Question 1

Which of the following are findings based on the research on gender messages and TV shows?

Accepted Answer

A)  TV shows emphasize attractiveness in male characters and strength in female characters. 
B)  On TV shows, men are shown to be comfortable when dealing with children and infants. 
C)  On TV shows, men are usually more dominant than women in male-female relationships. 
D)  On TV shows, marriage and family are portrayed as equally important to male and female characters. 
A)  TV shows emphasize attractiveness in male characters and strength in female characters. 
B)  On TV shows, men are shown to be comfortable when dealing with children and infants. 
C)  On TV shows, men are usually more dominant than women in male-female relationships. 
D)  On TV shows, marriage and family are portrayed as equally important to male and female characters. C

Question 2

What we know about communication style between the sexes is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  males and females communicate similarly 
B)  males tend to use more language 
C)  males and females communicate differently 
D)  females are more likely to communicate poorly 
A)  males and females communicate similarly 
B)  males tend to use more language 
C)  males and females communicate differently 
D)  females are more likely to communicate poorly C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Sex" and "gender" are both dichotomous classifications. 
B)  "Sex" refers to biological characteristics, whereas "gender" is the social construction of femininity and masculinity. 
C)  "Sex" and "gender" refer to the same thing. 
D)  Both "sex" and "gender" are biological constructs. 
A)  "Sex" and "gender" are both dichotomous classifications. 
B)  "Sex" refers to biological characteristics, whereas "gender" is the social construction of femininity and masculinity. 
C)  "Sex" and "gender" refer to the same thing. 
D)  Both "sex" and "gender" are biological constructs. B

Question 4

If John is typical of most math and science teachers,which of the following would be true of how he views male students?

Accepted Answer

A)  He will provide more homework to boys. 
B)  He will have more negative attitudes toward boys as compared to the girls. 
C)  He will have more positive attitudes and maintain higher expectations of boys as compared to girls. 
D)  He will assume boys are not as good at math and science. 
A)  He will provide more homework to boys. 
B)  He will have more negative attitudes toward boys as compared to the girls. 
C)  He will have more positive attitudes and maintain higher expectations of boys as compared to girls. 
D)  He will assume boys are not as good at math and science.

Question 5

When researchers find gender differences-such as men's sexual interest and desires being greater than women's-they are basing their conclusions on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  averages 
B)  assumptions 
C)  qualitative evaluations 
D)  faulty statistics 
A)  averages 
B)  assumptions 
C)  qualitative evaluations 
D)  faulty statistics

Question 6

The ________ argument contends that differences are rooted in our biology and are passed down to us through our genetic heritage.

Accepted Answer

A)  nature 
B)  nurture 
C)  gender 
D)  sex 
A)  nature 
B)  nurture 
C)  gender 
D)  sex

Question 7

Bem's Sex-Role Inventory allows a person to determine his or her degree of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  transsexuality 
B)  transgender 
C)  intersexuality 
D)  androgyny 
A)  transsexuality 
B)  transgender 
C)  intersexuality 
D)  androgyny

Question 8

Discuss the central findings of research on the content of most television programming as it relates to gender.

Accepted Answer

• Men are usually more dominant than wom

Question 9

________ refers to which gender a person is primarily attracted to romantically,emotionally,and sexually.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dysphoria 
B)  Sexual orientation 
C)  Preference 
D)  Gender identity 
A)  Dysphoria 
B)  Sexual orientation 
C)  Preference 
D)  Gender identity

Question 10

________ refers to children's understanding that a person's gender stays the same even if the person violates expected and traditional sex role behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender identification 
B)  Gender equality 
C)  Gender constancy 
D)  Gender stability 
A)  Gender identification 
B)  Gender equality 
C)  Gender constancy 
D)  Gender stability

Question 11

Men are ________ as likely as women to be portrayed as problem-solvers in television programs.

Accepted Answer

A)  twice 
B)  three times 
C)  four times 
D)  five times 
A)  twice 
B)  three times 
C)  four times 
D)  five times

Question 12

A researcher observed young girls whispering in front of other children with the intent of making them feel left out on a playground.How would the researcher best label this behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender stereotypes 
B)  intuition 
C)  direct aggression 
D)  social alienation 
A)  gender stereotypes 
B)  intuition 
C)  direct aggression 
D)  social alienation

Question 13

Further refinement of the androgyny concept looks at which of the following traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  desirable physical traits 
B)  undesirable biological traits 
C)  desirable genetic traits 
D)  undesirable feminine and masculine traits 
A)  desirable physical traits 
B)  undesirable biological traits 
C)  desirable genetic traits 
D)  undesirable feminine and masculine traits

Question 14

When female-to-male transsexuals receive the male hormone testosterone,all of the following changes are likely to result except that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  voice deepens 
B)  body hair growth increases 
C)  muscles enlarge 
D)  fat deposits on hips 
A)  voice deepens 
B)  body hair growth increases 
C)  muscles enlarge 
D)  fat deposits on hips

Question 15

Phonosurgery refers to a procedure to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  remove facial hair 
B)  enlarge breasts 
C)  raise voice pitch 
D)  remove testicles 
A)  remove facial hair 
B)  enlarge breasts 
C)  raise voice pitch 
D)  remove testicles

Question 16

Which of the following statements about gender and gender identity is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender identity is only formed through environmental influences. 
B)  Gender is more of a biological trait than a psychological trait. 
C)  Gender is an expression of who people are as sexual beings. 
D)  For most people, their biological sex is rarely the same as their gender identity. 
A)  Gender identity is only formed through environmental influences. 
B)  Gender is more of a biological trait than a psychological trait. 
C)  Gender is an expression of who people are as sexual beings. 
D)  For most people, their biological sex is rarely the same as their gender identity.

Question 17

If Darcy is like most women,she tends to express personal problems to friends she is close to because she ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thinks it feels good 
B)  wants support and understanding 
C)  wants a solution 
D)  likes to hear herself talk 
A)  thinks it feels good 
B)  wants support and understanding 
C)  wants a solution 
D)  likes to hear herself talk

Question 18

Looking around the annual Halloween party,the teacher notes that,just like last year,________ of Halloween costumes are gender-appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  30% 
C)  65% 
D)  90% 
A)  25% 
B)  30% 
C)  65% 
D)  90%

Question 19

________ was the first widely publicized person to receive sex reassignment surgery,and is considered a pioneer in the social awareness of transgender issues.

Accepted Answer

A)  Christine McAuliffe 
B)  Christine Applebee 
C)  Christine Martin 
D)  Christine Jorgensen 
A)  Christine McAuliffe 
B)  Christine Applebee 
C)  Christine Martin 
D)  Christine Jorgensen

Question 20

Sandra Bem's groundbreaking gender research in the 1970s proposed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a two-dimensional model of gender 
B)  a better way to think of masculinity 
C)  additional categories for femininity 
D)  new names for those who are transgendered 
A)  a two-dimensional model of gender 
B)  a better way to think of masculinity 
C)  additional categories for femininity 
D)  new names for those who are transgendered

Which of the following are findings based on the research on gender messages and TV shows?

What we know about communication style between the sexes is that ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

If John is typical of most math and science teachers,which of the following would be true of how he views male students?

When researchers find gender differences-such as men's sexual interest and desires being greater than women's-they are basing their conclusions on ________.

The ________ argument contends that differences are rooted in our biology and are passed down to us through our genetic heritage.

Bem's Sex-Role Inventory allows a person to determine his or her degree of which of the following?

Discuss the central findings of research on the content of most television programming as it relates to gender.

________ refers to which gender a person is primarily attracted to romantically,emotionally,and sexually.

________ refers to children's understanding that a person's gender stays the same even if the person violates expected and traditional sex role behaviors.

Men are ________ as likely as women to be portrayed as problem-solvers in television programs.

A researcher observed young girls whispering in front of other children with the intent of making them feel left out on a playground.How would the researcher best label this behavior?

Further refinement of the androgyny concept looks at which of the following traits?

When female-to-male transsexuals receive the male hormone testosterone,all of the following changes are likely to result except that ________.

Phonosurgery refers to a procedure to ________.

Which of the following statements about gender and gender identity is true?

If Darcy is like most women,she tends to express personal problems to friends she is close to because she ________.

Looking around the annual Halloween party,the teacher notes that,just like last year,________ of Halloween costumes are gender-appropriate.

________ was the first widely publicized person to receive sex reassignment surgery,and is considered a pioneer in the social awareness of transgender issues.

Sandra Bem's groundbreaking gender research in the 1970s proposed ________.

Studying Human Sexuality

Sexual Anatomy

The Physiology of Sexual Response

Intimate Relationships

Contraception: Planning and Preventing

Sexual Behaviors: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure

Sexual Problems and Solutions

Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases

Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth

Sexual Orientation

Sexual Development Throughout Life

Sexual Aggression and Violence: Rape,Child Sexual Abuse,and Sexual Harassment

Paraphilic Disorders: Atypical Sexual Behaviors

The Sexual Marketplace: Prostitution and Pornography

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Exam 10: Gender: Expectations, Roles, and Behaviors

Which of the following are findings based on the research on gender messages and TV shows?

What we know about communication style between the sexes is that ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

If John is typical of most math and science teachers,which of the following would be true of how he views male students?

When researchers find gender differences-such as men's sexual interest and desires being greater than women's-they are basing their conclusions on ________.

The ________ argument contends that differences are rooted in our biology and are passed down to us through our genetic heritage.

Bem's Sex-Role Inventory allows a person to determine his or her degree of which of the following?

Discuss the central findings of research on the content of most television programming as it relates to gender.

________ refers to which gender a person is primarily attracted to romantically,emotionally,and sexually.

________ refers to children's understanding that a person's gender stays the same even if the person violates expected and traditional sex role behaviors.

Men are ________ as likely as women to be portrayed as problem-solvers in television programs.

A researcher observed young girls whispering in front of other children with the intent of making them feel left out on a playground.How would the researcher best label this behavior?

Further refinement of the androgyny concept looks at which of the following traits?

When female-to-male transsexuals receive the male hormone testosterone,all of the following changes are likely to result except that ________.

Phonosurgery refers to a procedure to ________.

Which of the following statements about gender and gender identity is true?

If Darcy is like most women,she tends to express personal problems to friends she is close to because she ________.

Looking around the annual Halloween party,the teacher notes that,just like last year,________ of Halloween costumes are gender-appropriate.

________ was the first widely publicized person to receive sex reassignment surgery,and is considered a pioneer in the social awareness of transgender issues.

Sandra Bem's groundbreaking gender research in the 1970s proposed ________.

Studying Human Sexuality

Sexual Anatomy

The Physiology of Sexual Response

Intimate Relationships

Contraception: Planning and Preventing

Sexual Behaviors: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure

Sexual Problems and Solutions

Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases

Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth

Sexual Orientation

Sexual Development Throughout Life

Sexual Aggression and Violence: Rape,Child Sexual Abuse,and Sexual Harassment

Paraphilic Disorders: Atypical Sexual Behaviors

The Sexual Marketplace: Prostitution and Pornography

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