Question 1

In both the 1974 and the 1987 studies by Maccoby, males were shown to be stronger than females in which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

A)   math and visuospatial abilities
B)   math and verbal abilities
C)   visuospatial and verbal abilities
D)   none of the above abilities

Question 2

The highest percentages of educated women are found in which three countries?

Accepted Answer

A)   Africa, China, and the United States
B)   Canada, Russia, and the United States
C)   Saudi Arabia, Canada, and the United States
D)   Canada, India, and the United States

Question 3

In the evolutionary psychology theory, males and females faced different pressures as they were evolving, particularly in:

Accepted Answer

A)   reproduction.
B)   language abilities.
C)   foraging for food.
D)   all of the above areas.

Question 4

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the physical differences between males and females?

Accepted Answer

A)   Females have about twice the body fat of males.
B)   Females are more likely than males to develop physical and mental disorders.
C)   Females are more resistant to infection than males.
D)   Females' blood vessels are more elastic than males' blood vessels.

Question 5

According to the 1974 study by Maccoby and Jacklin, females were shown to be stronger in _______than the males; however, these differences virtually disappeared in Maccoby's 1987 study.

Accepted Answer

A)   visuospatial abilities
B)   math abilities
C)   verbal abilities
D)   all of the above abilities

Question 6

Which of the following theories would be considered a cognitive theory of gender development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Evolutionary psychology theory of gender
B)   Psychoanalytical theory of gender
C)   Gender schema theory of gender
D)   Social role theory of gender

Question 7

Which of the following theories would be considered a social theory of gender development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Evolutionary psychology theory of gender
B)   Psychoanalytic theory of gender
C)   Gender schema theory of gender
D)   Cognitive developmental theory of gender

Question 8

Karen, Amelia, and Sarah are all angry at Larry. Karen yells at him, Amelia spreads ugly rumors about him, while Sarah just gives him the "silent treatment." Which of the following is true concerning these acts of aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)   All of these females are engaging in verbal aggression.
B)   All of these females are engaging in relational aggression.
C)   Karen is engaging in verbal aggression, while Amelia and Sarah are exhibiting relational aggression.
D)   Karen and Amelia are engaging in verbal aggression, while Sarah is exhibiting relational aggression.

Question 9

_________ is the presence of a high degree of feminine and masculine characteristics in the same individual.

Accepted Answer

A)   Androgyny
B)   Misogyny
C)   Misandry
D)   Feminism

Question 10

_________ individuals are considered the most flexible, mentally healthy, and emotionally intelligent of the four gender-role orientations.

Accepted Answer

A)   Androgynous
B)   Feminine
C)   Masculine
D)   Undifferentiated

Question 11

Historically, the Mexican female's role has been one of:

Accepted Answer

A)   independence.
B)   being head of the household.
C)   self-denial.
D)   assertiveness.

Question 12

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the research on stereotyping?

Accepted Answer

A)   The traditional feminine characteristics are childlike and suitable for someone who is dependent and subordinate to others.
B)   The traditional masculine characteristics suit one to deal competently with the wider world and to wield authority.
C)   Men's strong adherence to rigid gender stereotyping is associated with alcohol-related problems and interpersonal violence.
D)  Women and men who today live in relatively wealthy, industrialized countries perceive themselves as . more different from each other than do women and men who live in less developed countries.

Question 13

It is _____ that makes men and women appear so different in their helping behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)   context
B)   biology
C)   estrogen
D)   observer's bias

Question 14

Researchers have shown that _________ women take a more pensive approach to problems by pondering their options, praying, or biding their time by waiting patiently for alternatives to develop before taking action.

Accepted Answer

A)   Asian-American women
B)   African-American women
C)   Mexican-American women
D)   Native-American women

Question 15

William Pollack believes that boys would benefit from:

Accepted Answer

A)   being socialized to express their anxieties and concerns.
B)   the dual role strain that they experience.
C)   not showing their feelings and learning to be tough.
D)   following the "boy code" that is taught to boys by parents, teachers, and coaches.

Question 16

Eddie's school counselor tries to discourage Eddie from becoming a nurse. Eddie's school counselor is displaying:

Accepted Answer

A)   androgyny.
B)   ethnocentrism.
C)   feminism.
D)   sexism.

Question 17

Damien and Janice are seniors in high school. If they are typical of the average male and female student in the U.S. Department of Education study conducted in 2000, one can predict that:

Accepted Answer

A)   Damien would be a superior student overall when compared to Janice.
B)   Janice would have higher reading achievement scores than Darien.
C)   Damien has had better writing skills than Janice since fourth grade.
D)   Janice would have slightly better math and science scores on national standardized tests than Damien.

Question 18

Based on the Bem Sex-Role Inventory, a person who was undifferentiated would have a:

Accepted Answer

A)   high degree of both expressive and instrumental traits.
B)   high degree of expressive traits and a low degree of instrumental traits.
C)   low degree of expressive traits and a high degree of instrumental traits.
D)   low degree of both expressive and instrumental traits.

Question 19

What has the research on gender differences in helping behavior revealed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Males are more likely to help.
B)   Females are more likely to help.
C)   Both males and females will help but in different contexts.
D)   Male and females are equally likely to help regardless of the context.

Question 20

One of the most consistent gender differences is that boys show more ________ than girls do.

Accepted Answer

A)   verbal aggression
B)   relational aggression
C)   physical aggression
D)   of all of the above types of aggression

Exam 12: Gender

William Pollack believes that boys would benefit from:

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Karen, Amelia, and Sarah are all angry at Larry. Karen yells at him, Amelia spreads ugly rumors about him, while Sarah just gives him the "silent treatment." Which of the following is true concerning these acts of aggression?

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Eddie's school counselor tries to discourage Eddie from becoming a nurse. Eddie's school counselor is displaying:

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding the physical differences between males and females?

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Researchers have shown that _________ women take a more pensive approach to problems by pondering their options, praying, or biding their time by waiting patiently for alternatives to develop before taking action.

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Historically, the Mexican female's role has been one of:

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding the research on stereotyping?

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Based on the Bem Sex-Role Inventory, a person who was undifferentiated would have a:

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In both the 1974 and the 1987 studies by Maccoby, males were shown to be stronger than females in which of the following areas?

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Damien and Janice are seniors in high school. If they are typical of the average male and female student in the U.S. Department of Education study conducted in 2000, one can predict that:

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What has the research on gender differences in helping behavior revealed?

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It is _____ that makes men and women appear so different in their helping behavior.

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One of the most consistent gender differences is that boys show more ________ than girls do.

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_________ individuals are considered the most flexible, mentally healthy, and emotionally intelligent of the four gender-role orientations.

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Which of the following theories would be considered a cognitive theory of gender development?

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Which of the following theories would be considered a social theory of gender development?

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According to the 1974 study by Maccoby and Jacklin, females were shown to be stronger in _______than the males; however, these differences virtually disappeared in Maccoby's 1987 study.

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The highest percentages of educated women are found in which three countries?

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In the evolutionary psychology theory, males and females faced different pressures as they were evolving, particularly in:

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_________ is the presence of a high degree of feminine and masculine characteristics in the same individual.

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