Question 1

The range or spread of scores is defined as

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A)  the average difference. 
B)  the statistical significance. 
C)  variability. 
D)  a confounding variable. 
A)  the average difference. 
B)  the statistical significance. 
C)  variability. 
D)  a confounding variable.

Question 2

What are some of the criticisms of standardized tests that are used as evidence of gender differences in math ability? Discuss the negative effects of SAT and other standardized tests on women.

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Some of the criticisms of standardized t

Question 3

Every culture has certain rules that govern which emotions may be expressed, under what circumstances, and how, and these rules are called

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A)  sentiment rules. 
B)  display rules. 
C)  narcissist rules. 
D)  operational rules. 
A)  sentiment rules. 
B)  display rules. 
C)  narcissist rules. 
D)  operational rules.

Question 4

Summarize the research regarding gender-related differences in mathematical abilities. Do the findings support the notion that there are large differences between males and females?

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The research regarding gender-related di

Question 5

Some feminist psychologists believe that the study of gender-related differences is not a useful or important line of research. Discuss conceptual, methodological, and historical reasons for this belief. Are there, on the other hand, any good reasons to continue researching gender-related differences?

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Some feminist psychologists believe that

Question 6

According to researchers in the differences tradition, psychology and its theories have failed women by

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A)  focusing on the differences between men and women. 
B)  devaluing their strengths. 
C)  focusing too much on the similarities between men and women. 
D)  demonstrating how little autonomy most people really have. 
A)  focusing on the differences between men and women. 
B)  devaluing their strengths. 
C)  focusing too much on the similarities between men and women. 
D)  demonstrating how little autonomy most people really have.

Question 7

The logic of experimental design and hypothesis testing leads psychologists to put more weight on findings of

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A)  error. 
B)  difference. 
C)  similarity. 
D)  bias. 
A)  error. 
B)  difference. 
C)  similarity. 
D)  bias.

Question 8

A study on stereotype threat and math performance (Spencer, Steele, & Quinn, 1999) suggests that

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A)  the gender gap in math performance is at least partly due to stereotype-influenced beliefs and expectations. 
B)  women stereotype their own math abilities more than men. 
C)  when women are told nothing about gender differences, they tend to do as well. 
D)  women do better on math tests when they are tested in mixed-sex groups than when tested with only men. 
A)  the gender gap in math performance is at least partly due to stereotype-influenced beliefs and expectations. 
B)  women stereotype their own math abilities more than men. 
C)  when women are told nothing about gender differences, they tend to do as well. 
D)  women do better on math tests when they are tested in mixed-sex groups than when tested with only men.

Question 9

Describe the differences between cultures that value an independent self versus those that value an interdependent self.

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Cultures that value an independent self

Question 10

In the context of understanding the emotions expressed by others, ________.

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A)  tests show that women no longer have better skills than men 
B)  women are generally more skilled than men, which seems to reflect a biological sex difference 
C)  women are generally more skilled than men 
D)  both sexes have more difficulty reading men's nonverbal messages than women's 
A)  tests show that women no longer have better skills than men 
B)  women are generally more skilled than men, which seems to reflect a biological sex difference 
C)  women are generally more skilled than men 
D)  both sexes have more difficulty reading men's nonverbal messages than women's

Question 11

Which of the following behaviors by men are often not labeled as emotionality?

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A)  threats 
B)  emotional displays 
C)  narcissistic behaviors 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  threats 
B)  emotional displays 
C)  narcissistic behaviors 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 12

In a cross-cultural study comparing display rules in Japan, Canada, and the United States, Sadfar et al. (2009) found that

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A)  Canadians were less emotionally expressive overall than the other groups. 
B)  women expressed the positive emotion of happiness more than men did in all three cultures. 
C)  women expressed powerful emotions more than men in all three cultures. 
D)  people in the United States were less emotionally expressive overall than the other groups. 
A)  Canadians were less emotionally expressive overall than the other groups. 
B)  women expressed the positive emotion of happiness more than men did in all three cultures. 
C)  women expressed powerful emotions more than men in all three cultures. 
D)  people in the United States were less emotionally expressive overall than the other groups.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is suggested by the variability hypothesis?

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A)  Women are biologically more adaptable than men. 
B)  Men are statistically more likely than women to be geniuses. 
C)  Women are more likely than men to have mental health issues. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  Women are biologically more adaptable than men. 
B)  Men are statistically more likely than women to be geniuses. 
C)  Women are more likely than men to have mental health issues. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 14

Provide some explanations for why anger is a more acceptable emotion for men to display than almost any other. Include in your discussion the influences of social context and social power.

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Anger is often seen as a more acceptable

Question 15

Despite popular stereotypes, there is ________ in the emotionality of men and women.

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A)  a large gap 
B)  a moderate gap 
C)  much more overlap than difference 
D)  no difference 
A)  a large gap 
B)  a moderate gap 
C)  much more overlap than difference 
D)  no difference

Question 16

Imagine picking up tomorrow's morning newspaper and reading the following headline: "Reasoning Ability: New Research Shows Boys May Have Genetic Advantage." Explain how you would evaluate this claim.

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To evaluate this claim, I would first lo

Question 17

If a researcher tested both men and women on reasoning ability such that the men had college degrees and the women were high school graduates, then the level of education would be a

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A)  difference variable. 
B)  statistically significant variable. 
C)  confounding variable. 
D)  moderator variable. 
A)  difference variable. 
B)  statistically significant variable. 
C)  confounding variable. 
D)  moderator variable.

The range or spread of scores is defined as

What are some of the criticisms of standardized tests that are used as evidence of gender differences in math ability? Discuss the negative effects of SAT and other standardized tests on women.

Every culture has certain rules that govern which emotions may be expressed, under what circumstances, and how, and these rules are called

Summarize the research regarding gender-related differences in mathematical abilities. Do the findings support the notion that there are large differences between males and females?

According to researchers in the differences tradition, psychology and its theories have failed women by

The logic of experimental design and hypothesis testing leads psychologists to put more weight on findings of

A study on stereotype threat and math performance (Spencer, Steele, & Quinn, 1999) suggests that

Describe the differences between cultures that value an independent self versus those that value an interdependent self.

In the context of understanding the emotions expressed by others, ________.

Which of the following behaviors by men are often not labeled as emotionality?

In a cross-cultural study comparing display rules in Japan, Canada, and the United States, Sadfar et al. (2009) found that

Which of the following statements is suggested by the variability hypothesis?

Provide some explanations for why anger is a more acceptable emotion for men to display than almost any other. Include in your discussion the influences of social context and social power.

Despite popular stereotypes, there is ________ in the emotionality of men and women.

Imagine picking up tomorrow's morning newspaper and reading the following headline: "Reasoning Ability: New Research Shows Boys May Have Genetic Advantage." Explain how you would evaluate this claim.

If a researcher tested both men and women on reasoning ability such that the men had college degrees and the women were high school graduates, then the level of education would be a

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Exam 4: The Meanings of Difference

The range or spread of scores is defined as

What are some of the criticisms of standardized tests that are used as evidence of gender differences in math ability? Discuss the negative effects of SAT and other standardized tests on women.

Every culture has certain rules that govern which emotions may be expressed, under what circumstances, and how, and these rules are called

Summarize the research regarding gender-related differences in mathematical abilities. Do the findings support the notion that there are large differences between males and females?

According to researchers in the differences tradition, psychology and its theories have failed women by

The logic of experimental design and hypothesis testing leads psychologists to put more weight on findings of

A study on stereotype threat and math performance (Spencer, Steele, & Quinn, 1999) suggests that

Describe the differences between cultures that value an independent self versus those that value an interdependent self.

In the context of understanding the emotions expressed by others, ________.

Which of the following behaviors by men are often not labeled as emotionality?

In a cross-cultural study comparing display rules in Japan, Canada, and the United States, Sadfar et al. (2009) found that

Which of the following statements is suggested by the variability hypothesis?

Provide some explanations for why anger is a more acceptable emotion for men to display than almost any other. Include in your discussion the influences of social context and social power.

Despite popular stereotypes, there is ________ in the emotionality of men and women.

Imagine picking up tomorrow's morning newspaper and reading the following headline: "Reasoning Ability: New Research Shows Boys May Have Genetic Advantage." Explain how you would evaluate this claim.

If a researcher tested both men and women on reasoning ability such that the men had college degrees and the women were high school graduates, then the level of education would be a

Paving the Way

Gender, Status, and Power

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Sex, Gender, and Bodies

Gendered Identities: Childhood and Adolescence

Sex, Love, and Romance

Commitments: Women and Close Relationships

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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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