Question 1

Which age group holds the most positive views of menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian American 
B)  Black 
C)  Latina 
D)  White 
A)  Asian American 
B)  Black 
C)  Latina 
D)  White B

Question 2

Discuss the controversy surrounding surrogate motherhood.

Accepted Answer

Surrogate motherhood is a controversial topic that raises ethical, legal, and emotional concerns. The controversy surrounding surrogate motherhood revolves around the ethical implications of using a woman's body as a means of reproduction, the potential exploitation of women, and the emotional impact on all parties involved.

One of the main ethical concerns is whether it is morally acceptable to use a woman's body as a "rented" vessel for carrying a child. Critics argue that this commodification of a woman's body reduces her to a mere means of reproduction, disregarding her autonomy and dignity. Additionally, there are concerns about the potential exploitation of women, particularly those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who may feel compelled to become surrogates due to financial pressures.

The legal aspects of surrogate motherhood also contribute to the controversy. Laws surrounding surrogacy vary widely across different countries and states, leading to inconsistencies in the rights and protections afforded to surrogate mothers, intended parents, and the resulting children. This lack of uniformity can lead to legal disputes and uncertainty for all parties involved.

Emotionally, surrogate motherhood can be a complex and challenging experience for everyone involved. The surrogate mother may struggle with the emotional attachment to the child she carries, while the intended parents may face difficulties in forming a bond with a child who is genetically theirs but not carried by the mother. These emotional complexities can have long-lasting effects on the mental well-being of all parties involved.

In conclusion, the controversy surrounding surrogate motherhood is multifaceted, encompassing ethical, legal, and emotional concerns. While some argue that it provides a valuable option for individuals or couples struggling with infertility, others raise valid concerns about the potential exploitation and ethical implications of using a woman's body as a means of reproduction. As the practice of surrogate motherhood continues to evolve, it is essential to consider and address these controversies in order to ensure the well-being and rights of all individuals involved.

Question 3

In developing nations, poor young women, compared to wealthier women:

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to be married by age 18 
B)  are less likely to use contraceptives 
C)  are less likely to use maternal health services 
D)  all of the above 
A)  are more likely to be married by age 18 
B)  are less likely to use contraceptives 
C)  are less likely to use maternal health services 
D)  all of the above D

Question 4

The most common reproductive technology used by infertile couples involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  donor eggs 
B)  a donor uterus 
C)  in vitro fertilization 
D)  frozen embryos 
A)  donor eggs 
B)  a donor uterus 
C)  in vitro fertilization 
D)  frozen embryos

Question 5

Discuss psychological changes that may occur during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

During pregnancy, women may experience a

Question 6

Recent research shows that standard hormone replacement therapy, which combines estrogen with progestin, tends to increase the risk of all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis 
B)  heart attack 
C)  breast cancer 
D)  stroke 
A)  osteoporosis 
B)  heart attack 
C)  breast cancer 
D)  stroke

Question 7

Which of the following statements about dysmenorrhea is/are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A high protein diet, with few fruits and vegetables, helps lessen cramping and pain. 
B)  Very few adolescents and women experience menstrual pain each month. 
C)  It is likely due to hormone-like chemicals that are secreted shortly before menstruation. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  A high protein diet, with few fruits and vegetables, helps lessen cramping and pain. 
B)  Very few adolescents and women experience menstrual pain each month. 
C)  It is likely due to hormone-like chemicals that are secreted shortly before menstruation. 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

Which of the following circumstances might lead to a cesarean section?

Accepted Answer

A)  the baby is very large 
B)  the baby is not in the normal birth position 
C)  the mother's pelvis is small and misshapen 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the baby is very large 
B)  the baby is not in the normal birth position 
C)  the mother's pelvis is small and misshapen 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Describe cultural variations in menopausal symptoms. Give one explanation for variation.

Accepted Answer

Menopausal symptoms can vary greatly acr

Question 10

Discuss reasons that some adolescent girls and women resist condom use.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why some adole

Question 11

Women's feelings during pregnancy tend to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive at the beginning, becoming more negative. 
B)  negative at the beginning, becoming more positive. 
C)  sometimes positive and sometimes negative at each stage. 
D)  positive throughout. 
A)  positive at the beginning, becoming more negative. 
B)  negative at the beginning, becoming more positive. 
C)  sometimes positive and sometimes negative at each stage. 
D)  positive throughout.

Question 12

A recent comprehensive global study of abortion found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  abortion is safe in countries where abortion is legal. 
B)  banning abortion deters women from seeking the procedure. 
C)  abortion rates are actually much lower in countries where it is legal than where it is outlawed. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  abortion is safe in countries where abortion is legal. 
B)  banning abortion deters women from seeking the procedure. 
C)  abortion rates are actually much lower in countries where it is legal than where it is outlawed. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Which group of women is least likely to report menopausal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian American 
B)  Black 
C)  Latina 
D)  White 
A)  Asian American 
B)  Black 
C)  Latina 
D)  White

Question 14

Some women may show heightened psychological distress during the menopausal years. What nonbiological factors might account for this?

Accepted Answer

There are several nonbiological factors

Question 15

Discuss both the benefits and the risks of hormone replacement therapy.

Accepted Answer

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can of

Question 16

Which of the following statements about childbirth and age is/are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women's fertility starts to decline beginning in the early thirties. 
B)  Most women over the age of 40 can conceive using their own eggs. 
C)  Women in their forties are less likely to have abnormal eggs than women in their twenties. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Women's fertility starts to decline beginning in the early thirties. 
B)  Most women over the age of 40 can conceive using their own eggs. 
C)  Women in their forties are less likely to have abnormal eggs than women in their twenties. 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

Discuss the arguments both for and against helping postmenopausal women to become pregnant.

Accepted Answer

The arguments for helping postmenopausal

Question 18

What are some of the physical symptoms of menopause? Describe some ethnic and cultural differences in the kinds and degree of reported menopausal symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Some physical symptoms of menopause incl

Question 19

Describe some of the factors that influence women's attitudes toward menopause.

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that can influ

Question 20

A few days after the birth of her first child, Janet became weepy, felt anxious, and snapped at her husband. After a few days, these behaviors went away. Janet had experienced:

Accepted Answer

A)  postpartum depression 
B)  maternity blues 
C)  postpartum psychosis 
D)  postdelivery trauma 
A)  postpartum depression 
B)  maternity blues 
C)  postpartum psychosis 
D)  postdelivery trauma

Which age group holds the most positive views of menopause?

Discuss the controversy surrounding surrogate motherhood.

In developing nations, poor young women, compared to wealthier women:

The most common reproductive technology used by infertile couples involves:

Discuss psychological changes that may occur during pregnancy.

Recent research shows that standard hormone replacement therapy, which combines estrogen with progestin, tends to increase the risk of all of the following except:

Which of the following statements about dysmenorrhea is/are true?

Which of the following circumstances might lead to a cesarean section?

Describe cultural variations in menopausal symptoms. Give one explanation for variation.

Discuss reasons that some adolescent girls and women resist condom use.

Women's feelings during pregnancy tend to be:

A recent comprehensive global study of abortion found that:

Which group of women is least likely to report menopausal symptoms?

Some women may show heightened psychological distress during the menopausal years. What nonbiological factors might account for this?

Discuss both the benefits and the risks of hormone replacement therapy.

Which of the following statements about childbirth and age is/are true?

Discuss the arguments both for and against helping postmenopausal women to become pregnant.

What are some of the physical symptoms of menopause? Describe some ethnic and cultural differences in the kinds and degree of reported menopausal symptoms.

Describe some of the factors that influence women's attitudes toward menopause.

A few days after the birth of her first child, Janet became weepy, felt anxious, and snapped at her husband. After a few days, these behaviors went away. Janet had experienced:

Introduction to the Psychology of Women: History and Research

Cultural Representation of Gender

Gender Self-Concept: Developmental Processes and Individual Differences

Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Gender Comparisons: Social Behavior, Personality, Communication, and Cognition

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Exam 7: Reproductive System and Childbearing

Which age group holds the most positive views of menopause?

Discuss the controversy surrounding surrogate motherhood.

In developing nations, poor young women, compared to wealthier women:

The most common reproductive technology used by infertile couples involves:

Discuss psychological changes that may occur during pregnancy.

Recent research shows that standard hormone replacement therapy, which combines estrogen with progestin, tends to increase the risk of all of the following except:

Which of the following statements about dysmenorrhea is/are true?

Which of the following circumstances might lead to a cesarean section?

Describe cultural variations in menopausal symptoms. Give one explanation for variation.

Discuss reasons that some adolescent girls and women resist condom use.

Women's feelings during pregnancy tend to be:

A recent comprehensive global study of abortion found that:

Which group of women is least likely to report menopausal symptoms?

Some women may show heightened psychological distress during the menopausal years. What nonbiological factors might account for this?

Discuss both the benefits and the risks of hormone replacement therapy.

Which of the following statements about childbirth and age is/are true?

Discuss the arguments both for and against helping postmenopausal women to become pregnant.

What are some of the physical symptoms of menopause? Describe some ethnic and cultural differences in the kinds and degree of reported menopausal symptoms.

Describe some of the factors that influence women's attitudes toward menopause.

A few days after the birth of her first child, Janet became weepy, felt anxious, and snapped at her husband. After a few days, these behaviors went away. Janet had experienced:

Introduction to the Psychology of Women: History and Research

Cultural Representation of Gender

Gender Self-Concept: Developmental Processes and Individual Differences

Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Gender Comparisons: Social Behavior, Personality, Communication, and Cognition

Sexuality

Relationships

Education and Achievement

Employment

Balancing Family and Work

Physical Health

Mental Health

Violence Against Girls and Women

A Feminist Future

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