Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a typically reported consequence of sexual harassment in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in disordered eating.
B)  lowered self-esteem.
C)  psychological distress.
D)  physical illness.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

A recent large-scale study of American women found that most postmenopausal women reported:

Accepted Answer

A)  debilitating depression and irritability.
B)  embarrassing hot flashes.
C)  regret that they no longer had their period.
D)  no severe physical or psychological problems related to menopause.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Dr.Estrada attributes gender differences to the possibility that women's lower-status positions in society have encouraged them to become more cooperative and less dominant than men.Her view most closely matches:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive developmental theories of gender.
B)  psychoanalytic theories of gender.
C)  ethological psychology.
D)  social role theory.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding male and female adolescent sexual behavior is accurate?

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A)  Nearly the same percentage of girls and boys participate in oral sex from the age of 15 to the age of 19.
B)  Girls engage in sexual behavior about one year earlier than boys.
C)  A majority of girls and a minority of boys are virgins at the age of 15.
D)  A majority of boys and a minority of girls who are sexually active are also married.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

When reviewing factors related to school achievement, such as class participation, attentiveness, and academic success:

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A)  females are superior to males.
B)  males are superior to females.
C)  there is no difference between males and females.
D)  females outrank males in the area of class participation only.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

What is a gender schema, and how does this concept apply to gender development?

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Question 7

Which of the following is positively correlated with increased sexual behavior in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  curiosity and sexual play in childhood
B)  strict parental values against premarital sex
C)  viewing sexually explicit TV shows
D)  participation in extracurricular clubs and activitiesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following describes congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

Accepted Answer

A)  a condition in males caused by a lack of androgen receptors in their cells
B)  a condition in which males are missing a penis
C)  a condition in females caused by enlarged adrenal glands that produce abnormally high levels of androgens
D)  a condition in which a child is born with both male and female genitalsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Research indicates that stereotyped gender roles are more psychologically constrictive for:

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A)  girls.
B)  boys.
C)  children from nuclear families.
D)  children from single-parent families.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Despite their positive status in the family and culture, _____ over the age of 70 are the poorest population group in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  African-American men
B)  African-American women
C)  Latinos
D)  LatinasE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The primary factor that determines whether a woman will have an active sex life during middle age is:

Accepted Answer

A)  health.
B)  time.
C)  having a spouse.
D)  sexual drive.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Describe one criticism of the evolutionary psychology view of gender role development.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Social cognitive theory attributes psychological differences between men and women to:

Accepted Answer

A)  observation and imitation, rewards and punishment of gender-related behavior.
B)  the degree of success with which one navigates certain discontinuous psychosocial crises.
C)  the degree of identification with the same-sex parent.
D)  naturally selected historical roles.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Tony has been diagnosed with erectile dysfunction.His doctor is likely to treat him with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rogaine.
B)  Viagra.
C)  cognitive restructuring.
D)  Prozac.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Mr.Martin is 84 years old and has no major health problems.Sexual function in someone as old as Mr.Martin is:

Accepted Answer

A)  about the same as it was when he was in his 50s.
B)  possible but hampered by the lower blood pressure of most older adults.
C)  possible but typically hampered by limited circulation in the sexual organs.
D)  possible, although it may be more difficult for Mr.Martin to gain an erection and have an orgasm.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Condoms are least effective against the spread of:

Accepted Answer

A)  HIV
B)  syphilis
C)  chlamydia
D)  herpesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

_____ are sex hormones produced both by the testes and adrenal glands.

Accepted Answer

A)  Androgens
B)  Testosterones
C)  Estrogens
D)  EstradiolsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following pairs is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  androgen/male sex characteristics
B)  testosterone/female sex characteristics
C)  estrogen/male physical characteristics
D)  cortisol/male physical characteristicsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Females are most likely to be stereotyped as expressing more warmth and sensitivity, whereas males are most likely to be stereotyped as expressing more:

Accepted Answer

A)  sadness and regret.
B)  humor and rhetoric.
C)  shame and sympathy.
D)  aggression and independence.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Older women from ethnic minority groups warrant special attention because they often face triple jeopardy in:

Accepted Answer

A)  ageism, sexism, and racism.
B)  physical exhaustion, anxiety, and shame.
C)  a lack of confidence, education, and financial security.
D)  guilt, confusion, and mental disabilities.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 12: Gender and Sexuality

When reviewing factors related to school achievement, such as class participation, attentiveness, and academic success:

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Research indicates that stereotyped gender roles are more psychologically constrictive for:

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Describe one criticism of the evolutionary psychology view of gender role development.

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A recent large-scale study of American women found that most postmenopausal women reported:

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Tony has been diagnosed with erectile dysfunction.His doctor is likely to treat him with:

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Which of the following is NOT a typically reported consequence of sexual harassment in women?

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Females are most likely to be stereotyped as expressing more warmth and sensitivity, whereas males are most likely to be stereotyped as expressing more:

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Which of the following pairs is correct?

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Which of the following describes congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

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Despite their positive status in the family and culture, _____ over the age of 70 are the poorest population group in the United States.

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Dr.Estrada attributes gender differences to the possibility that women's lower-status positions in society have encouraged them to become more cooperative and less dominant than men.Her view most closely matches:

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Condoms are least effective against the spread of:

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Which of the following statements regarding male and female adolescent sexual behavior is accurate?

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Social cognitive theory attributes psychological differences between men and women to:

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Mr.Martin is 84 years old and has no major health problems.Sexual function in someone as old as Mr.Martin is:

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Older women from ethnic minority groups warrant special attention because they often face triple jeopardy in:

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What is a gender schema, and how does this concept apply to gender development?

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Which of the following is positively correlated with increased sexual behavior in adolescents?

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The primary factor that determines whether a woman will have an active sex life during middle age is:

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_____ are sex hormones produced both by the testes and adrenal glands.

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