Question 1

Identify the important features of stereotype threat.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotypes influence one's behavior only if one believes in the stereotype. 
B)  Stereotype threat affects the members of any group for whom there are positive or negative stereotypes. 
C)  Stereotype threat mostly affects individuals who care about their performance in the threatened domain. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  Stereotypes influence one's behavior only if one believes in the stereotype. 
B)  Stereotype threat affects the members of any group for whom there are positive or negative stereotypes. 
C)  Stereotype threat mostly affects individuals who care about their performance in the threatened domain. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 2

Give examples of negative or trivializing views of women encoded in language.

Accepted Answer

Some examples of negative or trivializin

Question 3

According to a study of African-American college students conducted by Watson et al. (2013), who among the following were most able to resist the negative effects of the portrayals of women in media on their body image?

Accepted Answer

A)  those who belonged to relatively gender-equal cultures 
B)  those with a multiculturally inclusive outlook 
C)  women of color 
D)  White college students 
A)  those who belonged to relatively gender-equal cultures 
B)  those with a multiculturally inclusive outlook 
C)  women of color 
D)  White college students

Question 4

According to Puhl et al. (2013), which of the following has increased by 66 percent in the past decade for women and is now on par with rates of racial discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  economic inequality 
B)  discrimination in career opportunities 
C)  the possibility of mental health issues 
D)  the prevalence of weight discrimination 
A)  economic inequality 
B)  discrimination in career opportunities 
C)  the possibility of mental health issues 
D)  the prevalence of weight discrimination

Question 5

In the print media, newspapers and magazines feature poor women (particularly women of color) in stories about

Accepted Answer

A)  racism. 
B)  welfare reform. 
C)  the need for education. 
D)  illiteracy. 
A)  racism. 
B)  welfare reform. 
C)  the need for education. 
D)  illiteracy.

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the representation of the Jezebel stereotype in music videos, hip-hop music, advertising, and pornography today?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Jezebel stereotype is represented as the hoochie or the "ho." 
B)  The Jezebel stereotype is represented in characters like Aunt Jemima. 
C)  The Jezebel stereotype is represented as the warm, smiling nurturer. 
D)  None of these answers is correct. 
A)  The Jezebel stereotype is represented as the hoochie or the "ho." 
B)  The Jezebel stereotype is represented in characters like Aunt Jemima. 
C)  The Jezebel stereotype is represented as the warm, smiling nurturer. 
D)  None of these answers is correct.

Question 7

When girls and women learn to "internalize an observer's perspective as a primary view of their physical selves," they are most likely ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  engaging in self-gratification 
B)  engaging in self-objectification 
C)  to have a high level of self-appreciation 
D)  to have a high face-ism index 
A)  engaging in self-gratification 
B)  engaging in self-objectification 
C)  to have a high level of self-appreciation 
D)  to have a high face-ism index

Question 8

Which of the following best describes stereotype threat in terms of math performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women stereotype their own math abilities. 
B)  The fear of confirming the stereotype that women are bad at math is likely to have a negative effect on women's math performances. 
C)  Boys and men stereotyping girls' and women's math abilities more than girls and women do. 
D)  None of the answers is correct. 
A)  Women stereotype their own math abilities. 
B)  The fear of confirming the stereotype that women are bad at math is likely to have a negative effect on women's math performances. 
C)  Boys and men stereotyping girls' and women's math abilities more than girls and women do. 
D)  None of the answers is correct.

Question 9

Numerous experiments that have exposed women to images of attractive models and then measured their self-esteem, perceptions of their own attractiveness, and mood have found significant negative effects. Which of the following factors is most likely to cause these effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  the effect of the male gaze 
B)  the social comparison process 
C)  the embodiment of beauty 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  the effect of the male gaze 
B)  the social comparison process 
C)  the embodiment of beauty 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 10

Research on masculine generics has shown that

Accepted Answer

A)  the masculine terms are unbiased shortcuts under most conditions. 
B)  the masculine terms are not truly generic. 
C)  the masculine terms conjure male images for many, but awareness dissolves negative effects. 
D)  no simple conclusions can be drawn from the research. 
A)  the masculine terms are unbiased shortcuts under most conditions. 
B)  the masculine terms are not truly generic. 
C)  the masculine terms conjure male images for many, but awareness dissolves negative effects. 
D)  no simple conclusions can be drawn from the research.

Question 11

In media, which of the following is true of women of color?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are highly likely to be given leading roles in movies. 
B)  They are less likely than White women to be featured in women's magazines. 
C)  They are highly likely to be featured in TV shows and ads. 
D)  They are less likely than White women to be depicted as maids or housekeepers in TV shows. 
A)  They are highly likely to be given leading roles in movies. 
B)  They are less likely than White women to be featured in women's magazines. 
C)  They are highly likely to be featured in TV shows and ads. 
D)  They are less likely than White women to be depicted as maids or housekeepers in TV shows.

Question 12

The contemporary ideal is characterized by extreme ________ many current models meet the weight criteria for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  curviness; a Barbie-doll body 
B)  fleshiness; normal body weight 
C)  thinness; anorexia 
D)  curviness; normal body weight 
A)  curviness; a Barbie-doll body 
B)  fleshiness; normal body weight 
C)  thinness; anorexia 
D)  curviness; normal body weight

Question 13

Identify a true statement about body image.

Accepted Answer

A)  The concerns associated with body image begin in adulthood for men. 
B)  Women are more strongly invested in their physical appearance than men are. 
C)  Men are more dissatisfied with their bodies than women are. 
D)  The levels of body dissatisfaction vary significantly for White, Asian American, and Hispanic women. 
A)  The concerns associated with body image begin in adulthood for men. 
B)  Women are more strongly invested in their physical appearance than men are. 
C)  Men are more dissatisfied with their bodies than women are. 
D)  The levels of body dissatisfaction vary significantly for White, Asian American, and Hispanic women.

Question 14

An example of linguistic sexism in English is the

Accepted Answer

A)  use of the term "suffragist." 
B)  description of a woman versus a man as a professor. 
C)  use of terms such as "poet" or "actor" for both sexes. 
D)  use of the term "man" to refer to humans in general. 
A)  use of the term "suffragist." 
B)  description of a woman versus a man as a professor. 
C)  use of terms such as "poet" or "actor" for both sexes. 
D)  use of the term "man" to refer to humans in general.

Question 15

Explain what face-ism is and provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Face-ism refers to the phenomenon where

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of the Jezebel, a stereotypical subtype of Black women?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the prototype of a happy slave whose huge breasts and perpetual smile symbolize her role as nurturer. 
B)  It is the prototype of a domineering, aggressive, strong, and unfeminine woman. 
C)  It is a stereotype of a highly sexed Black woman who is portrayed as immoral, seductive, and promiscuous. 
D)  It is a stereotype of a woman with dark complexion, bandana-covered hair, broad features, and a fat body, marking her as asexual. 
A)  It is the prototype of a happy slave whose huge breasts and perpetual smile symbolize her role as nurturer. 
B)  It is the prototype of a domineering, aggressive, strong, and unfeminine woman. 
C)  It is a stereotype of a highly sexed Black woman who is portrayed as immoral, seductive, and promiscuous. 
D)  It is a stereotype of a woman with dark complexion, bandana-covered hair, broad features, and a fat body, marking her as asexual.

Question 17

Trace the racist and sexist images of African American women back to slavery, and provide modern examples of these stereotypes.

Accepted Answer

The racist and sexist images of African

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about slang referring to women?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are likely to have sexual meaning. 
B)  They are likely to be analogous to art objects. 
C)  They are likely to be similar to parts of plants. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  They are likely to have sexual meaning. 
B)  They are likely to be analogous to art objects. 
C)  They are likely to be similar to parts of plants. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 19

During a family discussion, 12-year-old Brian mentions that all ugly girls are stupid. Explain Brian's statement in relation to stereotypes. What factors (familial, societal, cultural, etc.) may have encouraged Brian's statement?

Accepted Answer

Brian's statement reflects a common ster

Question 20

Idealized images of feminine beauty have changed with the fashions, but what hasn't changed is the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  all require substantial modification of women's natural appearance. 
B)  all are initiated by men. 
C)  all include women with long hair. 
D)  all include women wearing high heels. 
A)  all require substantial modification of women's natural appearance. 
B)  all are initiated by men. 
C)  all include women with long hair. 
D)  all include women wearing high heels.

Identify the important features of stereotype threat.

Give examples of negative or trivializing views of women encoded in language.

According to a study of African-American college students conducted by Watson et al. (2013), who among the following were most able to resist the negative effects of the portrayals of women in media on their body image?

According to Puhl et al. (2013), which of the following has increased by 66 percent in the past decade for women and is now on par with rates of racial discrimination?

In the print media, newspapers and magazines feature poor women (particularly women of color) in stories about

Which of the following is true of the representation of the Jezebel stereotype in music videos, hip-hop music, advertising, and pornography today?

When girls and women learn to "internalize an observer's perspective as a primary view of their physical selves," they are most likely ________.

Which of the following best describes stereotype threat in terms of math performance?

Numerous experiments that have exposed women to images of attractive models and then measured their self-esteem, perceptions of their own attractiveness, and mood have found significant negative effects. Which of the following factors is most likely to cause these effects?

Research on masculine generics has shown that

In media, which of the following is true of women of color?

The contemporary ideal is characterized by extreme many current models meet the weight criteria for .

Identify a true statement about body image.

An example of linguistic sexism in English is the

Explain what face-ism is and provide examples.

Which of the following statements is true of the Jezebel, a stereotypical subtype of Black women?

Trace the racist and sexist images of African American women back to slavery, and provide modern examples of these stereotypes.

Which of the following statements is true about slang referring to women?

During a family discussion, 12-year-old Brian mentions that all ugly girls are stupid. Explain Brian's statement in relation to stereotypes. What factors (familial, societal, cultural, etc.) may have encouraged Brian's statement?

Idealized images of feminine beauty have changed with the fashions, but what hasn't changed is the fact that

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Identify the important features of stereotype threat.

Give examples of negative or trivializing views of women encoded in language.

According to a study of African-American college students conducted by Watson et al. (2013), who among the following were most able to resist the negative effects of the portrayals of women in media on their body image?

According to Puhl et al. (2013), which of the following has increased by 66 percent in the past decade for women and is now on par with rates of racial discrimination?

In the print media, newspapers and magazines feature poor women (particularly women of color) in stories about

Which of the following is true of the representation of the Jezebel stereotype in music videos, hip-hop music, advertising, and pornography today?

When girls and women learn to "internalize an observer's perspective as a primary view of their physical selves," they are most likely ________.

Which of the following best describes stereotype threat in terms of math performance?

Numerous experiments that have exposed women to images of attractive models and then measured their self-esteem, perceptions of their own attractiveness, and mood have found significant negative effects. Which of the following factors is most likely to cause these effects?

Research on masculine generics has shown that

In media, which of the following is true of women of color?

The contemporary ideal is characterized by extreme ________ many current models meet the weight criteria for ________.

Identify a true statement about body image.

An example of linguistic sexism in English is the

Explain what face-ism is and provide examples.

Which of the following statements is true of the Jezebel, a stereotypical subtype of Black women?

Trace the racist and sexist images of African American women back to slavery, and provide modern examples of these stereotypes.

Which of the following statements is true about slang referring to women?

During a family discussion, 12-year-old Brian mentions that all ugly girls are stupid. Explain Brian's statement in relation to stereotypes. What factors (familial, societal, cultural, etc.) may have encouraged Brian's statement?

Idealized images of feminine beauty have changed with the fashions, but what hasn't changed is the fact that

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Sex, Gender, and Bodies

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Work and Achievement

The Second Half: Midlife and Aging

Violence Against Women

Psychological Disorders, Therapy, and Womens Well-Being

Making a Difference: Toward a Better Future for Women

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The contemporary ideal is characterized by extreme many current models meet the weight criteria for .