Question 1

Standardized test are biased against women because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  Under predict later course grades for females 
B)  Predict males' course grades, but not females' course grades 
C)  Contain a test format that favors men 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Under predict later course grades for females 
B)  Predict males' course grades, but not females' course grades 
C)  Contain a test format that favors men 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following describes the difference between women and men in mathematical abilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women score higher on standardized tests throughout elementary school, and they score better in math classes throughout college 
B)  Men score higher on standardized tests throughout elementary school, and they score better in math classes throughout college 
C)  Men score higher on standardized tests, and women score better in math classes 
D)  Women score higher on standardized tests, and men score better in math classes 
A)  Women score higher on standardized tests throughout elementary school, and they score better in math classes throughout college 
B)  Men score higher on standardized tests throughout elementary school, and they score better in math classes throughout college 
C)  Men score higher on standardized tests, and women score better in math classes 
D)  Women score higher on standardized tests, and men score better in math classes

Question 3

Your friend is concerned about her eight-yea- old daughter's education, and knows you are an expert in gender education issues, so she asks for your advice. Articulate three important issues relevant to understanding the relationship between gender and education.

Accepted Answer

1. Gender stereotypes and expectations:

Question 4

An example of a behavior that harms women in the college classroom is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Seductive behavior toward women 
B)  Asking more questions to women than men in the classroom 
C)  Parent expectation 
D)  Calling more on male than female students 
A)  Seductive behavior toward women 
B)  Asking more questions to women than men in the classroom 
C)  Parent expectation 
D)  Calling more on male than female students

Question 5

Studies that suggest that there is more hemispheric specialization in males than females are criticized for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inconsistent findings 
B)  Size of the gender difference appears to be small 
C)  Most differences are indistinguishable between females and males 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Inconsistent findings 
B)  Size of the gender difference appears to be small 
C)  Most differences are indistinguishable between females and males 
D)  All of the above

Standardized test are biased against women because they:

Which of the following describes the difference between women and men in mathematical abilities?

Your friend is concerned about her eight-yea- old daughter's education, and knows you are an expert in gender education issues, so she asks for your advice. Articulate three important issues relevant to understanding the relationship between gender and education.

An example of a behavior that harms women in the college classroom is:

Studies that suggest that there is more hemispheric specialization in males than females are criticized for:

Exploring Sex and Gender

The Implications of Mythology and Religion on Women and Gender

Culture, Ethnicity,race and Class

Biology of Sex and Gender

Growing up

The World of Work

Sexuality

Intimate Relationships: Women As Lovers, Spouses, Family and Friends

Parenting and Reproductive Issues

Growing Older

Gender, Violence, and Exploitation

Issues in Mental Health

A Gendered View of Physical Health

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Exam 6: Ability and Achievement

Standardized test are biased against women because they:

Which of the following describes the difference between women and men in mathematical abilities?

Your friend is concerned about her eight-yea- old daughter's education, and knows you are an expert in gender education issues, so she asks for your advice. Articulate three important issues relevant to understanding the relationship between gender and education.

An example of a behavior that harms women in the college classroom is:

Studies that suggest that there is more hemispheric specialization in males than females are criticized for:

Exploring Sex and Gender

The Implications of Mythology and Religion on Women and Gender

Culture, Ethnicity,race and Class

Biology of Sex and Gender

Growing up

The World of Work

Sexuality

Intimate Relationships: Women As Lovers, Spouses, Family and Friends

Parenting and Reproductive Issues

Growing Older

Gender, Violence, and Exploitation

Issues in Mental Health

A Gendered View of Physical Health

Filters