Question 1

Which of the following is a finding of Robert Michael's extensive interview study regarding Americans' sex lives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans' sexual lives are more conservative than portrayed in the media.
B)  Single people have sexual intercourse more often than married couples.
C)  Adultery is more prevalent than previously believed.
D)  Women think more often about sex than men do.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is a alternative to hormone replacement therapy sought by some women during menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonsteroidal medicine
B)  acupuncture
C)  exercise
D)  All of these answers are correct.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following STIs is caused by a virus rather than bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  gonorrhea
B)  syphilis
C)  genital herpes
D)  chlamydiaE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

One of the best predictors of getting an STI is

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A)  heterosexual behavior.
B)  homosexual behavior.
C)  asking a partner about his sexual behavior.
D)  having sex with multiple partners.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Mr.Martin is 84 years old and has no major health problems.Sexual function (without the use of drugs) 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) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Middle-aged Paul and Abby do not have sex as often as they did when they were younger.This is MOST likely because they

Accepted Answer

A)  are focused mostly on their careers and family.
B)  are not as healthy as they once were.
C)  experience a significant biological decline that is necessary for sexual function.
D)  have reduced sexual drives due to hormonal changes.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Gender typing is the

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A)  social and psychological dimensions of being female or male.
B)  biological aspects of being female or male.
C)  set of expectations that prescribe how females and males should act,think,and feel.
D)  acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Dr.Barlow displays pictures of 10 individuals and asks students to match them with a list of occupations.Unwittingly,the students align traditionally male jobs with pictures of men and traditionally female jobs with pictures of women.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  sex discrimination.
B)  gender role attribution.
C)  gender stereotyping.
D)  gender constancy.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

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) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Psychological and behavioral differences tend to increase during adolescence because of increased social pressures to conform to traditional gender roles.This is

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional gender role development.
B)  an example of gender role scripts.
C)  the gender-intensification hypothesis.
D)  the development of gender stereotypes.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  All people,regardless of sexual orientation,have similar physiological responses during sexual arousal.
B)  Lesbians and gay men have similar physiological responses during sex but these responses are different than those of heterosexuals.
C)  Lesbians,gay men,and heterosexuals all have different physiological response during sex.
D)  Lesbians and heterosexuals have similar physiological responses during sex but these responses are different than those of gay men.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

A cognitive structure made up of a network of associations that guide an individual's perceptions is a

Accepted Answer

A)  bias.
B)  heuristic.
C)  attitude.
D)  schema.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A gender difference that appears early in development and across cultures is that compared to girls,boys are more

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional.
B)  intelligent.
C)  physically aggressive.
D)  verbally assertive.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Pablo feels pressure to be a strong,independent provider.His wife,however,complains that he is not sensitive enough.According to Pleck,Pablo is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  gender stereotyping.
B)  role strain.
C)  role discontinuity.
D)  role conflict.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

With regard to gender stereotyping,recent research shows that parents

Accepted Answer

A)  continue to interact differently with sons and daughters,often fostering behaviors that reinforce traditional gender roles.
B)  interact nearly equally with sons and daughters,often promoting autonomy and self-reliance.
C)  often favor daughters and more heavily promote their intellectual development.
D)  often favor sons and socialize them to be more obedient and responsible.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is a likely reason that boys may find it difficult to learn the masculine gender role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Male role models are less accessible to young children.
B)  Boys fight against the well-defined requirements of masculine roles.
C)  The masculine role has become so flexible,that boundaries are difficult to distinguish.
D)  Boys are inept at picking up social information from their environment.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

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) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 12: Gender and Sexuality

Which of the following is TRUE?

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Middle-aged Paul and Abby do not have sex as often as they did when they were younger.This is MOST likely because they

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Dr.Barlow displays pictures of 10 individuals and asks students to match them with a list of occupations.Unwittingly,the students align traditionally male jobs with pictures of men and traditionally female jobs with pictures of women.This is an example of

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A cognitive structure made up of a network of associations that guide an individual's perceptions is a

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A gender difference that appears early in development and across cultures is that compared to girls,boys are more

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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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Which of the following is a finding of Robert Michael's extensive interview study regarding Americans' sex lives?

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With regard to gender stereotyping,recent research shows that parents

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Which of the following describes congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

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One of the best predictors of getting an STI is

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Gender typing is the

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Which of the following STIs is caused by a virus rather than bacteria?

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Which of the following is a alternative to hormone replacement therapy sought by some women during menopause?

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Psychological and behavioral differences tend to increase during adolescence because of increased social pressures to conform to traditional gender roles.This is

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Which of the following is a likely reason that boys may find it difficult to learn the masculine gender role?

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Mr.Martin is 84 years old and has no major health problems.Sexual function (without the use of drugs) in someone as old as Mr.Martin is

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Pablo feels pressure to be a strong,independent provider.His wife,however,complains that he is not sensitive enough.According to Pleck,Pablo is experiencing

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Exam 12: Gender and Sexuality

Which of the following is TRUE?

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Middle-aged Paul and Abby do not have sex as often as they did when they were younger.This is MOST likely because they

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Dr.Barlow displays pictures of 10 individuals and asks students to match them with a list of occupations.Unwittingly,the students align traditionally male jobs with pictures of men and traditionally female jobs with pictures of women.This is an example of

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A cognitive structure made up of a network of associations that guide an individual's perceptions is a

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A gender difference that appears early in development and across cultures is that compared to girls,boys are more

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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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Which of the following is a finding of Robert Michael's extensive interview study regarding Americans' sex lives?

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Which of the following describes congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

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One of the best predictors of getting an STI is

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Which of the following STIs is caused by a virus rather than bacteria?

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Which of the following is a likely reason that boys may find it difficult to learn the masculine gender role?

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