Question 1

Nations that have gendered languages have lower levels of gender equality compared to nations that speak genderless languages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People can accurately identify someone's sex simply by examining ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  their gait 
B)  the content of their speech 
C)  moral judgments 
D)  explanatory styles 
A)  their gait 
B)  the content of their speech 
C)  moral judgments 
D)  explanatory styles

Question 3

People can accurately identify someone's sex just by seeing their gait (how they walk).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

______ refers to the nonverbal communication of emotion in a clear manner that others can easily interpret.

Accepted Answer

A)  Decoding accuracy 
B)  Encoding accuracy 
C)  Code switching 
D)  Paralinguistics 
A)  Decoding accuracy 
B)  Encoding accuracy 
C)  Code switching 
D)  Paralinguistics

Question 5

Same-sex touching tends to be more acceptable among women than men EXCEPT in what contexts?

Accepted Answer

A)  in sports 
B)  in Western cultures 
C)  among close friends 
D)  in private instead of public 
A)  in sports 
B)  in Western cultures 
C)  among close friends 
D)  in private instead of public

Question 6

Women, relative to men, consistently show greater brain activity in response to witnessing others suffer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The finding that women smile more than men is consistent across culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In Eastern cultures too much eye contact can signify disrespect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Female typical nonverbal behaviors, such as nodding and smiling, differ between high and low status individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain why the literature on sex differences in interruptions appears mixed and conflicting. What do meta-analyses of sex differences in interruptions conclude? Are there types of interruptions that show consistent sex differences? If so, describe them and explain when men and women may each be more likely to interrupt.

Accepted Answer

There are large discrepancies across stu

Question 11

Research shows that when stigmatized groups reappropriate and label themselves with derogatory words they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to be targeted with discrimination 
B)  both feel and are viewed as more powerful 
C)  report enhanced physical health 
D)  no longer feel negative emotions when others use those words in a derogatory manner 
A)  are more likely to be targeted with discrimination 
B)  both feel and are viewed as more powerful 
C)  report enhanced physical health 
D)  no longer feel negative emotions when others use those words in a derogatory manner

Question 12

What is meant by the "generic masculine?" Provide an example and explain how it relates to the Whorfian hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

The generic masculine refers to the trad

Question 13

Overall, each of the following is TRUE of sex differences in nonverbal communication EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Men displayed more dominant nonverbal behaviors. 
B)  Women show more other oriented nonverbal behaviors. 
C)  Sex differences in nonverbal communication are larger than differences in verbal communication. 
D)  Female typical nonverbal behaviors mirror lower status nonverbal behaviors. 
A)  Men displayed more dominant nonverbal behaviors. 
B)  Women show more other oriented nonverbal behaviors. 
C)  Sex differences in nonverbal communication are larger than differences in verbal communication. 
D)  Female typical nonverbal behaviors mirror lower status nonverbal behaviors.

Question 14

Consider stereotypes the paint female speech as expressive and male speech as assertive. Overall, to what extent does the evidence support such sex differences in communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sex differences in the stereotypical direction are real, with effect sizes typically in the medium range. 
B)  Differences in the stereotypical direction do sometimes emerge, but they are small and dependent upon context. 
C)  Meta-analyses reveal no overall sex differences, with for instance, findings of male speech being more expressive than female speech being just as common as the reverse. 
D)  The evidence actually supports sex differences in the opposite direction of common stereotypes. 
A)  Sex differences in the stereotypical direction are real, with effect sizes typically in the medium range. 
B)  Differences in the stereotypical direction do sometimes emerge, but they are small and dependent upon context. 
C)  Meta-analyses reveal no overall sex differences, with for instance, findings of male speech being more expressive than female speech being just as common as the reverse. 
D)  The evidence actually supports sex differences in the opposite direction of common stereotypes.

Question 15

One might change the phrase "to boldly go where no man has gone before" to "to boldly go where no one has gone before" in order to not use language reflecting ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  political correctness 
B)  the generic masculine 
C)  benevolent sexism 
D)  Whorfian norms 
A)  political correctness 
B)  the generic masculine 
C)  benevolent sexism 
D)  Whorfian norms

Nations that have gendered languages have lower levels of gender equality compared to nations that speak genderless languages.

People can accurately identify someone's sex simply by examining ______.

People can accurately identify someone's sex just by seeing their gait (how they walk).

______ refers to the nonverbal communication of emotion in a clear manner that others can easily interpret.

Same-sex touching tends to be more acceptable among women than men EXCEPT in what contexts?

Women, relative to men, consistently show greater brain activity in response to witnessing others suffer.

The finding that women smile more than men is consistent across culture.

In Eastern cultures too much eye contact can signify disrespect.

Female typical nonverbal behaviors, such as nodding and smiling, differ between high and low status individuals.

Research shows that when stigmatized groups reappropriate and label themselves with derogatory words they ______.

What is meant by the "generic masculine?" Provide an example and explain how it relates to the Whorfian hypothesis.

Overall, each of the following is TRUE of sex differences in nonverbal communication EXCEPT ______.

Consider stereotypes the paint female speech as expressive and male speech as assertive. Overall, to what extent does the evidence support such sex differences in communication?

One might change the phrase "to boldly go where no man has gone before" to "to boldly go where no one has gone before" in order to not use language reflecting ______.

Introducing Sex and Gender

Studying Sex and Gender

The Nature and Nurture of Sex and Gender

Gender Development

The Contents and Origins of Gender Stereotypes

Power, Sexism, and Discrimination

Cognitive Abilities and Aptitudes

Sexual Orientation and Sexuality

Interpersonal Relationships

Work and Home

Gender and Physical Health

Gender and Psychological Health

Aggression and Violence

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Exam 8: Language, Communication, and Emotion

Nations that have gendered languages have lower levels of gender equality compared to nations that speak genderless languages.

People can accurately identify someone's sex simply by examining ______.

People can accurately identify someone's sex just by seeing their gait (how they walk).

______ refers to the nonverbal communication of emotion in a clear manner that others can easily interpret.

Same-sex touching tends to be more acceptable among women than men EXCEPT in what contexts?

Women, relative to men, consistently show greater brain activity in response to witnessing others suffer.

The finding that women smile more than men is consistent across culture.

In Eastern cultures too much eye contact can signify disrespect.

Female typical nonverbal behaviors, such as nodding and smiling, differ between high and low status individuals.

Research shows that when stigmatized groups reappropriate and label themselves with derogatory words they ______.

What is meant by the "generic masculine?" Provide an example and explain how it relates to the Whorfian hypothesis.

Overall, each of the following is TRUE of sex differences in nonverbal communication EXCEPT ______.

Consider stereotypes the paint female speech as expressive and male speech as assertive. Overall, to what extent does the evidence support such sex differences in communication?

One might change the phrase "to boldly go where no man has gone before" to "to boldly go where no one has gone before" in order to not use language reflecting ______.

Introducing Sex and Gender

Studying Sex and Gender

The Nature and Nurture of Sex and Gender

Gender Development

The Contents and Origins of Gender Stereotypes

Power, Sexism, and Discrimination

Cognitive Abilities and Aptitudes

Sexual Orientation and Sexuality

Interpersonal Relationships

Work and Home

Gender and Physical Health

Gender and Psychological Health

Aggression and Violence

Filters