Question 1

Although born with female sex organs and characteristics, Kristie has always felt uncomfortable being a girl. Her interests and activities have always been considered masculine, and she is happiest when engaging in masculine behavior. Kristie might be diagnosed with

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A)   gender confusion syndrome.
B)   gender ambiguity disorder.
C)   gender identity disorder.
D)   reassignment conflict.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The cognitive abilities of males and females differ significantly.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Gonads produce either sperm or ova.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How do female brains differ from male brains?

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A)   Female brains are larger.
B)   Female brains have higher cortical volume.
C)   Female brains have more white matter.
D)   The female hippocampus is more reactive to stress.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Research on newborn and infant preferences in terms of gender-related items supports the ________ approach.

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A)   biological
B)   socio-cultural
C)   cognitive
D)   behavioralE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

________ refers to the social and psychological aspects of being male or female.

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A)   Sex
B)   Gender
C)   Sexuality
D)   Sexual orientationE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

While sex typically refers to differences in the biology of males and females, gender typically refers to differences attributed to

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A)   emotional development.
B)   socialization.
C)   puberty.
D)   temperament.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Discuss the findings from Clark and Hatfield's study on gender differences in sexuality.

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In general, both males and females were ...

Question 9

Based on research conducted in Sweden, men have vaginal intercourse about ________ times a month.

Accepted Answer

A)   15
B)   9
C)   5
D)   2E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Geami is attracted to both males and females. Her sexual orientation is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)   heterosexual.
B)   homosexual.
C)   lesbian.
D)   bisexual.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Paul pushes Susie off the swing. Paul's behavior is best categorized as ________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)   conduct
B)   overt
C)   relational
D)   socialE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The 2D:4D ratio refers to

Accepted Answer

A)   brain size.
B)   finger length.
C)   testosterone levels.
D)   hemispheric symmetry.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Discuss how the social cognitive perspective views gender development.

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The social cognitive perspective approac...

Question 14

Men's attitudes toward premarital sex tend to be

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A)   conservative.
B)   ambivalent.
C)   permissive.
D)   restrictive.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Behaviors designed to harm another person physically or verbally are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)   aggressive.
B)   non-conforming.
C)   irrational.
D)   stereotypical.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Based on the research of Clark and Hatfield, what percentage of women would agree to go to bed with a total stranger?

Accepted Answer

A)   70 percent
B)   45 percent
C)   10 percent
D)   0 percentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Marcy tells her best friend that Kelcie will kiss any boy that asks her to. Marcy is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)   misconduct behavior.
B)   overt aggression.
C)   stereotyping.
D)   relational aggression.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Patterns for how people should behave sexually are called

Accepted Answer

A)   sexual scripts.
B)   gender schemas.
C)   sexual protocols.
D)   sexual patterns.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Voyeurism is best described as a fetish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Breast development in women is triggered by the SRY gene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

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Men's attitudes toward premarital sex tend to be

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Breast development in women is triggered by the SRY gene.

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The cognitive abilities of males and females differ significantly.

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Geami is attracted to both males and females. Her sexual orientation is best described as

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________ refers to the social and psychological aspects of being male or female.

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Gonads produce either sperm or ova.

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Discuss the findings from Clark and Hatfield's study on gender differences in sexuality.

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How do female brains differ from male brains?

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