Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a way for men to improve communication with women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Notice whether you have a tendency to interrupt women. 
B)  Be more aware of the space you take up when you sit with women. 
C)  Learn to be comfortable claiming more space. 
D)  Avoid responding to questions in monosyllables. 
A)  Notice whether you have a tendency to interrupt women. 
B)  Be more aware of the space you take up when you sit with women. 
C)  Learn to be comfortable claiming more space. 
D)  Avoid responding to questions in monosyllables.

Question 2

The ability-achievement gap

Accepted Answer

A)  is not a problem for women because of the changes in the modern female role. 
B)  has roots in the conflict between achievement and femininity that is built into the traditional female role. 
C)  is the gap between learning how to attract and interest males and actually finding prospective mates. 
D)  comes from sexual bias in the workplace. 
A)  is not a problem for women because of the changes in the modern female role. 
B)  has roots in the conflict between achievement and femininity that is built into the traditional female role. 
C)  is the gap between learning how to attract and interest males and actually finding prospective mates. 
D)  comes from sexual bias in the workplace.

Question 3

The area of cognitive abilities that has more than a small or confusing gender difference

Accepted Answer

A)  is spatial ability. 
B)  is mathematical ability. 
C)  is verbal ability. 
D)  does not include any of these. 
A)  is spatial ability. 
B)  is mathematical ability. 
C)  is verbal ability. 
D)  does not include any of these.

Question 4

Compare genders in terms of specific psychological disorders and comment on the limitations of viewing psychological disorders by gender.

Accepted Answer

When comparing genders in terms of speci

Question 5

Most women have major day-to-day responsibilities

Accepted Answer

A)  in the role of worker. 
B)  in the role of spouse. 
C)  in the role of parent. 
D)  in the three roles of spouse,parent,and worker. 
A)  in the role of worker. 
B)  in the role of spouse. 
C)  in the role of parent. 
D)  in the three roles of spouse,parent,and worker.

Question 6

Gwen is arguing with Brett.Which of the following is likely to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gwen will be better at reading and sending nonverbal messages. 
B)  Gwen will display strong negative emotions. 
C)  Brett will not try to pull a power play with an ultimatum. 
D)  All of these statements are likely. 
A)  Gwen will be better at reading and sending nonverbal messages. 
B)  Gwen will display strong negative emotions. 
C)  Brett will not try to pull a power play with an ultimatum. 
D)  All of these statements are likely.

Question 7

Jane is in grade school and has just finished the highest level of reading at the reading corner table.Dick has just finished the middle level of reading.Based on typical treatment of boys and girls by teachers,Ms.Tricia will most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  pay more attention to Jane and praise her efforts. 
B)  pay more attention to Jane,but scold Dick for going slowly. 
C)  pay more attention to Dick,but praise Jane more. 
D)  pay more attention to Dick and praise his efforts. 
A)  pay more attention to Jane and praise her efforts. 
B)  pay more attention to Jane,but scold Dick for going slowly. 
C)  pay more attention to Dick,but praise Jane more. 
D)  pay more attention to Dick and praise his efforts.

Question 8

Hyde's meta-analysis of gender comparison studies

Accepted Answer

A)  was inconclusive. 
B)  verified that men are more aggressive than women. 
C)  led her to propose the gender similarities hypothesis. 
D)  disputed that men are more rational than women. 
A)  was inconclusive. 
B)  verified that men are more aggressive than women. 
C)  led her to propose the gender similarities hypothesis. 
D)  disputed that men are more rational than women.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a way for women to improve communication with men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talk more about yourself and your accomplishments. 
B)  Learn the art of conversational give and take. 
C)  Make a point of being aware of current events. 
D)  Keep your voice lower-pitched. 
A)  Talk more about yourself and your accomplishments. 
B)  Learn the art of conversational give and take. 
C)  Make a point of being aware of current events. 
D)  Keep your voice lower-pitched.

Question 10

Females are more likely _____ throughout the lifespan compared to males.

Accepted Answer

A)  to engage in deliberate self-harm 
B)  develop alcoholism 
C)  use drugs 
D)  display antisocial behavior 
A)  to engage in deliberate self-harm 
B)  develop alcoholism 
C)  use drugs 
D)  display antisocial behavior

Question 11

Hormones are

Accepted Answer

A)  the same in male and female embryos until after 28 weeks. 
B)  not a factor in prenatal development. 
C)  chemical substances released into the bloodstream by the endocrine glands. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  the same in male and female embryos until after 28 weeks. 
B)  not a factor in prenatal development. 
C)  chemical substances released into the bloodstream by the endocrine glands. 
D)  all of these.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT true of males who accept the gender stereotype to suppress emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men are less likely to seek social support than women. 
B)  Children of men with traditional masculine norms will have higher self-esteem and lower rates of aggression and behavior problems. 
C)  Suppressed emotions can contribute to stress-related disorders. 
D)  Men's emotional inexpressiveness can cause problems in their relationships with partners and children. 
A)  Men are less likely to seek social support than women. 
B)  Children of men with traditional masculine norms will have higher self-esteem and lower rates of aggression and behavior problems. 
C)  Suppressed emotions can contribute to stress-related disorders. 
D)  Men's emotional inexpressiveness can cause problems in their relationships with partners and children.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a major source of gender-role messages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hormones 
B)  Peers 
C)  The media 
D)  Parents 
A)  Hormones 
B)  Peers 
C)  The media 
D)  Parents

Question 14

Cathy and Carl are fraternal twins.With regard to mental disorders,

Accepted Answer

A)  Cathy is more likely than Carl to develop a mood disorder. 
B)  Both are equally likely to develop a mood disorder. 
C)  Cathy is more likely than Carl to commit suicide. 
D)  Carl is more likely to develop a mood disorder. 
A)  Cathy is more likely than Carl to develop a mood disorder. 
B)  Both are equally likely to develop a mood disorder. 
C)  Cathy is more likely than Carl to commit suicide. 
D)  Carl is more likely to develop a mood disorder.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true of sexism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is limited to American culture. 
B)  Women discriminate against other women. 
C)  Men are sometimes the victims of gender-based discrimination. 
D)  Economic discrimination is sexism when there is differential access and treatment in jobs based on gender. 
A)  It is limited to American culture. 
B)  Women discriminate against other women. 
C)  Men are sometimes the victims of gender-based discrimination. 
D)  Economic discrimination is sexism when there is differential access and treatment in jobs based on gender.

Question 16

Your text uses _____ to mean the state of being male or female.

Accepted Answer

A)  sex 
B)  gender 
C)  gender identity 
D)  sexual orientation 
A)  sex 
B)  gender 
C)  gender identity 
D)  sexual orientation

Question 17

Tannen's theory that male and female communication styles are as different as the styles between different cultures has mixed empirical results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Females have a higher rate of ______ than males.

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety 
B)  eating disorders 
C)  depression 
D)  all of these 
A)  anxiety 
B)  eating disorders 
C)  depression 
D)  all of these

Question 19

Regarding gender differences in intelligence,

Accepted Answer

A)  males have an advantage because of biased testing. 
B)  males have an advantage because of slightly larger brains. 
C)  females have an advantage because of their higher verbal abilities. 
D)  there are no substantial differences in overall intelligence. 
A)  males have an advantage because of biased testing. 
B)  males have an advantage because of slightly larger brains. 
C)  females have an advantage because of their higher verbal abilities. 
D)  there are no substantial differences in overall intelligence.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of distress for men's changing gender roles according to Brooks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Violence 
B)  Emotional supersensitivity 
C)  Substance abuse 
D)  Sexual misconduct 
A)  Violence 
B)  Emotional supersensitivity 
C)  Substance abuse 
D)  Sexual misconduct

Which of the following is NOT a way for men to improve communication with women?

The ability-achievement gap

The area of cognitive abilities that has more than a small or confusing gender difference

Compare genders in terms of specific psychological disorders and comment on the limitations of viewing psychological disorders by gender.

Most women have major day-to-day responsibilities

Gwen is arguing with Brett.Which of the following is likely to be true?

Jane is in grade school and has just finished the highest level of reading at the reading corner table.Dick has just finished the middle level of reading.Based on typical treatment of boys and girls by teachers,Ms.Tricia will most likely

Hyde's meta-analysis of gender comparison studies

Which of the following is NOT a way for women to improve communication with men?

Females are more likely _____ throughout the lifespan compared to males.

Hormones are

Which of the following is NOT true of males who accept the gender stereotype to suppress emotions?

Which of the following is NOT a major source of gender-role messages?

Cathy and Carl are fraternal twins.With regard to mental disorders,

Which of the following is NOT true of sexism?

Your text uses _____ to mean the state of being male or female.

Tannen's theory that male and female communication styles are as different as the styles between different cultures has mixed empirical results.

Females have a higher rate of ______ than males.

Regarding gender differences in intelligence,

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of distress for men's changing gender roles according to Brooks?

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Exam 11: Gender and Behavior

Which of the following is NOT a way for men to improve communication with women?

The ability-achievement gap

The area of cognitive abilities that has more than a small or confusing gender difference

Compare genders in terms of specific psychological disorders and comment on the limitations of viewing psychological disorders by gender.

Most women have major day-to-day responsibilities

Gwen is arguing with Brett.Which of the following is likely to be true?

Jane is in grade school and has just finished the highest level of reading at the reading corner table.Dick has just finished the middle level of reading.Based on typical treatment of boys and girls by teachers,Ms.Tricia will most likely

Hyde's meta-analysis of gender comparison studies

Which of the following is NOT a way for women to improve communication with men?

Females are more likely _____ throughout the lifespan compared to males.

Hormones are

Which of the following is NOT true of males who accept the gender stereotype to suppress emotions?

Which of the following is NOT a major source of gender-role messages?

Cathy and Carl are fraternal twins.With regard to mental disorders,

Which of the following is NOT true of sexism?

Your text uses _____ to mean the state of being male or female.

Tannen's theory that male and female communication styles are as different as the styles between different cultures has mixed empirical results.

Females have a higher rate of ______ than males.

Regarding gender differences in intelligence,

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of distress for men's changing gender roles according to Brooks?

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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