Question 1

Androgens are important for sexual development, specifically in males.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Piaget is to cognitive theory as Bem is to:

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A)   Social learning theory
B)   Evolutionary theory
C)   Gender schema theory
D)   Feminist theory C

Question 3

If following the pattern of findings in the U.S., which person would be LEAST likely to adhere to gender role stereotyping?

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A)   Keonna, an African American female
B)   Jacob, a Caucasian male
C)   Abby, a Caucasian female
D)   There are no differences between ethnic groups or genders so all would be equally likely to adhere to gender-role stereotyping.

Question 4

Using the measure of androgyny developed by Sandra Bem in the 1970's, what did current research find related to perceptions of gender traits?

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A)   While most of the feminine traits were still accurate, less than half of the masculine traits were still accurate.
B)   While most of the masculine traits were still accurate, less than half of the feminine traits were still accurate.
C)   Both male and female traits have remained constant over the past 30 years.
D)   Both male and female traits have changed significantly over the past 30 years. A

Question 5

Explain how a person's development of a "gender schema" influences his or her view of gender. Give two examples to support your answer.

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Question 6

Which surgical procedure based on time, expense, and complications is the more popular option used for female-to-male transitions?

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A)   Vaginoplasty
B)   Phalloplasty
C)   Metoidioplasty
D)   Scrotoplasty

Question 7

All of the following are true about sex development and brain differentiation EXCEPT:

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A)   Sexual differentiation of the brain occurs prior to sexual differentiation of the genitals.
B)   Male brains signal continuous release of hormones.
C)   Female brains signal release of hormones in a cyclical pattern.
D)   Hormones influence development of the brain both in the uterus and after birth.

Question 8

According to information presented in your text and lecture, who will likely experience the LEAST flexibility around gender roles?

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A)   Jacob,a boy who is 15 years old and expresses an interest in the fashion design club
B)   Elly a girl who is 15 years old and tries out for the school hockey team
C)   Marcy, a woman who is 40 years old and is the CEO of a Fortune 500 company
D)   Kevin, a man who is 30 years old and is a college education instructor

Question 9

What statement best describes Sheila Rothman's belief about the context of womanhood?

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A)   What it means to be a woman has remained very constant from one time period to the next.
B)   What it means to be a woman is mostly defined by determinants of masculinity during any given time period.
C)   What is means to be a woman is understood within the context of motherhood.
D)   What it means to be a woman has shifted from one time period to the next. D

Question 10

According to Epstein, what aspect of human behavior perpetuates gender inequalities?

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A)   Cross-cultural differences
B)   Gender role stereotyping
C)   Sexual attraction
D)   Dichotomous thinking

Question 11

Describe the process of sexual differentiation in a developing fetus.

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Question 12

Amenorrhea is a condition in which a female experiences excessive flow during menstruation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What person would be diagnosed with a disorder of sex development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Jaden, a man who dresses up as a woman to participate in drag shows
B)   Jennifer, a female who has desired to be a male since childhood
C)   Jacob, born a female named Amanda who underwent sex reassignment surgery to become a male
D)   Jordan, a man who has external male genitalia and internal female organs

Question 14

What is a common criticism of social learning theory?

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A)   Children are seen as passive in the way they acquire gendered models of behavior.
B)   There is not enough emphasis on how social factors influence a child's socialization.
C)   There is too much focus on the child's developmental stages.
D)   All of these

Question 15

How do gender roles affect satisfaction with life in the senior years?

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Question 16

In the Native American culture, this person was often biologically male, treated as a female in social functions, and highly respected in the society. What is the term used to describe this person?

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A)   A hijra
B)   A two-spirit
C)   A xani-th
D)   A kathoey

Question 17

According to David Gilmore's research related to the evolutionary purpose of masculine and feminine socialization, which statement would be most accurate in societies with plenty of food and the absence of enemies and predators?

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A)   Women would adopt more masculine roles.
B)   Men would adopt more feminine roles
C)   Differences between men and women would not be emphasized.
D)   Differences between men and women would be exaggerated.

Question 18

Describe the differences in the way boys and girls are often treated in U.S. classrooms by their teachers

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Question 19

A woman has just become pregnant. Which hormone below has contributed most directly to her pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Follicle-stimulating hormone
B)   Oxytocin
C)   Progesterone
D)   Androgen

Question 20

An androgynous individual has ambiguous genitals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Androgens are important for sexual development, specifically in males.

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Piaget is to cognitive theory as Bem is to:

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If following the pattern of findings in the U.S., which person would be LEAST likely to adhere to gender role stereotyping?

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Using the measure of androgyny developed by Sandra Bem in the 1970's, what did current research find related to perceptions of gender traits?

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Explain how a person's development of a "gender schema" influences his or her view of gender. Give two examples to support your answer.

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Which surgical procedure based on time, expense, and complications is the more popular option used for female-to-male transitions?

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All of the following are true about sex development and brain differentiation EXCEPT:

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According to information presented in your text and lecture, who will likely experience the LEAST flexibility around gender roles?

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What statement best describes Sheila Rothman's belief about the context of womanhood?

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According to Epstein, what aspect of human behavior perpetuates gender inequalities?

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Describe the process of sexual differentiation in a developing fetus.

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Amenorrhea is a condition in which a female experiences excessive flow during menstruation.

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What person would be diagnosed with a disorder of sex development?

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What is a common criticism of social learning theory?

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How do gender roles affect satisfaction with life in the senior years?

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In the Native American culture, this person was often biologically male, treated as a female in social functions, and highly respected in the society. What is the term used to describe this person?

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According to David Gilmore's research related to the evolutionary purpose of masculine and feminine socialization, which statement would be most accurate in societies with plenty of food and the absence of enemies and predators?

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Describe the differences in the way boys and girls are often treated in U.S. classrooms by their teachers

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A woman has just become pregnant. Which hormone below has contributed most directly to her pregnancy?

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An androgynous individual has ambiguous genitals.

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