Question 1

The appeal of Tannen's view that males and females have gender-based communication styles due to cultural differences

Accepted Answer

A)  has intuitive appeal because it confirms people's stereotypes and is simple. 
B)  has empirical support in the area of negotiations. 
C)  can explain all communication problems between males and females. 
D)  supports the idea that communication has nothing to do with confusion of sexual consent. 
A)  has intuitive appeal because it confirms people's stereotypes and is simple. 
B)  has empirical support in the area of negotiations. 
C)  can explain all communication problems between males and females. 
D)  supports the idea that communication has nothing to do with confusion of sexual consent. A

Question 2

Gender stereotypes of males generally reflect the quality of instrumentality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Analyze the impact of media on gender-role socialization.

Accepted Answer

The impact of media on gender-role socialization is significant and far-reaching. Media, including television, movies, advertising, and social media, often perpetuates and reinforces traditional gender stereotypes and expectations. These portrayals can shape how individuals perceive and internalize gender roles, influencing their attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs about what is considered appropriate or acceptable for their gender.

For example, the media often depicts men as strong, assertive, and dominant, while women are portrayed as nurturing, emotional, and submissive. These narrow and often unrealistic portrayals can limit individuals' understanding of gender diversity and perpetuate harmful gender norms. This can lead to the reinforcement of gender inequality, discrimination, and the marginalization of individuals who do not conform to these traditional roles.

Additionally, the media's representation of gender can also impact individuals' self-esteem and body image. For instance, the portrayal of idealized and unrealistic body types for men and women can contribute to body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem, particularly among young people.

However, it is important to note that the media also has the potential to challenge and change traditional gender norms. By featuring diverse and empowering representations of gender, the media can help promote gender equality and inclusivity. This can be seen in the increasing visibility of LGBTQ+ characters and storylines in media, as well as the representation of strong, independent women in leadership roles.

In conclusion, the media plays a significant role in shaping societal attitudes and beliefs about gender roles. While it can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and expectations, it also has the potential to challenge and change traditional gender norms, ultimately influencing how individuals perceive and understand gender in society.

Question 4

Research on gender differences in communication

Accepted Answer

A)  supports the stereotype that women are more talkative than men. 
B)  found that when women have more power in work or relationships they are less likely to interrupt a man. 
C)  men are more affected by status than women. 
D)  indicates that men interrupt women more than women interrupt men. 
A)  supports the stereotype that women are more talkative than men. 
B)  found that when women have more power in work or relationships they are less likely to interrupt a man. 
C)  men are more affected by status than women. 
D)  indicates that men interrupt women more than women interrupt men.

Question 5

Women being expected to rear children,cook meals,and clean house is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  socialization. 
B)  sexual orientation. 
C)  gender expectation. 
D)  gender role. 
A)  socialization. 
B)  sexual orientation. 
C)  gender expectation. 
D)  gender role.

Question 6

_____ has shown gender differences in infants as young as 5 months old.

Accepted Answer

A)  Verbal ability 
B)  Spatial ability 
C)  Self-esteem 
D)  Mathematical ability 
A)  Verbal ability 
B)  Spatial ability 
C)  Self-esteem 
D)  Mathematical ability

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a sexual problem for women?

Accepted Answer

A)  An association of shame and guilt with sex 
B)  Fear of pregnancy bringing negativity to sex 
C)  Negative emotions connected to sexual exploitation and rape 
D)  Sexual promiscuity because of modern gender roles 
A)  An association of shame and guilt with sex 
B)  Fear of pregnancy bringing negativity to sex 
C)  Negative emotions connected to sexual exploitation and rape 
D)  Sexual promiscuity because of modern gender roles

Question 8

Parents influence socialization

Accepted Answer

A)  by encouraging play activities with different toys based on gender. 
B)  by mothers refusing to read children's books that are gender-stereotyped. 
C)  by fathers limiting daughters' toys to toys deemed more feminine. 
D)  through the award-winning children's books that are always nonsexist in modern literature. 
A)  by encouraging play activities with different toys based on gender. 
B)  by mothers refusing to read children's books that are gender-stereotyped. 
C)  by fathers limiting daughters' toys to toys deemed more feminine. 
D)  through the award-winning children's books that are always nonsexist in modern literature.

Question 9

Eight-year-old Becky is more likely than eight-year-old Tom to engage in which of the following behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hit another child 
B)  Push another child 
C)  Threaten another child 
D)  Spread rumors about another child 
A)  Hit another child 
B)  Push another child 
C)  Threaten another child 
D)  Spread rumors about another child

Question 10

According to Bem,people who score high in both masculinity and femininity

Accepted Answer

A)  are psychologically healthier. 
B)  are less restricted in their behavior than those in one traditional role. 
C)  function more flexibly. 
D)  are all of these. 
A)  are psychologically healthier. 
B)  are less restricted in their behavior than those in one traditional role. 
C)  function more flexibly. 
D)  are all of these.

Question 11

Margie tends to interrupt others at work frequently.Given research in communication and gender differences,Margie is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  a typical woman. 
B)  working primarily with men. 
C)  in management. 
D)  actually a man. 
A)  a typical woman. 
B)  working primarily with men. 
C)  in management. 
D)  actually a man.

Question 12

Philip's parents want him to grow up with less gender-role stereotypes.Based on current research,

Accepted Answer

A)  they should encourage him to have only educational software on his computer. 
B)  they should recognize that all media will portray stereotypes and focus on countering it with their own values. 
C)  they can relax when he is watching commercials since they rarely portray stereotypes. 
D)  he will be less likely to develop gender-role stereotypes if he plays video games instead of watching adventure cartoons. 
A)  they should encourage him to have only educational software on his computer. 
B)  they should recognize that all media will portray stereotypes and focus on countering it with their own values. 
C)  they can relax when he is watching commercials since they rarely portray stereotypes. 
D)  he will be less likely to develop gender-role stereotypes if he plays video games instead of watching adventure cartoons.

Question 13

Regarding high-status occupations,

Accepted Answer

A)  women are more likely than men to hold positions with decision-making authority. 
B)  ethnic minority women are even less likely to work in one compared to white women. 
C)  women are underrepresented in jobs such as kindergarten teachers and those called "pink-collar ghetto" occupations. 
D)  men and women typically earn the same salary in the same jobs. 
A)  women are more likely than men to hold positions with decision-making authority. 
B)  ethnic minority women are even less likely to work in one compared to white women. 
C)  women are underrepresented in jobs such as kindergarten teachers and those called "pink-collar ghetto" occupations. 
D)  men and women typically earn the same salary in the same jobs.

Question 14

Testosterone is a hormone that affects males but not females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true of brain organization gender differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Males do not consistently have more specialized brain organization than females. 
B)  Male and female brains are much more different than they are similar. 
C)  Females do not always have a larger corpus callosum. 
D)  A significant amount of brain development occurs after the age of 10 years making it impossible to determine what differences are due to socialization rather than innate organization. 
A)  Males do not consistently have more specialized brain organization than females. 
B)  Male and female brains are much more different than they are similar. 
C)  Females do not always have a larger corpus callosum. 
D)  A significant amount of brain development occurs after the age of 10 years making it impossible to determine what differences are due to socialization rather than innate organization.

Question 16

Summarize the research findings on gender differences in brain organization.

Accepted Answer

Research findings on gender differences

Question 17

List some of the ways in which schools influence gender-role socialization.

Accepted Answer

Schools can influence gender-role social

Question 18

Group gender differences in behavior

Accepted Answer

A)  tell us nothing about specific individuals. 
B)  compare the average man and woman. 
C)  are generally very small. 
D)  do all of these. 
A)  tell us nothing about specific individuals. 
B)  compare the average man and woman. 
C)  are generally very small. 
D)  do all of these.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a stereotyped attribute for males?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ambitious 
B)  Expressive 
C)  Competitive 
D)  Independent 
A)  Ambitious 
B)  Expressive 
C)  Competitive 
D)  Independent

Question 20

Briefly iterate the hormonal explanations for gender differences.

Accepted Answer

The hormonal explanations for gender dif

The appeal of Tannen's view that males and females have gender-based communication styles due to cultural differences

Gender stereotypes of males generally reflect the quality of instrumentality.

Analyze the impact of media on gender-role socialization.

Research on gender differences in communication

Women being expected to rear children,cook meals,and clean house is an example of

_____ has shown gender differences in infants as young as 5 months old.

Which of the following is NOT a sexual problem for women?

Parents influence socialization

Eight-year-old Becky is more likely than eight-year-old Tom to engage in which of the following behaviors?

According to Bem,people who score high in both masculinity and femininity

Margie tends to interrupt others at work frequently.Given research in communication and gender differences,Margie is most likely

Philip's parents want him to grow up with less gender-role stereotypes.Based on current research,

Regarding high-status occupations,

Testosterone is a hormone that affects males but not females.

Which of the following is NOT true of brain organization gender differences?

Summarize the research findings on gender differences in brain organization.

List some of the ways in which schools influence gender-role socialization.

Group gender differences in behavior

Which of the following is NOT a stereotyped attribute for males?

Briefly iterate the hormonal explanations for gender differences.

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Exam 11: Gender and Behavior

The appeal of Tannen's view that males and females have gender-based communication styles due to cultural differences

Gender stereotypes of males generally reflect the quality of instrumentality.

Analyze the impact of media on gender-role socialization.

Research on gender differences in communication

Women being expected to rear children,cook meals,and clean house is an example of

_____ has shown gender differences in infants as young as 5 months old.

Which of the following is NOT a sexual problem for women?

Parents influence socialization

Eight-year-old Becky is more likely than eight-year-old Tom to engage in which of the following behaviors?

According to Bem,people who score high in both masculinity and femininity

Margie tends to interrupt others at work frequently.Given research in communication and gender differences,Margie is most likely

Philip's parents want him to grow up with less gender-role stereotypes.Based on current research,

Regarding high-status occupations,

Testosterone is a hormone that affects males but not females.

Which of the following is NOT true of brain organization gender differences?

Summarize the research findings on gender differences in brain organization.

List some of the ways in which schools influence gender-role socialization.

Group gender differences in behavior

Which of the following is NOT a stereotyped attribute for males?

Briefly iterate the hormonal explanations for gender differences.

Adjusting to Modern Life

Theories of Personality

Stress and Its Effects

Coping Processes

Psychology and Physical Health

The Self

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Interpersonal Communication

Friendship and Love

Marriage and Intimate Relationships

Development and Expression of Sexuality

Careers and Work

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

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