Question 1

Research from the Kinsey Institute concluded that

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A) male homosexuality is associated with strong mothers and weak fathers. 
B) children who have distant relationships with their same-sex parent are less apt to identify with them and do not develop gender-typical behaviors. 
C) there was no evidence of a connection between male homosexuality and strong mothers/weak fathers. 
D) children whose mannerisms and interests resemble those of the opposite sex may be responded to by others with reciprocal mannerisms, causing sex-role confusion. 
A) male homosexuality is associated with strong mothers and weak fathers. 
B) children who have distant relationships with their same-sex parent are less apt to identify with them and do not develop gender-typical behaviors. 
C) there was no evidence of a connection between male homosexuality and strong mothers/weak fathers. 
D) children whose mannerisms and interests resemble those of the opposite sex may be responded to by others with reciprocal mannerisms, causing sex-role confusion. C

Question 2

Which of the following is associated with sex hormones?

Accepted Answer

A) the increase of thresholds for activation of brain pathways dealing with erotic content 
B) the decrease of thresholds for activation of brain pathways dealing with erotic content 
C) their formation during puberty 
D) their being dissimilar to adult hormones 
A) the increase of thresholds for activation of brain pathways dealing with erotic content 
B) the decrease of thresholds for activation of brain pathways dealing with erotic content 
C) their formation during puberty 
D) their being dissimilar to adult hormones B

Question 3

The theory that the development of gender identity follows a similar course as described by Piaget's theory of cognitive development is

Accepted Answer

A) gender development theory. 
B) gender schema theory. 
C) biosocial theory of gender identity and sexual orientation. 
D) parental investment theory. 
A) gender development theory. 
B) gender schema theory. 
C) biosocial theory of gender identity and sexual orientation. 
D) parental investment theory. A

Question 4

Money compared the development of gender identity and sexual orientation to the development of

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A) identity. 
B) cognition. 
C) language. 
D) social relationships. 
A) identity. 
B) cognition. 
C) language. 
D) social relationships.

Question 5

The three lines of recent research on children's sexual behaviors focuses on all of the following except

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A) surveys completed by parents about their observations of children's sexual activities. 
B) the memories of adults about their early childhood sexual experiences. 
C) direct observations of children's sexual activities. 
D) the study of children who are under treatment because of their sexual behaviors. 
A) surveys completed by parents about their observations of children's sexual activities. 
B) the memories of adults about their early childhood sexual experiences. 
C) direct observations of children's sexual activities. 
D) the study of children who are under treatment because of their sexual behaviors.

Question 6

Sexuality is best viewed as

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A) a dichotomy. 
B) a trichotomy. 
C) a continuum. 
D) a personal journey. 
A) a dichotomy. 
B) a trichotomy. 
C) a continuum. 
D) a personal journey.

Question 7

What percentage of American high school students reported having had their first sexual intercourse before the age of 13?

Accepted Answer

A) 7% 
B) 14% 
C) 34% 
D) 52% 
A) 7% 
B) 14% 
C) 34% 
D) 52%

Question 8

The rates of U.S. males compared with female teenagers who have had sexual intercourse by age are significantly higher for males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Egan and Perry defined gender identity as involving all of the following dimensions except

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A) knowledge of membership in a gender category. 
B) felt compatibility with one's gender group. 
C) no pressure for gender conformity. 
D) attitudes toward gender groups. 
A) knowledge of membership in a gender category. 
B) felt compatibility with one's gender group. 
C) no pressure for gender conformity. 
D) attitudes toward gender groups.

Question 10

Westermark's theory was that people inherently avoid sexual relations with those whom they grow up with because

Accepted Answer

A) they fear the social taboo. 
B) they do not want to upset the family structure. 
C) early familiarity results in dislike for one another. 
D) early familiarity results in a lack of sexual attraction when they become adolescents and adults. 
A) they fear the social taboo. 
B) they do not want to upset the family structure. 
C) early familiarity results in dislike for one another. 
D) early familiarity results in a lack of sexual attraction when they become adolescents and adults.

Question 11

For most characteristics,

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A) males are more variable than females. 
B) females are more variable than males. 
C) there appears to be no significant difference between males and females. 
D) males show more stability than females. 
A) males are more variable than females. 
B) females are more variable than males. 
C) there appears to be no significant difference between males and females. 
D) males show more stability than females.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of children's modeling behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A) "Tries to look at people when they are nude or undressing" 
B) "Shy about undressing" 
C) "Hugs adults he or she does not know well" 
D) "Playing doctor games" 
A) "Tries to look at people when they are nude or undressing" 
B) "Shy about undressing" 
C) "Hugs adults he or she does not know well" 
D) "Playing doctor games"

Question 13

What percentage of American teenagers report having had sex by age 19?

Accepted Answer

A) 32% 
B) 63% 
C) 90% 
D) 95% 
A) 32% 
B) 63% 
C) 90% 
D) 95%

Question 14

Which of the following refers to the knowledge that gender remains stable over time?

Accepted Answer

A) gender identity. 
B) gender stability. 
C) gender consistency. 
D) gender ambiguity. 
A) gender identity. 
B) gender stability. 
C) gender consistency. 
D) gender ambiguity.

Question 15

Homosexuality is

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A) a pathology. 
B) an abnormal variation. 
C) a normal variation. 
D) unique to humans. 
A) a pathology. 
B) an abnormal variation. 
C) a normal variation. 
D) unique to humans.

Question 16

Which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) Boys show gender stereotypes earlier than girls 
B) Girls are more apt to select toys geared for their gender. 
C) Boys are more apt to select toys geared for their gender. 
D) Boys avoid traditionally feminine activities. 
A) Boys show gender stereotypes earlier than girls 
B) Girls are more apt to select toys geared for their gender. 
C) Boys are more apt to select toys geared for their gender. 
D) Boys avoid traditionally feminine activities.

Question 17

Following mainstream evolutionary psychological theory, natural selection shaped the human mind so that females are attracted to male traits associated with

Accepted Answer

A) good looks. 
B) youth. 
C) the ability and willingness to provide resources. 
D) the ability to have many children. 
A) good looks. 
B) youth. 
C) the ability and willingness to provide resources. 
D) the ability to have many children.

Question 18

According to French anthropologist van Gennep, puberty rites of passage include all of the following three phases except

Accepted Answer

A) separation of individuals from their previous social status. 
B) transition to a new status (which often includes a short period of training). 
C) a welcoming to the new social roles within the new social group. 
D) a leaving behind of old social relationships. 
A) separation of individuals from their previous social status. 
B) transition to a new status (which often includes a short period of training). 
C) a welcoming to the new social roles within the new social group. 
D) a leaving behind of old social relationships.

Question 19

Parental investment theory holds that males have more to lose in making mating choices than females do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The evolution of male and female psychologies and their mating choices may have produced all of the following misconceptions except

Accepted Answer

A) males and females are intentionally and coldly conscious when making mating decisions. 
B) given that the sexes have evolved different psychologies, these sex differences are natural and should be promoted in society today. 
C) the only purpose of sex is reproduction. 
D) humans are not victims of our genes or evolutionary past. 
A) males and females are intentionally and coldly conscious when making mating decisions. 
B) given that the sexes have evolved different psychologies, these sex differences are natural and should be promoted in society today. 
C) the only purpose of sex is reproduction. 
D) humans are not victims of our genes or evolutionary past.

Research from the Kinsey Institute concluded that

Which of the following is associated with sex hormones?

The theory that the development of gender identity follows a similar course as described by Piaget's theory of cognitive development is

Money compared the development of gender identity and sexual orientation to the development of

The three lines of recent research on children's sexual behaviors focuses on all of the following except

Sexuality is best viewed as

What percentage of American high school students reported having had their first sexual intercourse before the age of 13?

The rates of U.S. males compared with female teenagers who have had sexual intercourse by age are significantly higher for males.

Egan and Perry defined gender identity as involving all of the following dimensions except

Westermark's theory was that people inherently avoid sexual relations with those whom they grow up with because

For most characteristics,

Which of the following is an example of children's modeling behaviors?

What percentage of American teenagers report having had sex by age 19?

Which of the following refers to the knowledge that gender remains stable over time?

Homosexuality is

Which of the following is not true?

Following mainstream evolutionary psychological theory, natural selection shaped the human mind so that females are attracted to male traits associated with

According to French anthropologist van Gennep, puberty rites of passage include all of the following three phases except

Parental investment theory holds that males have more to lose in making mating choices than females do.

The evolution of male and female psychologies and their mating choices may have produced all of the following misconceptions except

Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development

Theories and Contexts of Development

Genetics, Prenatal Development, and the Neonate

Physical Development

What Do Infants Know and When and How Do They Know It

The Symbolic Child: Piagets Theory and Beyond

Understanding Self and Others

Becoming Self-Directed Thinkers: Problem Solving and Memory

Language Development

Intelligence and School Achievement

Emotion, Temperament, and Personality Development

Attachment and Early Parent-Child Care

The Family and Other Contexts for Socialization

Competing and Cooperating With Peers

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Exam 15: The Development of Sexuality and Gender Identity

Research from the Kinsey Institute concluded that

Which of the following is associated with sex hormones?

The theory that the development of gender identity follows a similar course as described by Piaget's theory of cognitive development is

Money compared the development of gender identity and sexual orientation to the development of

The three lines of recent research on children's sexual behaviors focuses on all of the following except

Sexuality is best viewed as

What percentage of American high school students reported having had their first sexual intercourse before the age of 13?

The rates of U.S. males compared with female teenagers who have had sexual intercourse by age are significantly higher for males.

Egan and Perry defined gender identity as involving all of the following dimensions except

Westermark's theory was that people inherently avoid sexual relations with those whom they grow up with because

For most characteristics,

Which of the following is an example of children's modeling behaviors?

What percentage of American teenagers report having had sex by age 19?

Which of the following refers to the knowledge that gender remains stable over time?

Homosexuality is

Which of the following is not true?

Following mainstream evolutionary psychological theory, natural selection shaped the human mind so that females are attracted to male traits associated with

According to French anthropologist van Gennep, puberty rites of passage include all of the following three phases except

Parental investment theory holds that males have more to lose in making mating choices than females do.

The evolution of male and female psychologies and their mating choices may have produced all of the following misconceptions except

Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development

Theories and Contexts of Development

Genetics, Prenatal Development, and the Neonate

Physical Development

What Do Infants Know and When and How Do They Know It

The Symbolic Child: Piagets Theory and Beyond

Understanding Self and Others

Becoming Self-Directed Thinkers: Problem Solving and Memory

Language Development

Intelligence and School Achievement

Emotion, Temperament, and Personality Development

Attachment and Early Parent-Child Care

The Family and Other Contexts for Socialization

Competing and Cooperating With Peers

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