Question 1

Which of the following statements about communicating research findings is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a publication bias that favors studies showing no gender differences. 
B)  There is a publication bias that favors studies showing gender differences. 
C)  The use of female pronouns to refer to both genders now is common in psychological research articles. 
D)  b and c 
A)  There is a publication bias that favors studies showing no gender differences. 
B)  There is a publication bias that favors studies showing gender differences. 
C)  The use of female pronouns to refer to both genders now is common in psychological research articles. 
D)  b and c B

Question 2

Dr. Joyce Lin wanted to examine the feminist attitudes of young adult women in the U. S. Consequently, she administered a feminist attitude questionnaire to 100 young adult women from each of three universities. The 300 tested women form the _______ and young adult women in the U. S. comprise the _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  effect size; population. 
B)  meta-analysis; effect size. 
C)  sample; population. 
D)  population; sample. 
A)  effect size; population. 
B)  meta-analysis; effect size. 
C)  sample; population. 
D)  population; sample. C

Question 3

Differentiate between the similarities and differences approaches to the study of gender differences.

Accepted Answer

The similarities and differences approaches to the study of gender differences both aim to understand the ways in which gender impacts individuals and society. However, they differ in their focus and methods.

The similarities approach focuses on the commonalities between genders, emphasizing that men and women are more similar than they are different. This approach seeks to break down gender stereotypes and highlight the ways in which individuals of all genders can have similar experiences and abilities. It often uses quantitative research methods to demonstrate that gender differences are not as significant as they may seem.

On the other hand, the differences approach emphasizes the unique experiences and characteristics of men and women. This approach acknowledges that there are biological, social, and cultural differences between genders that can impact behavior, cognition, and social interactions. It often uses qualitative research methods to explore the nuances of gender differences and how they manifest in different contexts.

In summary, the similarities approach focuses on breaking down gender stereotypes and highlighting commonalities, while the differences approach emphasizes the unique experiences and characteristics of men and women. Both approaches contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of gender differences and their impact on individuals and society.

Question 4

The theories of Carol Gilligan and Nancy Chodorow illustrate which approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  liberal feminism 
B)  socialist feminism 
C)  radical feminism 
D)  cultural feminism 
A)  liberal feminism 
B)  socialist feminism 
C)  radical feminism 
D)  cultural feminism

Question 5

Leah Rubin is a middle-level manager who has the resources to reward her subordinates' good performance and punish their poor performance. The type of power held by Leah is called

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal power. 
B)  power-to. 
C)  organizational power. 
D)  subordinate power. 
A)  interpersonal power. 
B)  power-to. 
C)  organizational power. 
D)  subordinate power.

Question 6

According to the text, which of the following helps explain why psychological research has only infrequently examined topics related to girls and women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most researchers have been women and they have wanted to learn more about men. 
B)  Female respondents have not been available for investigation. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  Most researchers have been women and they have wanted to learn more about men. 
B)  Female respondents have not been available for investigation. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 7

Which of the following is not consistent with the concept of the social construction of gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender differences have their basis in biological factors. 
B)  Conceptions of femaleness and maleness can vary from culture to culture. 
C)  Our conceptions of specific groups of females and males are influenced by environmental forces. 
D)  An individual's conceptions of femaleness and maleness can be affected by that person's experiences. 
A)  Gender differences have their basis in biological factors. 
B)  Conceptions of femaleness and maleness can vary from culture to culture. 
C)  Our conceptions of specific groups of females and males are influenced by environmental forces. 
D)  An individual's conceptions of femaleness and maleness can be affected by that person's experiences.

Question 8

Patriarchy is of central importance to

Accepted Answer

A)  socialist feminism. 
B)  radical feminism. 
C)  cultural feminism. 
D)  liberal feminism. 
A)  socialist feminism. 
B)  radical feminism. 
C)  cultural feminism. 
D)  liberal feminism.

Question 9

Which arithmetic process best describes the concept of intersectionality?

Accepted Answer

A)  addition 
B)  subtraction 
C)  multiplication 
D)  division 
A)  addition 
B)  subtraction 
C)  multiplication 
D)  division

Question 10

The first woman to receive a Ph.D in psychology in America was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mary Whiton Calkins. 
B)  Margaret Floy Washburn. 
C)  Christine Ladd-Franklin. 
D)  Margaret Kuenne Harlow. 
A)  Mary Whiton Calkins. 
B)  Margaret Floy Washburn. 
C)  Christine Ladd-Franklin. 
D)  Margaret Kuenne Harlow.

Question 11

According to the text, problems that stem from the overrepresentation of White middle class women in psychological research include

Accepted Answer

A)  faulty generalizations to underrepresented groups. 
B)  devaluation of the experiences of excluded groups. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  neither a nor b. 
A)  faulty generalizations to underrepresented groups. 
B)  devaluation of the experiences of excluded groups. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  neither a nor b.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the current presentation of participants' gender in research articles is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regardless of whether they examine both genders or only one, all researchers report the
Number of participants of each gender included in their study. 
B)  The gender composition of the research participants is specified only when both genders are examined. 
C)  The title of the article always specifies whether the study involved both genders or only one. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Regardless of whether they examine both genders or only one, all researchers report the
Number of participants of each gender included in their study. 
B)  The gender composition of the research participants is specified only when both genders are examined. 
C)  The title of the article always specifies whether the study involved both genders or only one. 
D)  none of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is/are methodological problems that must be addressed when performing cross-cultural research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Samples in different countries might not reflect their populations similarly. 
B)  Similar findings might have different meanings in different countries. 
C)  The results might vary across countries. 
D)  a and b 
A)  Samples in different countries might not reflect their populations similarly. 
B)  Similar findings might have different meanings in different countries. 
C)  The results might vary across countries. 
D)  a and b

Question 14

The recent review of aggression in children found that girls, compared to boys, show:

Accepted Answer

A)  more relational aggression. 
B)  more physical aggression. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  neither a nor b. 
A)  more relational aggression. 
B)  more physical aggression. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  neither a nor b.

Question 15

The term "statistical significance" means that the research findings

Accepted Answer

A)  have societal importance. 
B)  are not due to chance alone. 
C)  are due primarily to chance. 
D)  a and b 
A)  have societal importance. 
B)  are not due to chance alone. 
C)  are due primarily to chance. 
D)  a and b

Question 16

Describe the changing involvement of women in the field of psychology.

Accepted Answer

The involvement of women in the field of

Question 17

Discuss gender and ethnic biases in psychological research. Identify effects of these biases on our knowledge about girls and women.

Accepted Answer

Gender and ethnic biases in psychologica

Question 18

Currently, what percentage of doctoral degrees in psychology are awarded to women?

Accepted Answer

A)  under 10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  nearly 75% 
A)  under 10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  nearly 75%

Question 19

Maria Lopez feels in control of her life. She feels she has the ability and opportunity to make important decisions that will influence her personal development. The type of power held by Maria is called

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal power. 
B)  power-to. 
C)  organizational power. 
D)  power-over. 
A)  interpersonal power. 
B)  power-to. 
C)  organizational power. 
D)  power-over.

Question 20

Which of the following assertions have been offered in support of the viewpoint that women are inferior to men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women's brains are smaller than men's. 
B)  Brain weight relative to body weight is greater in men than in women. 
C)  The corpus callosum is larger in men than in women. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Women's brains are smaller than men's. 
B)  Brain weight relative to body weight is greater in men than in women. 
C)  The corpus callosum is larger in men than in women. 
D)  All of the above.

Which of the following statements about communicating research findings is/are correct?

Dr. Joyce Lin wanted to examine the feminist attitudes of young adult women in the U. S. Consequently, she administered a feminist attitude questionnaire to 100 young adult women from each of three universities. The 300 tested women form the _ and young adult women in the U. S. comprise the _.

Differentiate between the similarities and differences approaches to the study of gender differences.

The theories of Carol Gilligan and Nancy Chodorow illustrate which approach?

Leah Rubin is a middle-level manager who has the resources to reward her subordinates' good performance and punish their poor performance. The type of power held by Leah is called

According to the text, which of the following helps explain why psychological research has only infrequently examined topics related to girls and women?

Which of the following is not consistent with the concept of the social construction of gender?

Patriarchy is of central importance to

Which arithmetic process best describes the concept of intersectionality?

The first woman to receive a Ph.D in psychology in America was:

According to the text, problems that stem from the overrepresentation of White middle class women in psychological research include

Which of the following statements about the current presentation of participants' gender in research articles is/are correct?

Which of the following is/are methodological problems that must be addressed when performing cross-cultural research?

The recent review of aggression in children found that girls, compared to boys, show:

The term "statistical significance" means that the research findings

Describe the changing involvement of women in the field of psychology.

Discuss gender and ethnic biases in psychological research. Identify effects of these biases on our knowledge about girls and women.

Currently, what percentage of doctoral degrees in psychology are awarded to women?

Maria Lopez feels in control of her life. She feels she has the ability and opportunity to make important decisions that will influence her personal development. The type of power held by Maria is called

Which of the following assertions have been offered in support of the viewpoint that women are inferior to men?

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

Reproductive System and Childbearing

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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Exam 1: Introduction to the Psychology of Women: History and Research

Which of the following statements about communicating research findings is/are correct?

Differentiate between the similarities and differences approaches to the study of gender differences.

The theories of Carol Gilligan and Nancy Chodorow illustrate which approach?

Leah Rubin is a middle-level manager who has the resources to reward her subordinates' good performance and punish their poor performance. The type of power held by Leah is called

According to the text, which of the following helps explain why psychological research has only infrequently examined topics related to girls and women?

Which of the following is not consistent with the concept of the social construction of gender?

Patriarchy is of central importance to

Which arithmetic process best describes the concept of intersectionality?

The first woman to receive a Ph.D in psychology in America was:

According to the text, problems that stem from the overrepresentation of White middle class women in psychological research include

Which of the following statements about the current presentation of participants' gender in research articles is/are correct?

Which of the following is/are methodological problems that must be addressed when performing cross-cultural research?

The recent review of aggression in children found that girls, compared to boys, show:

The term "statistical significance" means that the research findings

Describe the changing involvement of women in the field of psychology.

Discuss gender and ethnic biases in psychological research. Identify effects of these biases on our knowledge about girls and women.

Currently, what percentage of doctoral degrees in psychology are awarded to women?

Maria Lopez feels in control of her life. She feels she has the ability and opportunity to make important decisions that will influence her personal development. The type of power held by Maria is called

Which of the following assertions have been offered in support of the viewpoint that women are inferior to men?

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

Reproductive System and Childbearing

Relationships

Education and Achievement

Employment

Balancing Family and Work

Physical Health

Mental Health

Violence Against Girls and Women

A Feminist Future

Filters