Question 1

Which is FALSE regarding the role sex and gender have played in historically shaping societies?

Accepted Answer

A)  In most human societies, men as a group rule and control how it operates. 
B)  There is evidence of several matriarchal societies in human history. 
C)  Many societies trace family history through the mothers' rather than the fathers' line. 
D)  There are many societies that are both matrilineal and patriarchal. 
A)  In most human societies, men as a group rule and control how it operates. 
B)  There is evidence of several matriarchal societies in human history. 
C)  Many societies trace family history through the mothers' rather than the fathers' line. 
D)  There are many societies that are both matrilineal and patriarchal. B

Question 2

According to Social Dominance Theory, legitimizing myths function to exaggerate the disadvantage of subordinate groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Describe two reasons why it may be problematic to use the term sex to refer to the biological aspects of being male or female and gender to refer to the culturally constructed aspects.

Accepted Answer

Students' responses should reference the difficulty in discerning the precise influence of biological and cultural variables in differences between men and women. They should also discuss how the definitions of biological and cultural influence are not always easily separated. For instance, hormonal differences are typically discussed as a biological factor but they are also influenced by social and cultural factors.

Question 4

Pick three of the disciplines involved in the study of sex and gender. Briefly explain the perspectives and levels of analysis for the three you select and provide an example of the types of research people from this discipline may conduct.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Possible fields that students mi

Question 5

Equality refers to treating everyone ______ while equity refers to treating everyone ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the same; differently based on group needs and disadvantages 
B)  differently based on group needs and disadvantages; so that they all have the same outcome 
C)  so that they all have the same outcome; so that they all have the same opportunities 
D)  so that they all have the same outcome; the same 
A)  the same; differently based on group needs and disadvantages 
B)  differently based on group needs and disadvantages; so that they all have the same outcome 
C)  so that they all have the same outcome; so that they all have the same opportunities 
D)  so that they all have the same outcome; the same

Question 6

Intersexuality refers to instances where ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity transcends multiple sex categories 
B)  people feel sexual attraction to others regardless of their gender identity 
C)  biological components of sex do not fit the typical male/female pattern 
D)  there is a mismatch between anatomical and psychological gender 
A)  gender identity transcends multiple sex categories 
B)  people feel sexual attraction to others regardless of their gender identity 
C)  biological components of sex do not fit the typical male/female pattern 
D)  there is a mismatch between anatomical and psychological gender

Question 7

To address the ambiguity of biological and social causes of sex differences, Alice Eagly (2013) suggests using "sex" to refer to ______ and "gender" to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  groups of people; the meanings given to different sex categories 
B)  culturally constructed differences; biological differences 
C)  biological categories; social meaning given to those categories 
D)  a chosen social identity; a category given to you at birth 
A)  groups of people; the meanings given to different sex categories 
B)  culturally constructed differences; biological differences 
C)  biological categories; social meaning given to those categories 
D)  a chosen social identity; a category given to you at birth

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the three ways mentioned for feminisms to remain viable and healthy?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase efforts to attract supporters and reduce people's aversion to identify as feminists 
B)  be more inclusive of nonbinary and transgender individuals 
C)  endorse more traditional and commonplace conceptions of femininity 
D)  remain flexible and open to the updated needs of younger generations 
A)  increase efforts to attract supporters and reduce people's aversion to identify as feminists 
B)  be more inclusive of nonbinary and transgender individuals 
C)  endorse more traditional and commonplace conceptions of femininity 
D)  remain flexible and open to the updated needs of younger generations

Question 9

Which group would be least likely to recognize the influence of sex and gender in daily life?

Accepted Answer

A)  cisgender men 
B)  Black women 
C)  people who are genderqueer 
D)  transgender men 
A)  cisgender men 
B)  Black women 
C)  people who are genderqueer 
D)  transgender men

Question 10

Researchers have found that therapies attempting to change sexual orientation are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  neither safe nor effective 
B)  psychologically harmless but not effective 
C)  effective at changing sexual orientation but at a great psychological toll 
D)  effective and safe 
A)  neither safe nor effective 
B)  psychologically harmless but not effective 
C)  effective at changing sexual orientation but at a great psychological toll 
D)  effective and safe

Question 11

Social dominance theory posits that society consists of hierarchical social structures containing dominant and subordinate groups. Explain what is meant by dominant and subordinate groups while providing examples of each in Western culture.

Accepted Answer

Dominant groups have greater access to e

Question 12

Psychologists generally conduct their work at the ______ level.

Accepted Answer

A)  individual 
B)  cross-cultural 
C)  societal 
D)  cross-historical 
A)  individual 
B)  cross-cultural 
C)  societal 
D)  cross-historical

Question 13

Which of the following do sex binaries NOT accomplish?

Accepted Answer

A)  communicating the variety in the biological components of sex 
B)  simplifying social interactions 
C)  organizing labor divisions 
D)  maintaining order in social institutions 
A)  communicating the variety in the biological components of sex 
B)  simplifying social interactions 
C)  organizing labor divisions 
D)  maintaining order in social institutions

Question 14

Hormonal differences between men and women are stable and insensitive to social events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE according to Janet Spence's Multifactorial Theory of Gender Identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  The variety of roles, traits, and attitudes that shape gender identity are independent/uncorrelated. 
B)  There are a narrow set of different ways gender attributes group together. 
C)  Most people struggle to develop a basic sense of belongingness to their biological sex. 
D)  It is common to discount gender typical traits and emphasize gender atypical traits. 
A)  The variety of roles, traits, and attitudes that shape gender identity are independent/uncorrelated. 
B)  There are a narrow set of different ways gender attributes group together. 
C)  Most people struggle to develop a basic sense of belongingness to their biological sex. 
D)  It is common to discount gender typical traits and emphasize gender atypical traits.

Question 16

One research study by Case et al. (2014) found that exposing participants to videotaped discussions of male and heterosexual privilege had what effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  prompted men to become more defensive and less open to notions of male privilege 
B)  caused women and sexual minorities to become even more aware of group based privilege but had no effect upon men 
C)  unconsciously made men less likely to employ automatic stereotypes 
D)  reduced sexist attitudes and increases motivation to avoid prejudice 
A)  prompted men to become more defensive and less open to notions of male privilege 
B)  caused women and sexual minorities to become even more aware of group based privilege but had no effect upon men 
C)  unconsciously made men less likely to employ automatic stereotypes 
D)  reduced sexist attitudes and increases motivation to avoid prejudice

Question 17

Research shows that differences in physical aggression between men and women are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  due to hormonal differences, such as higher levels of testosterone in men 
B)  primarily caused by differences in brain structure arising from the presence of androgen during fetal development 
C)  caused by men being socialized to be risky and to direct negative emotion outward 
D)  most likely caused by some mixture of biological and social factors 
A)  due to hormonal differences, such as higher levels of testosterone in men 
B)  primarily caused by differences in brain structure arising from the presence of androgen during fetal development 
C)  caused by men being socialized to be risky and to direct negative emotion outward 
D)  most likely caused by some mixture of biological and social factors

Question 18

Which is TRUE of a mixed method approach to research?

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of qualitative over quantitative data 
B)  an increased focus on social phenomenon 
C)  the incorporation of multiple worldviews in understanding a topic 
D)  it's been shown to have higher replication rates 
A)  the use of qualitative over quantitative data 
B)  an increased focus on social phenomenon 
C)  the incorporation of multiple worldviews in understanding a topic 
D)  it's been shown to have higher replication rates

Question 19

______ tend to examine how sex and gender norms shape individual thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychologists 
B)  Sociologists 
C)  Anthropologists 
D)  Epidemiologists 
A)  Psychologists 
B)  Sociologists 
C)  Anthropologists 
D)  Epidemiologists

Question 20

Which of the following characterizes each of the movements discussed in Chapter 1?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each has progressed from a broad set of goals to a narrower focus. 
B)  A common pattern is the push for greater inclusivity. 
C)  The radicalization of the ideologies represented. 
D)  All have ignored the perspective of majority and high status groups. 
A)  Each has progressed from a broad set of goals to a narrower focus. 
B)  A common pattern is the push for greater inclusivity. 
C)  The radicalization of the ideologies represented. 
D)  All have ignored the perspective of majority and high status groups.

Which is FALSE regarding the role sex and gender have played in historically shaping societies?

According to Social Dominance Theory, legitimizing myths function to exaggerate the disadvantage of subordinate groups.

Describe two reasons why it may be problematic to use the term sex to refer to the biological aspects of being male or female and gender to refer to the culturally constructed aspects.

Pick three of the disciplines involved in the study of sex and gender. Briefly explain the perspectives and levels of analysis for the three you select and provide an example of the types of research people from this discipline may conduct.

Equality refers to treating everyone while equity refers to treating everyone .

Intersexuality refers to instances where ______.

To address the ambiguity of biological and social causes of sex differences, Alice Eagly (2013) suggests using "sex" to refer to and "gender" to .

Which of the following is NOT one of the three ways mentioned for feminisms to remain viable and healthy?

Which group would be least likely to recognize the influence of sex and gender in daily life?

Researchers have found that therapies attempting to change sexual orientation are ______.

Social dominance theory posits that society consists of hierarchical social structures containing dominant and subordinate groups. Explain what is meant by dominant and subordinate groups while providing examples of each in Western culture.

Psychologists generally conduct their work at the ______ level.

Which of the following do sex binaries NOT accomplish?

Hormonal differences between men and women are stable and insensitive to social events.

Which of the following is TRUE according to Janet Spence's Multifactorial Theory of Gender Identity?

One research study by Case et al. (2014) found that exposing participants to videotaped discussions of male and heterosexual privilege had what effect?

Research shows that differences in physical aggression between men and women are ______.

Which is TRUE of a mixed method approach to research?

______ tend to examine how sex and gender norms shape individual thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

Which of the following characterizes each of the movements discussed in Chapter 1?

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

Language, Communication, and Emotion

Sexual Orientation and Sexuality

Interpersonal Relationships

Work and Home

Gender and Physical Health

Gender and Psychological Health

Aggression and Violence

Filters

Exam 1: Introducing Sex and Gender

Which is FALSE regarding the role sex and gender have played in historically shaping societies?

According to Social Dominance Theory, legitimizing myths function to exaggerate the disadvantage of subordinate groups.

Describe two reasons why it may be problematic to use the term sex to refer to the biological aspects of being male or female and gender to refer to the culturally constructed aspects.

Pick three of the disciplines involved in the study of sex and gender. Briefly explain the perspectives and levels of analysis for the three you select and provide an example of the types of research people from this discipline may conduct.

Equality refers to treating everyone ______ while equity refers to treating everyone ______.

Intersexuality refers to instances where ______.

To address the ambiguity of biological and social causes of sex differences, Alice Eagly (2013) suggests using "sex" to refer to ______ and "gender" to ______.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three ways mentioned for feminisms to remain viable and healthy?

Which group would be least likely to recognize the influence of sex and gender in daily life?

Researchers have found that therapies attempting to change sexual orientation are ______.

Social dominance theory posits that society consists of hierarchical social structures containing dominant and subordinate groups. Explain what is meant by dominant and subordinate groups while providing examples of each in Western culture.

Psychologists generally conduct their work at the ______ level.

Which of the following do sex binaries NOT accomplish?

Hormonal differences between men and women are stable and insensitive to social events.

Which of the following is TRUE according to Janet Spence's Multifactorial Theory of Gender Identity?

One research study by Case et al. (2014) found that exposing participants to videotaped discussions of male and heterosexual privilege had what effect?

Research shows that differences in physical aggression between men and women are ______.

Which is TRUE of a mixed method approach to research?

______ tend to examine how sex and gender norms shape individual thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

Which of the following characterizes each of the movements discussed in Chapter 1?

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

Language, Communication, and Emotion

Sexual Orientation and Sexuality

Interpersonal Relationships

Work and Home

Gender and Physical Health

Gender and Psychological Health

Aggression and Violence

Filters

Equality refers to treating everyone while equity refers to treating everyone .

To address the ambiguity of biological and social causes of sex differences, Alice Eagly (2013) suggests using "sex" to refer to and "gender" to .