Exam 5: Gender

Males are more physical than females in adolescence and adulthood.

What inference can be made when transgender adolescents are supported by peers?

Which is an example of gender socialization typical for girls?

How is androgyny related to well-being in adolescents?

Schools that show low gender norm salience have larger rates of peer victimization than schools with high gender norm salience.

______ is the belief that one's gender is superior to the other gender.

Robert, a 6-year-old, wants to let his hair grow long. He has been learning to skateboard and watches older boys participate in competitions on TV. Robert has understood in the past that boys have short hair and girls have long hair. But he understands now that if he has long hair, he is still a boy. Robert understands ______.

Mrs. Taylor has started a new group at school. She feels that if she starts a gay straight alliance there will be less victimization of those students who may be gender nonconforming and/or transgender. She wants to make sure that there is a safe place on campus for students who may be questioning who they are. Due to the information provided in this new group, bullying and peer victimization will most likely ______.

Jada tells the boys at school that they cannot play dress up. She says that playing dress up and make believe is for girls. Freddy still wants to pretend to be a cowboy, but Jada tells him to go play capture the flag with the other boys. Jada's understanding of gender typing is ______.

What is the relationship between the peer group and gender typing?

What is the relationship between media interests and gender?

How are testosterone levels coupled with the amygdala and prefrontal cortex related to behavior?

How do boys and girls differ in mathematical abilities?

Tariq has received baseball, basketball, or football equipment for every birthday and holiday since he can remember. His parents expect him to be assertive and competitive during practices and games. They reward him whenever he does well so that he will continue to practice hard. They do not monitor his practice sessions though. They want to build a sense of independence into him. Tariq's parents are most likely ______.

Kimmy has organized the play clothes into boys clothes and girls clothes. She did the same for the toys. When her friend Beth was playing tag on the playground, she said that those kinds of games are for boys. Kimmy has put the toys, behaviors, and clothing into ______.

Now that Louise is in third grade, she does not believe she is as smart as the boys in her class. In fact, she does not think that any of the girls are as smart as the boys in her class. She also believes that math is a subject that only boys can understand and be good at. Louise has been influenced by ______.

How are cognitive advances in middle childhood related to gender stereotypes?

A scientist focused on allowing children more time to develop their gender identity is interested in ______.

Kayla, a 4-year-old, will say that dolls are for girls and trucks are for boys. She expresses that girls wear dresses and have long hair. Boys have short hair and only wear pants. This understanding is the beginning of ______.

______ plays a role in contributing to sex differences and interests.