Question 1

What is meant by the "iron rule" in feminist theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men always have and always will try to dominate women. 
B)  Women must stand up for and advocate for their rights. 
C)  Men who conduct research are usually insensitive to women's issues. 
D)  For psychological and cognitive variables studied, the average difference within each sex is always greater than the average difference between the sexes. 
E)  Women must learn to rule the household with an iron fist for feminism to prosper. 
A)  Men always have and always will try to dominate women. 
B)  Women must stand up for and advocate for their rights. 
C)  Men who conduct research are usually insensitive to women's issues. 
D)  For psychological and cognitive variables studied, the average difference within each sex is always greater than the average difference between the sexes. 
E)  Women must learn to rule the household with an iron fist for feminism to prosper. D

Question 2

In a review of 46 meta-analyses, Hyde (2005) reported that females:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are from Venus. 
B)  Are strikingly similar to males across a wide range of psychological variables. 
C)  Do not become clear about their gender roles until about age 7 years. 
D)  Are strikingly more competent than males across a wide range of psychological variables. 
E)  Are clearly less competent than males in math and science. 
A)  Are from Venus. 
B)  Are strikingly similar to males across a wide range of psychological variables. 
C)  Do not become clear about their gender roles until about age 7 years. 
D)  Are strikingly more competent than males across a wide range of psychological variables. 
E)  Are clearly less competent than males in math and science. B

Question 3

Which statement(s) is/are true regarding the feminist perspective on standardized assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feminist therapists are familiar with standard assessment procedures, but generally avoid using them. 
B)  Feminist therapists believe assessment and diagnosis inappropriately place problems within the psyche of individuals-even when there is ample evidence to suggest the problem is initiated and maintained by deviant social, political, and patriarchal forces. 
C)  To maintain fairness and equality, feminist therapists are very inclined toward using standardized psychological assessments to aid in diagnosis and treatment. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  Both a and b. 
A)  Feminist therapists are familiar with standard assessment procedures, but generally avoid using them. 
B)  Feminist therapists believe assessment and diagnosis inappropriately place problems within the psyche of individuals-even when there is ample evidence to suggest the problem is initiated and maintained by deviant social, political, and patriarchal forces. 
C)  To maintain fairness and equality, feminist therapists are very inclined toward using standardized psychological assessments to aid in diagnosis and treatment. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  Both a and b. E

Question 4

Which of the following is/are true about patriarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's a system based on fairness and equality between males and females. 
B)  It's a system that privileges maleness and denigrates female qualities. 
C)  Because it was developed by men, men continue to be solely responsible for its perpetuation. 
D)  It involves an effort to undermine existing hierarchical social systems and structures. 
E)  Only a and c are true. 
A)  It's a system based on fairness and equality between males and females. 
B)  It's a system that privileges maleness and denigrates female qualities. 
C)  Because it was developed by men, men continue to be solely responsible for its perpetuation. 
D)  It involves an effort to undermine existing hierarchical social systems and structures. 
E)  Only a and c are true.

Question 5

Raissa Adler and Karen Horney are both viewed as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Alfred Adler's first two wives. 
B)  Early behaviorists. 
C)  Early socialists. 
D)  Strongly opposed to psychological treatment for women (due to the inherent discrimination against women during their time). 
E)  Early feminists. 
A)  Alfred Adler's first two wives. 
B)  Early behaviorists. 
C)  Early socialists. 
D)  Strongly opposed to psychological treatment for women (due to the inherent discrimination against women during their time). 
E)  Early feminists.

Question 6

Which of the following alternatives to the fight-or-flight stress response did Shelly Taylor and associates propose for females?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tend and befriend. 
B)  Shake and slide. 
C)  Faint and fall. 
D)  Stand and demand. 
E)  Lead and feed. 
A)  Tend and befriend. 
B)  Shake and slide. 
C)  Faint and fall. 
D)  Stand and demand. 
E)  Lead and feed.

Question 7

The feminist therapy perspective considers it healthy:

Accepted Answer

A)  For males to become the primary breadwinner for the family. 
B)  For females and others to balance mating and nurturing activities with activities outside the family. 
C)  For males and females to divide roles and chores along gender-based lines. 
D)  For women to say "I'm sorry" more often than men. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  For males to become the primary breadwinner for the family. 
B)  For females and others to balance mating and nurturing activities with activities outside the family. 
C)  For males and females to divide roles and chores along gender-based lines. 
D)  For women to say "I'm sorry" more often than men. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 8

Neal has chosen to go see a feminist therapist. What distinct therapy quality(ies) do you suppose he's likely to experience during his feminist therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

A)  The therapist is likely to dominate the session and freely provide him with advice. 
B)  The therapist is unlikely to self-disclose or share information about herself or himself with Neal. 
C)  The therapist is likely to share power with Neal in a way that helps him feel empowered. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
E)  Only a and b are true. 
A)  The therapist is likely to dominate the session and freely provide him with advice. 
B)  The therapist is unlikely to self-disclose or share information about herself or himself with Neal. 
C)  The therapist is likely to share power with Neal in a way that helps him feel empowered. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
E)  Only a and b are true.

Question 9

Who was first modern theorist to openly point to the terrible damage done by society to women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glasser. 
B)  Adler. 
C)  Freud. 
D)  Frankl. 
E)  Rogers. 
A)  Glasser. 
B)  Adler. 
C)  Freud. 
D)  Frankl. 
E)  Rogers.

Question 10

The University of Montana named its men's basketball team the "Grizzlies" and its women's basketball team the "Lady Grizzlies." This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Feminism normative. 
B)  Female identity issues. 
C)  Male as normative. 
D)  Equal identity. 
E)  Gender bending. 
A)  Feminism normative. 
B)  Female identity issues. 
C)  Male as normative. 
D)  Equal identity. 
E)  Gender bending.

Question 11

Which statement is most consistent with first wave feminism?

Accepted Answer

A)  This wave had a broad focus on how sexism and patriarchy impact all members of society. 
B)  During this wave feminists lobbied for all women's right to vote, own property, and be acknowledged as citizens. 
C)  This wave is characterized by the women's liberation movement, the formation of the National Organization for Women (NOW), and shifting toward a focus on women's political and personal experiences. 
D)  During this wave men began leading the charge toward adopting feminist values-especially within government. 
E)  This wave was characterized by increased sexual assaults and strong resistance from the Christian left. 
A)  This wave had a broad focus on how sexism and patriarchy impact all members of society. 
B)  During this wave feminists lobbied for all women's right to vote, own property, and be acknowledged as citizens. 
C)  This wave is characterized by the women's liberation movement, the formation of the National Organization for Women (NOW), and shifting toward a focus on women's political and personal experiences. 
D)  During this wave men began leading the charge toward adopting feminist values-especially within government. 
E)  This wave was characterized by increased sexual assaults and strong resistance from the Christian left.

Question 12

William Pollack's statement that boys are supposed to just shut up and take it and keep it all in or risk being seen as girly is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  The cost to boys that occurs when they don't fit into the dominant gender roles in our society. 
B)  The reality that boys need to learn to control their more tender emotions and stand up for themselves. 
C)  The fact that many problems faced by men are by-products of male socialization. 
D)  Only a and c. 
E)  Only b and c. 
A)  The cost to boys that occurs when they don't fit into the dominant gender roles in our society. 
B)  The reality that boys need to learn to control their more tender emotions and stand up for themselves. 
C)  The fact that many problems faced by men are by-products of male socialization. 
D)  Only a and c. 
E)  Only b and c.

Question 13

What is the meaning of Kinder, Kuche, Kirche?

Accepted Answer

A)  It refers to the movement of creating strong women leaders. 
B)  It refers to women being oppressed by the church. 
C)  The proper place and role for women involves raising children, attending church, and kitchen work. 
D)  A women's advocacy group in Germany, pre-World War II. 
E)  Both a and d are correct. 
A)  It refers to the movement of creating strong women leaders. 
B)  It refers to women being oppressed by the church. 
C)  The proper place and role for women involves raising children, attending church, and kitchen work. 
D)  A women's advocacy group in Germany, pre-World War II. 
E)  Both a and d are correct.

Question 14

In 1970, Broverman, Clarkson, Rosencrantz, and Vogel conducted a research study and reported which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Healthy males and healthy adults were viewed as highly similar. 
B)  Healthy females and healthy adults were essentially synonomous. 
C)  In the eyes of a typical psychotherapist at the time, women were lesser beings whose attributes were less socially desirable. 
D)  Both a and b are true. 
E)  Both a and c are true. 
A)  Healthy males and healthy adults were viewed as highly similar. 
B)  Healthy females and healthy adults were essentially synonomous. 
C)  In the eyes of a typical psychotherapist at the time, women were lesser beings whose attributes were less socially desirable. 
D)  Both a and b are true. 
E)  Both a and c are true.

Question 15

All of the following are desirable outcomes for clients of feminist therapy EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Changing the ways they view their world. 
B)  Reclaiming and using their personal power. 
C)  Growing and developing in ways that had been stymied. 
D)  Accepting the fact that one's gender restricts him or her and there's nothing the person can do. 
E)  These are all desirable outcomes for feminist therapy. 
A)  Changing the ways they view their world. 
B)  Reclaiming and using their personal power. 
C)  Growing and developing in ways that had been stymied. 
D)  Accepting the fact that one's gender restricts him or her and there's nothing the person can do. 
E)  These are all desirable outcomes for feminist therapy.

Question 16

In recent years several writers in the popular media have addressed what has been termed a "male crisis." This crisis is related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  An apparent lack of career ambition in young men. 
B)  A significant drop of male enrollments in college. 
C)  Fewer men taking on a provider role in relationships. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  Only b and c. 
A)  An apparent lack of career ambition in young men. 
B)  A significant drop of male enrollments in college. 
C)  Fewer men taking on a provider role in relationships. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  Only b and c.

Question 17

The practice of relational-cultural therapy is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  A new model of human development that places connection at the center of growth. 
B)  A new model of human development that places culture at the center of growth. 
C)  The idea that psychological separation is essential to human growth and development. 
D)  Gender-specific roles and functions within society. 
E)  The elimination of gender roles within society. 
A)  A new model of human development that places connection at the center of growth. 
B)  A new model of human development that places culture at the center of growth. 
C)  The idea that psychological separation is essential to human growth and development. 
D)  Gender-specific roles and functions within society. 
E)  The elimination of gender roles within society.

Question 18

What is the definition of sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether one is biologically male or female. 
B)  The socially constructed attributes of maleness and femaleness. 
C)  The presence or absence of testosterone. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  Only a and c are true. 
A)  Whether one is biologically male or female. 
B)  The socially constructed attributes of maleness and femaleness. 
C)  The presence or absence of testosterone. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  Only a and c are true.

Question 19

Which statement is most consistent with second wave feminism?

Accepted Answer

A)  This wave had a broad focus on how sexism and patriarchy impact all members of society. 
B)  During this wave feminists lobbied for all women's right to vote, own property, and be acknowledged as citizens. 
C)  This wave is characterized by the women's liberation movement, the formation of the National Organization for Women (NOW), and shifting toward a focus on women's political and personal experiences. 
D)  During this wave men began leading the charge toward adopting feminist values-especially within government. 
E)  This wave was characterized by increased sexual assaults and strong resistance from the Christian left. 
A)  This wave had a broad focus on how sexism and patriarchy impact all members of society. 
B)  During this wave feminists lobbied for all women's right to vote, own property, and be acknowledged as citizens. 
C)  This wave is characterized by the women's liberation movement, the formation of the National Organization for Women (NOW), and shifting toward a focus on women's political and personal experiences. 
D)  During this wave men began leading the charge toward adopting feminist values-especially within government. 
E)  This wave was characterized by increased sexual assaults and strong resistance from the Christian left.

Question 20

Which statement is most consistent with third wave feminism?

Accepted Answer

A)  This wave had a broad focus on how sexism and patriarchy impact all members of society. 
B)  During this wave feminists lobbied for all women's right to vote, own property, and be acknowledged as citizens. 
C)  This wave is characterized by the women's liberation movement, the formation of the National Organization of Women (NOW), and shifting toward a focus on women's political and personal experiences. 
D)  During this wave men began leading the charge toward adopting feminist values-especially within government. 
E)  This wave was characterized by increased sexual assaults and strong resistance from the Christian left. 
A)  This wave had a broad focus on how sexism and patriarchy impact all members of society. 
B)  During this wave feminists lobbied for all women's right to vote, own property, and be acknowledged as citizens. 
C)  This wave is characterized by the women's liberation movement, the formation of the National Organization of Women (NOW), and shifting toward a focus on women's political and personal experiences. 
D)  During this wave men began leading the charge toward adopting feminist values-especially within government. 
E)  This wave was characterized by increased sexual assaults and strong resistance from the Christian left.

What is meant by the "iron rule" in feminist theory?

In a review of 46 meta-analyses, Hyde (2005) reported that females:

Which statement(s) is/are true regarding the feminist perspective on standardized assessment?

Which of the following is/are true about patriarchy?

Raissa Adler and Karen Horney are both viewed as:

Which of the following alternatives to the fight-or-flight stress response did Shelly Taylor and associates propose for females?

The feminist therapy perspective considers it healthy:

Neal has chosen to go see a feminist therapist. What distinct therapy quality(ies) do you suppose he's likely to experience during his feminist therapy sessions?

Who was first modern theorist to openly point to the terrible damage done by society to women?

The University of Montana named its men's basketball team the "Grizzlies" and its women's basketball team the "Lady Grizzlies." This is an example of:

Which statement is most consistent with first wave feminism?

William Pollack's statement that boys are supposed to just shut up and take it and keep it all in or risk being seen as girly is an example of:

What is the meaning of Kinder, Kuche, Kirche?

In 1970, Broverman, Clarkson, Rosencrantz, and Vogel conducted a research study and reported which of the following?

All of the following are desirable outcomes for clients of feminist therapy EXCEPT:

In recent years several writers in the popular media have addressed what has been termed a "male crisis." This crisis is related to:

The practice of relational-cultural therapy is based on:

What is the definition of sex?

Which statement is most consistent with second wave feminism?

Which statement is most consistent with third wave feminism?

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Exam 10: Feminist Theory and Therapy

What is meant by the "iron rule" in feminist theory?

In a review of 46 meta-analyses, Hyde (2005) reported that females:

Which statement(s) is/are true regarding the feminist perspective on standardized assessment?

Which of the following is/are true about patriarchy?

Raissa Adler and Karen Horney are both viewed as:

Which of the following alternatives to the fight-or-flight stress response did Shelly Taylor and associates propose for females?

The feminist therapy perspective considers it healthy:

Neal has chosen to go see a feminist therapist. What distinct therapy quality(ies) do you suppose he's likely to experience during his feminist therapy sessions?

Who was first modern theorist to openly point to the terrible damage done by society to women?

The University of Montana named its men's basketball team the "Grizzlies" and its women's basketball team the "Lady Grizzlies." This is an example of:

Which statement is most consistent with first wave feminism?

William Pollack's statement that boys are supposed to just shut up and take it and keep it all in or risk being seen as girly is an example of:

What is the meaning of Kinder, Kuche, Kirche?

In 1970, Broverman, Clarkson, Rosencrantz, and Vogel conducted a research study and reported which of the following?

All of the following are desirable outcomes for clients of feminist therapy EXCEPT:

In recent years several writers in the popular media have addressed what has been termed a "male crisis." This crisis is related to:

The practice of relational-cultural therapy is based on:

What is the definition of sex?

Which statement is most consistent with second wave feminism?

Which statement is most consistent with third wave feminism?

Psychotherapy and Counseling Essentials: An Introduction

Psychoanalytic Approaches

Individual Psychology and Adlerian Therapy

Existential Theory and Therapy

Person-Centered Theory and Therapy

Gestalt Theory and Therapy

Behavioral Theory and Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and Therapy

Choice Theory and Reality Therapy

Constructive Theory and Therapy

Family Systems Theory and Therapy

Developing Your Multicultural Orientation and Skills

Integrative and Evidence-Based New Generation Therapies

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