reflects the relative frequency with which American women of different racial or ethnic backgrounds experience rape,from the most to the least frequent?

Accepted Answer

A) Black women $\rarr$ Latino women $\rarr$ non-Latino white women 
B) Black women $\rarr$ non-Latino white women $\rarr$ Latino women 
C) Latino women $\rarr$ non-Latino white women $\rarr$ black women 
D) Non-Latino white women $\rarr$ Latino women $\rarr$ black women 
A) Black women $\rarr$ Latino women $\rarr$ non-Latino white women 
B) Black women $\rarr$ non-Latino white women $\rarr$ Latino women 
C) Latino women $\rarr$ non-Latino white women $\rarr$ black women 
D) Non-Latino white women $\rarr$ Latino women $\rarr$ black women

Question 13

Which of the following describes the refractory period for men?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the interval after orgasm in which the body returns to its unaroused state,reversing the changes brought about by arousal. 
B) It is the peak of sexual excitement,during which rhythmic muscular contractions occur in the genitals. 
C) It is the period in which the maximum level of arousal is attained and the body prepares for orgasm. 
D) It is the period in which an arousing stimulus begins a sequence that prepares the genitals for sexual intercourse. 
A) It is the interval after orgasm in which the body returns to its unaroused state,reversing the changes brought about by arousal. 
B) It is the peak of sexual excitement,during which rhythmic muscular contractions occur in the genitals. 
C) It is the period in which the maximum level of arousal is attained and the body prepares for orgasm. 
D) It is the period in which an arousing stimulus begins a sequence that prepares the genitals for sexual intercourse.

Question 14

During which of the following phases of sexual responsiveness do the penis and clitoris swell with blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Refractory period 
B) Resolution stage 
C) Plateau phase 
D) Ejaculation 
A) Refractory period 
B) Resolution stage 
C) Plateau phase 
D) Ejaculation

Question 15

According to Alfred Kinsey,heterosexuality and homosexuality are best thought of as:

Accepted Answer

A) opposite ends of a continuum. 
B) discrete categories. 
C) orthogonal dimensions. 
D) meaningless labels. 
A) opposite ends of a continuum. 
B) discrete categories. 
C) orthogonal dimensions. 
D) meaningless labels.

Question 16

The rate of sexually transmitted infections is _____in the United States than in other industrialized nations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The rate of sexually transmitted infections is...

Question 17

Barry,the head of a finance organization,employed Abby based on her physical appearance and made sure she was assigned only simple tasks.However,this weakened Abby's real ability to perform at work.This exemplifies _____ sexism.

Accepted Answer

A) benign 
B) benevolent 
C) beneficent 
D) malevolent 
A) benign 
B) benevolent 
C) beneficent 
D) malevolent

Question 18

Charlotte and Robert are a married couple in their late 60s.All else being equal,which of the following statements probably best captures their sex life?

Accepted Answer

A) They have sex about once a week and find it satisfying. 
B) They have sex about once a month and find it unsatisfying. 
C) They have sex about once a month and find it satisfying. 
D) They have sex a few times a year and find it unsatisfying. 
A) They have sex about once a week and find it satisfying. 
B) They have sex about once a month and find it unsatisfying. 
C) They have sex about once a month and find it satisfying. 
D) They have sex a few times a year and find it unsatisfying.

Question 19

According to the potential genetic basis of homosexuality,studies of identical twins have revealed that when one twin self-identifies as gay or lesbian:

Accepted Answer

A) the other twin is no more likely to self-identify as gay or lesbian than is a random member of the population. 
B) the other twin is more likely to self-identify as gay or lesbian than is a random member of the population,but only when the twins were raised together. 
C) the other twin is more likely to self-identify as gay or lesbian than is a random member of the population,even when the twins were raised apart. 
D) the other twin is actually slightly less likely to self-identify as gay or lesbian than is a random member of the population. 
A) the other twin is no more likely to self-identify as gay or lesbian than is a random member of the population. 
B) the other twin is more likely to self-identify as gay or lesbian than is a random member of the population,but only when the twins were raised together. 
C) the other twin is more likely to self-identify as gay or lesbian than is a random member of the population,even when the twins were raised apart. 
D) the other twin is actually slightly less likely to self-identify as gay or lesbian than is a random member of the population.

Question 20

Sexual attraction and behavior directed to the other sex is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) homosexuality 
B) heterosexuality 
C) bisexuality 
D) transsexualism 
A) homosexuality 
B) heterosexuality 
C) bisexuality 
D) transsexualism

Females are often thought to outshine males on verbal tasks.What does contemporary empirical evidence have to say about this notion?

Which of the following statements is TRUE of AIDS?

The social learning approach argues that gender differences in thought and behavior reflect the influence of:

Describe the typical stereotypes regarding men and women.To what extent are these stereotypes universal or culturally specific? Discuss how these stereotypes might contribute to the continued presence of sexism and sexual harassment.

The body's _____zones have a rich array of sense receptors and are especially sensitive to touch.

On an average,in the United States,a woman earns about _____ for every dollar that a man earns.

Brain structures that may differ somewhat in gay men from those in straight men include the:

In the United States,at least one in _ individuals will contract a sexually transmitted infection at some point in their lives; as compared to other industrialized nations,the rate of sexually transmitted infections in the United States is _.

Sexual activity between a married person and someone who is not his or her spouse is called_____ sex.

Maggie is nervous as she begins her calculus final.She is not quite sure she can compete with the male students in her class.Maggie's performance on the calculus test may be impaired by:

The influence of formal education as an agent of gender socialization:

Which of the following sequences best reflects the relative frequency with which American women of different racial or ethnic backgrounds experience rape,from the most to the least frequent?

Which of the following describes the refractory period for men?

During which of the following phases of sexual responsiveness do the penis and clitoris swell with blood?

According to Alfred Kinsey,heterosexuality and homosexuality are best thought of as:

The rate of sexually transmitted infections is _____in the United States than in other industrialized nations.

Barry,the head of a finance organization,employed Abby based on her physical appearance and made sure she was assigned only simple tasks.However,this weakened Abby's real ability to perform at work.This exemplifies _____ sexism.

Charlotte and Robert are a married couple in their late 60s.All else being equal,which of the following statements probably best captures their sex life?

According to the potential genetic basis of homosexuality,studies of identical twins have revealed that when one twin self-identifies as gay or lesbian:

Sexual attraction and behavior directed to the other sex is known as _____.

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Females are often thought to outshine males on verbal tasks.What does contemporary empirical evidence have to say about this notion?

Which of the following statements is TRUE of AIDS?

The social learning approach argues that gender differences in thought and behavior reflect the influence of:

Describe the typical stereotypes regarding men and women.To what extent are these stereotypes universal or culturally specific? Discuss how these stereotypes might contribute to the continued presence of sexism and sexual harassment.

The body's _____zones have a rich array of sense receptors and are especially sensitive to touch.

On an average,in the United States,a woman earns about _____ for every dollar that a man earns.

Brain structures that may differ somewhat in gay men from those in straight men include the:

In the United States,at least one in _____ individuals will contract a sexually transmitted infection at some point in their lives; as compared to other industrialized nations,the rate of sexually transmitted infections in the United States is _____.

Sexual activity between a married person and someone who is not his or her spouse is called_____ sex.

Maggie is nervous as she begins her calculus final.She is not quite sure she can compete with the male students in her class.Maggie's performance on the calculus test may be impaired by:

The influence of formal education as an agent of gender socialization:

Which of the following sequences best reflects the relative frequency with which American women of different racial or ethnic backgrounds experience rape,from the most to the least frequent?

Which of the following describes the refractory period for men?

During which of the following phases of sexual responsiveness do the penis and clitoris swell with blood?

According to Alfred Kinsey,heterosexuality and homosexuality are best thought of as:

The rate of sexually transmitted infections is _____in the United States than in other industrialized nations.

Barry,the head of a finance organization,employed Abby based on her physical appearance and made sure she was assigned only simple tasks.However,this weakened Abby's real ability to perform at work.This exemplifies _____ sexism.

Charlotte and Robert are a married couple in their late 60s.All else being equal,which of the following statements probably best captures their sex life?

According to the potential genetic basis of homosexuality,studies of identical twins have revealed that when one twin self-identifies as gay or lesbian:

Sexual attraction and behavior directed to the other sex is known as _____.

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Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

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In the United States,at least one in _ individuals will contract a sexually transmitted infection at some point in their lives; as compared to other industrialized nations,the rate of sexually transmitted infections in the United States is _.