Question 1

Using a male stereotype as the standard of comparison for behavior of females is

Accepted Answer

A)  egocentrism. 
B)  ethnocentrism. 
C)  androcentrism. 
D)  androgynous. 
A)  egocentrism. 
B)  ethnocentrism. 
C)  androcentrism. 
D)  androgynous.

Question 2

_____ combines statistical results of multiple studies to estimate size consistency of a variable's effects.

Accepted Answer

A)  Meta-analysis 
B)  Factor analysis 
C)  Experiment analysis 
D)  Mega-analysis 
A)  Meta-analysis 
B)  Factor analysis 
C)  Experiment analysis 
D)  Mega-analysis

Question 3

More recent gender stereotypes

Accepted Answer

A)  are more diverse and try to include other groups besides white heterosexuals. 
B)  are more positive than before the 1980s. 
C)  view gender differences on a continuum as opposed to a dichotomy. 
D)  have the belief that traits associated with females represent the norm. 
A)  are more diverse and try to include other groups besides white heterosexuals. 
B)  are more positive than before the 1980s. 
C)  view gender differences on a continuum as opposed to a dichotomy. 
D)  have the belief that traits associated with females represent the norm.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effect that media aside from television has on gender-role socialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educational software has equal male and female characters. 
B)  Daily newspaper comics avoid gender-stereotypic patterns. 
C)  Educational software portrays gender-stereotypic appearance for females. 
D)  Educational software portrays males in an unbiased manner. 
A)  Educational software has equal male and female characters. 
B)  Daily newspaper comics avoid gender-stereotypic patterns. 
C)  Educational software portrays gender-stereotypic appearance for females. 
D)  Educational software portrays males in an unbiased manner.

Question 5

Looking at specific mental disorders,men are more likely than women to suffer from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug-related disorders 
B)  Anxiety disorders 
C)  Depression 
D)  All of these are equally likely between men and women. 
A)  Drug-related disorders 
B)  Anxiety disorders 
C)  Depression 
D)  All of these are equally likely between men and women.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the major expectations for today's women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are liberated to make their own choices of lifestyles. 
B)  Women are incomplete until they marry. 
C)  Women should have children and be self-sacrificing. 
D)  Women are expected to work outside the home and also have a satisfying family life. 
A)  Women are liberated to make their own choices of lifestyles. 
B)  Women are incomplete until they marry. 
C)  Women should have children and be self-sacrificing. 
D)  Women are expected to work outside the home and also have a satisfying family life.

Question 7

Pat is dyslexic and started speaking a little later than Chris.Pat is more likely to be

Accepted Answer

A)  either gender,since we do not enough information to determine likelihood. 
B)  either gender,since verbal differences are small. 
C)  a female than Chris. 
D)  a male than Chris. 
A)  either gender,since we do not enough information to determine likelihood. 
B)  either gender,since verbal differences are small. 
C)  a female than Chris. 
D)  a male than Chris.

Question 8

In five ethnically diverse companies,Berdahl and Moore found that

Accepted Answer

A)  men experience more harassment than women. 
B)  whites experience more harassment than minorities. 
C)  minority women experience more harassment than any other group. 
D)  it is no longer a major problem in the workplace. 
A)  men experience more harassment than women. 
B)  whites experience more harassment than minorities. 
C)  minority women experience more harassment than any other group. 
D)  it is no longer a major problem in the workplace.

Question 9

No gender differences were found for self-esteem domains of academics and social acceptance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe various gender stereotypes including the view of androcentrism.

Accepted Answer

Gender stereotypes are preconceived noti

Question 11

People who score high on both masculinity and femininity are termed

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-gender-typed if female. 
B)  undifferentiated. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  feminine gender-typed if female. 
A)  cross-gender-typed if female. 
B)  undifferentiated. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  feminine gender-typed if female.

Question 12

Research on overall incidence of mental disorders have found

Accepted Answer

A)  strong gender differences. 
B)  gender differences in mood disorders,but not in another other type of disorder. 
C)  minimal gender differences. 
D)  no gender differences. 
A)  strong gender differences. 
B)  gender differences in mood disorders,but not in another other type of disorder. 
C)  minimal gender differences. 
D)  no gender differences.

Question 13

In controlled settings where male and female participants were exposed to aggression-evoking stimuli,

Accepted Answer

A)  both were equally likely to be directly aggressive. 
B)  women were more likely to be indirectly aggressive. 
C)  women were more likely to be verbally aggressive. 
D)  there were cultural differences in type of aggressive behavior of each gender. 
A)  both were equally likely to be directly aggressive. 
B)  women were more likely to be indirectly aggressive. 
C)  women were more likely to be verbally aggressive. 
D)  there were cultural differences in type of aggressive behavior of each gender.

Question 14

The finding that individuals whose partners are either androgynous or feminine (but not masculine or undifferentiated)report higher relationship satisfaction holds true for

Accepted Answer

A)  cohabiting heterosexuals. 
B)  lesbian couples. 
C)  gay couples. 
D)  all of these couples. 
A)  cohabiting heterosexuals. 
B)  lesbian couples. 
C)  gay couples. 
D)  all of these couples.

Question 15

The marriage and motherhood mandates fuel women's intense focus on ______,which is,learning how to attract and interest males as prospective mates.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation 
B)  heterosexual success 
C)  reproductive fitness 
D)  the self-reliant mandate 
A)  sexual orientation 
B)  heterosexual success 
C)  reproductive fitness 
D)  the self-reliant mandate

Question 16

An analysis of award-winning children's books shows that parents and teachers know what content is sexist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Researchers argue that Bem's categorization of gender identities and conclusions about androgyny are outdated because of changes to gender roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The phenomenon that men employed in traditionally female fields are promoted more quickly than female counterparts is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a myth. 
B)  job access discrimination. 
C)  the glass ceiling. 
D)  the glass escalator. 
A)  a myth. 
B)  job access discrimination. 
C)  the glass ceiling. 
D)  the glass escalator.

Question 19

Gender bias in school is most likely to show up in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teachers' behaviors 
B)  The books that are used 
C)  Academic and career counseling 
D)  All of the these 
A)  Teachers' behaviors 
B)  The books that are used 
C)  Academic and career counseling 
D)  All of the these

Question 20

Gender-role socialization

Accepted Answer

A)  is less flexible for black families than white families. 
B)  varies depending on culture. 
C)  are more flexible for Asian and Hispanic families than white families. 
D)  are the same from one generation to another. 
A)  is less flexible for black families than white families. 
B)  varies depending on culture. 
C)  are more flexible for Asian and Hispanic families than white families. 
D)  are the same from one generation to another.

Using a male stereotype as the standard of comparison for behavior of females is

_____ combines statistical results of multiple studies to estimate size consistency of a variable's effects.

More recent gender stereotypes

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effect that media aside from television has on gender-role socialization?

Looking at specific mental disorders,men are more likely than women to suffer from which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT one of the major expectations for today's women?

Pat is dyslexic and started speaking a little later than Chris.Pat is more likely to be

In five ethnically diverse companies,Berdahl and Moore found that

No gender differences were found for self-esteem domains of academics and social acceptance.

Describe various gender stereotypes including the view of androcentrism.

People who score high on both masculinity and femininity are termed

Research on overall incidence of mental disorders have found

In controlled settings where male and female participants were exposed to aggression-evoking stimuli,

The finding that individuals whose partners are either androgynous or feminine (but not masculine or undifferentiated)report higher relationship satisfaction holds true for

The marriage and motherhood mandates fuel women's intense focus on ______,which is,learning how to attract and interest males as prospective mates.

An analysis of award-winning children's books shows that parents and teachers know what content is sexist.

Researchers argue that Bem's categorization of gender identities and conclusions about androgyny are outdated because of changes to gender roles.

The phenomenon that men employed in traditionally female fields are promoted more quickly than female counterparts is called

Gender bias in school is most likely to show up in which of the following?

Gender-role socialization

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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Exam 11: Gender and Behavior

Using a male stereotype as the standard of comparison for behavior of females is

_____ combines statistical results of multiple studies to estimate size consistency of a variable's effects.

More recent gender stereotypes

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effect that media aside from television has on gender-role socialization?

Looking at specific mental disorders,men are more likely than women to suffer from which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT one of the major expectations for today's women?

Pat is dyslexic and started speaking a little later than Chris.Pat is more likely to be

In five ethnically diverse companies,Berdahl and Moore found that

No gender differences were found for self-esteem domains of academics and social acceptance.

Describe various gender stereotypes including the view of androcentrism.

People who score high on both masculinity and femininity are termed

Research on overall incidence of mental disorders have found

In controlled settings where male and female participants were exposed to aggression-evoking stimuli,

The finding that individuals whose partners are either androgynous or feminine (but not masculine or undifferentiated)report higher relationship satisfaction holds true for

The marriage and motherhood mandates fuel women's intense focus on ______,which is,learning how to attract and interest males as prospective mates.

An analysis of award-winning children's books shows that parents and teachers know what content is sexist.

Researchers argue that Bem's categorization of gender identities and conclusions about androgyny are outdated because of changes to gender roles.

The phenomenon that men employed in traditionally female fields are promoted more quickly than female counterparts is called

Gender bias in school is most likely to show up in which of the following?

Gender-role socialization

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

Filters