Question 1

Provide at least one example of how girls are sexualized in U.S. culture. Explain at least one implication of sexualization of girls and women.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Beauty pageants for little girls (particularly the ones with an extreme focus on appearance) is one example of how girls are sexualized in U.S. culture. One implication of sexualizing girls and women is that they learn that their value is tied to their appearances. This can lead to more focus on changing physical appearance and may also lead to lower levels of self-esteem and self-worth as well as higher levels of depression and anxiety among girls and women. The sexualization of girls and women may also lead to girls and women experiencing self-objectification, restricted eating, and feelings of shame.

Question 2

Based on research by Hilliard and Liben (2010), a teacher who makes gender salient in the classroom is more likely to have students who have ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher gender stereotypes 
B)  higher positive ratings of other-gender peers 
C)  more play with other-gender peers 
D)  lower positive ratings of the teacher 
A)  higher gender stereotypes 
B)  higher positive ratings of other-gender peers 
C)  more play with other-gender peers 
D)  lower positive ratings of the teacher A

Question 3

Explain how relationships in adolescence serve a developmental function in the transition to adulthood. Specifically, how do these relationships play a role in identity formation?

Accepted Answer

Varies. Relationships during adolescence provide a context for learning about the self, including consideration of one's gender identity and sexual orientation. They help adolescents understand what they like and dislike in a romantic partner as well as learn what to expect (and what not to expect) in relationships as they move through the lifespan.

Question 4

Infant gender differences have been documented in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dependency 
B)  sociability 
C)  responses to frustration 
D)  activity level 
A)  dependency 
B)  sociability 
C)  responses to frustration 
D)  activity level

Question 5

Explain one of the two lines of reasoning behind researchers spending so much time studying infant gender differences.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Some have reasoned that, if gend

Question 6

According to meta-analysis of studies of gender differences in infancy into early childhood, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  boys display more perceptual sensitivity 
B)  girls display more personality 
C)  girls score higher in inhibitory control 
D)  boys score higher in focusing attention 
A)  boys display more perceptual sensitivity 
B)  girls display more personality 
C)  girls score higher in inhibitory control 
D)  boys score higher in focusing attention

Question 7

Gervais et al. (2011) conducted a study where both men and women were subject to an objectifying gaze before completing a math exam. The researchers found that the objectifying gaze led to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower math performance for both women and men 
B)  lower math performance for women but not for men 
C)  higher math performance for women but not for men 
D)  no significant difference between women and men's math performance 
A)  lower math performance for both women and men 
B)  lower math performance for women but not for men 
C)  higher math performance for women but not for men 
D)  no significant difference between women and men's math performance

Question 8

Research indicates that heterosexual marriage provides more benefits to wives than husbands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The American Association of University Women (2011) found that nearly half of students had experienced some form of sexual harassment by peers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Emily, an 11-year-old girl, says she is fat. Her friend, Deyanna, tells her that Emily isn't, but she herself is. The conversation continues to cycle. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  peer support 
B)  appearance dysmorphia 
C)  fat talk 
D)  a stress-reducing conversation 
A)  peer support 
B)  appearance dysmorphia 
C)  fat talk 
D)  a stress-reducing conversation

Question 11

Define transaffirmative practice (also known as gender-affirming care) and explain why it is important. Specifically, why would it be important for you to practice gender-affirming care in your future profession?

Accepted Answer

Varies. Transaffirmative practice is car

Question 12

______ refers to biologically based emotional and behavioral traits that appear early in life and predict later behaviors, personality, and psychological problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional intelligence 
B)  Temperament 
C)  Gender differences 
D)  Socialized differences 
A)  Emotional intelligence 
B)  Temperament 
C)  Gender differences 
D)  Socialized differences

Question 13

Erikson's theory on girls' and women's identity formation indicates that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  women are more mature than men because they form their identities first 
B)  men seek out women to help shape their identity 
C)  a woman's identity is tied to her husband's identity 
D)  women's identities are more flexible than men's identities 
A)  women are more mature than men because they form their identities first 
B)  men seek out women to help shape their identity 
C)  a woman's identity is tied to her husband's identity 
D)  women's identities are more flexible than men's identities

Question 14

Girls who develop breasts and feminine curves earlier than their peers tend to get harassed and sexualized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In a study by Mondschein et al. (2000), mothers of 11-month-old babies were asked to estimate how steep a slope their infant could successfully crawl down. The results indicated that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  mothers of girls estimated success at steeper slopes than mothers of boys did 
B)  parents have different expectations for their sons than for their daughters 
C)  parents have similar expectations for their sons and daughters at early ages, but this changes as they get older 
D)  mothers of boys estimates success at lower slopes than mothers of girls did 
A)  mothers of girls estimated success at steeper slopes than mothers of boys did 
B)  parents have different expectations for their sons than for their daughters 
C)  parents have similar expectations for their sons and daughters at early ages, but this changes as they get older 
D)  mothers of boys estimates success at lower slopes than mothers of girls did

Question 16

Teachers, on average, pay more attention to and interact more with boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a stage of gender constancy development?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender permanency 
B)  gender role adherence 
C)  gender stability 
D)  appearance flexibility 
A)  gender permanency 
B)  gender role adherence 
C)  gender stability 
D)  appearance flexibility

Question 18

Friendship networks become ______ across adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A)  more gender-segregated 
B)  chaotic and imbalanced 
C)  less intense and more supportive 
D)  less gender-segregated 
A)  more gender-segregated 
B)  chaotic and imbalanced 
C)  less intense and more supportive 
D)  less gender-segregated

Question 19

Stereotype-inconsistent behavior is far less tolerated for girls than it is for boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The largest gender difference in appearance rigidity is found among Latinx children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Provide at least one example of how girls are sexualized in U.S. culture. Explain at least one implication of sexualization of girls and women.

Based on research by Hilliard and Liben (2010), a teacher who makes gender salient in the classroom is more likely to have students who have ______.

Explain how relationships in adolescence serve a developmental function in the transition to adulthood. Specifically, how do these relationships play a role in identity formation?

Infant gender differences have been documented in ______.

Explain one of the two lines of reasoning behind researchers spending so much time studying infant gender differences.

According to meta-analysis of studies of gender differences in infancy into early childhood, ______.

Gervais et al. (2011) conducted a study where both men and women were subject to an objectifying gaze before completing a math exam. The researchers found that the objectifying gaze led to ______.

Research indicates that heterosexual marriage provides more benefits to wives than husbands.

The American Association of University Women (2011) found that nearly half of students had experienced some form of sexual harassment by peers.

Emily, an 11-year-old girl, says she is fat. Her friend, Deyanna, tells her that Emily isn't, but she herself is. The conversation continues to cycle. This is an example of ______.

Define transaffirmative practice (also known as gender-affirming care) and explain why it is important. Specifically, why would it be important for you to practice gender-affirming care in your future profession?

______ refers to biologically based emotional and behavioral traits that appear early in life and predict later behaviors, personality, and psychological problems.

Erikson's theory on girls' and women's identity formation indicates that ______.

Girls who develop breasts and feminine curves earlier than their peers tend to get harassed and sexualized.

In a study by Mondschein et al. (2000), mothers of 11-month-old babies were asked to estimate how steep a slope their infant could successfully crawl down. The results indicated that ______.

Teachers, on average, pay more attention to and interact more with boys.

Which of the following is a stage of gender constancy development?

Friendship networks become ______ across adolescence.

Stereotype-inconsistent behavior is far less tolerated for girls than it is for boys.

The largest gender difference in appearance rigidity is found among Latinx children.

Introduction

Theoretical Perspectives on Gender

Gender Stereotypes and Gender Differences

The Intersection of Gender and Ethnicity

Gender and Communication

Gender and Emotion

Abilities, Motivation, and Achievement

Gender and Work

Biology and Gender

Psychology, Gender, and Health

Gender and Sexuality

Gender and Sexual Orientation

Gender and Victimization

Gender and Mental Health Issues

The Psychology of Men and Masculinity

Retrospect and Prospect

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Exam 7: Lifespan Development

Provide at least one example of how girls are sexualized in U.S. culture. Explain at least one implication of sexualization of girls and women.

Based on research by Hilliard and Liben (2010), a teacher who makes gender salient in the classroom is more likely to have students who have ______.

Explain how relationships in adolescence serve a developmental function in the transition to adulthood. Specifically, how do these relationships play a role in identity formation?

Infant gender differences have been documented in ______.

Explain one of the two lines of reasoning behind researchers spending so much time studying infant gender differences.

According to meta-analysis of studies of gender differences in infancy into early childhood, ______.

Gervais et al. (2011) conducted a study where both men and women were subject to an objectifying gaze before completing a math exam. The researchers found that the objectifying gaze led to ______.

Research indicates that heterosexual marriage provides more benefits to wives than husbands.

The American Association of University Women (2011) found that nearly half of students had experienced some form of sexual harassment by peers.

Emily, an 11-year-old girl, says she is fat. Her friend, Deyanna, tells her that Emily isn't, but she herself is. The conversation continues to cycle. This is an example of ______.

Define transaffirmative practice (also known as gender-affirming care) and explain why it is important. Specifically, why would it be important for you to practice gender-affirming care in your future profession?

______ refers to biologically based emotional and behavioral traits that appear early in life and predict later behaviors, personality, and psychological problems.

Erikson's theory on girls' and women's identity formation indicates that ______.

Girls who develop breasts and feminine curves earlier than their peers tend to get harassed and sexualized.

In a study by Mondschein et al. (2000), mothers of 11-month-old babies were asked to estimate how steep a slope their infant could successfully crawl down. The results indicated that ______.

Teachers, on average, pay more attention to and interact more with boys.

Which of the following is a stage of gender constancy development?

Friendship networks become ______ across adolescence.

Stereotype-inconsistent behavior is far less tolerated for girls than it is for boys.

The largest gender difference in appearance rigidity is found among Latinx children.

Introduction

Theoretical Perspectives on Gender

Gender Stereotypes and Gender Differences

The Intersection of Gender and Ethnicity

Gender and Communication

Gender and Emotion

Abilities, Motivation, and Achievement

Gender and Work

Biology and Gender

Psychology, Gender, and Health

Gender and Sexuality

Gender and Sexual Orientation

Gender and Victimization

Gender and Mental Health Issues

The Psychology of Men and Masculinity

Retrospect and Prospect

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