Question 1

Because he believes that crying is a feminine trait, 14-year-old George has difficulty admitting that a movie makes him tearful. His experience best illustrates the impact of

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A)   sex chromosomes.
B)   cultural norms.
C)   gender schemas.
D)   culture shock.

Question 2

A boy who consistently exhibits traditionally masculine interests and behavior patterns demonstrates

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A)   neuroticism.
B)   collectivism.
C)   the X chromosome.
D)   gender typing.

Question 3

The many professional specialties by which people support themselves and their societies best illustrate that culture enables

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A)   temperament.
B)   natural selection.
C)   division of labor.
D)   brain plasticity.

Question 4

The dramatic increase in Americans' premarital sexual activity over the past half-century best illustrates that sexual behavior is influenced by

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A)   temperament.
B)   gender typing.
C)   testosterone.
D)   norms.

Question 5

When looking for someone to whom they can confide their personal worries, women usually turn to ________ and men usually turn to ________.

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A)   men; men
B)   women; men
C)   women; women
D)   men; women

Question 6

The belief that boys are more independent than girls is a

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A)   gender role.
B)   gender identity.
C)   gender schema.
D)   gender type.

Question 7

Cultural diversity best illustrates our

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A)   human temperaments.
B)   genetic variations.
C)   gender identities.
D)   adaptive capacities.

Question 8

Professor Smith emphasizes that gender similarities and differences are products of a continuous interplay among genetically predisposed traits, culturally shaped roles, and personally constructed expectations and assumptions. The professor's emphasis best illustrates

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A)   collectivism.
B)   individualism.
C)   social learning.
D)   a biopsychosocial approach.

Question 9

The fertilized egg will develop into a boy if, at conception,

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A)   the sperm contributes an X chromosome.
B)   the sperm contributes a Y chromosome.
C)   the egg contributes an X chromosome.
D)   the egg contributes a Y chromosome.

Question 10

Providing a child with a stimulating educational environment during early childhood is likely to

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A)   ensure the formation of a strong attachment with parents.
B)   foster the development of a calm, easygoing temperament.
C)   prevent neural connections from degenerating.
D)   do all of these things.

Question 11

When teased by his older sister, 9-year-old Waldo does not cry because he has learned that boys are not supposed to cry. Waldo's behavior best illustrates the importance of

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A)   temperament.
B)   gender roles.
C)   testosterone.
D)   collectivism.

Question 12

Cross-cultural research on human development indicates that

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A)   person-to-person differences within cultural groups are larger than differences between groups.
B)   differences among cultural groups largely reflect genetic differences among racial groups.
C)   gender differences in behavior result from differences in biology rather than from differences in life experiences.
D)   developmental processes differ greatly among individuals raised in different cultures.

Question 13

Displays of self-effacing humility are most characteristic of those who value

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A)   individualism.
B)   gender typing.
C)   collectivism.
D)   heritability.

Question 14

Gender identity refers to

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A)   one's biological sex.
B)   the sense of being male or female.
C)   the set of expected behaviors for males or for females.
D)   how masculine a boy is or how feminine a girl is.

Question 15

The importance of romance in marriage relationships is most strongly emphasized in cultures characterized by

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A)   gender schemas.
B)   collectivism.
C)   gender typing.
D)   individualism.

Question 16

Premature babies are especially likely to gain weight if stimulated by

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A)   sound and music.
B)   light and colors.
C)   touch and massage.
D)   movement and acceleration.

Question 17

In recent years, the percentage of American boys and girls given one of the 10 most common names for their birth year has plunged. This best reflects Americans' increasing

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A)   gender typing.
B)   individualism.
C)   collectivism.
D)   divorce rates.

Question 18

Although Adam didn't care for the taste of fried green tomatoes, he began eating them when he saw that his classmates were doing so. His behavior best illustrates the importance of

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A)   the male answer syndrome.
B)   collectivism.
C)   a pruning process.
D)   peer influence.

Question 19

Concepts of masculinity and femininity that influence our perceptions are called gender

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A)   types.
B)   schemas.
C)   roles.
D)   complexes.

Question 20

Compared with men, women experience a greater risk of

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A)   autism spectrum disorder.
B)   color blindness.
C)   eating disorders.
D)   antisocial personality disorders.

Exam 12: Culture, Gender, and Other Environmental Influences

When teased by his older sister, 9-year-old Waldo does not cry because he has learned that boys are not supposed to cry. Waldo's behavior best illustrates the importance of

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The belief that boys are more independent than girls is a

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Premature babies are especially likely to gain weight if stimulated by

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A boy who consistently exhibits traditionally masculine interests and behavior patterns demonstrates

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The fertilized egg will develop into a boy if, at conception,

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Cross-cultural research on human development indicates that

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Although Adam didn't care for the taste of fried green tomatoes, he began eating them when he saw that his classmates were doing so. His behavior best illustrates the importance of

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Displays of self-effacing humility are most characteristic of those who value

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Cultural diversity best illustrates our

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When looking for someone to whom they can confide their personal worries, women usually turn to ________ and men usually turn to ________.

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Compared with men, women experience a greater risk of

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Providing a child with a stimulating educational environment during early childhood is likely to

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Professor Smith emphasizes that gender similarities and differences are products of a continuous interplay among genetically predisposed traits, culturally shaped roles, and personally constructed expectations and assumptions. The professor's emphasis best illustrates

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Because he believes that crying is a feminine trait, 14-year-old George has difficulty admitting that a movie makes him tearful. His experience best illustrates the impact of

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The dramatic increase in Americans' premarital sexual activity over the past half-century best illustrates that sexual behavior is influenced by

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