Exam 12: Gender Roles and Sexuality

Which term best reflects the cause of homosexuality?

With regard to children's views of gender stereotypes,research has indicated that

Quinn is a member of the demographic group of teens and young adults who have come out to their parents.How old was Quinn when he told his parents that he is gay? 

Research on gender differences in math ability has shown that

Third-graders are likely to be more concerned and troubled by violations of traditional gender-role standards than are first-grade youngsters.

Based on research by Stoddart and Turiel,which two people would you expect to hold the most negative attitudes concerning the violation of gender roles (e.g. ,a boy wearing nail polish)?

When discussing sex with his buddies,Javier says,"The key is to understand that normal guys want and need sex,whereas girls who want sex are immoral and corrupt." Javier's comments best exemplify the concept of

Explain whether boys or girls are more accepting of traditional gender stereotypes and why.What role do society and culture play in this dynamic? Give examples to support your thinking.

High school students who are thinking about becoming sexually active will usually delay doing so if they ________.

A group of 100 college students who self-identify as virgins have gathered to hear a speaker discuss safe sex practices.How many of the attendees raise their hands when asked if they have had oral sex?

Which statement concerning toddlers' understanding of gender roles is true?

Overall,adolescents' self-reports on frequency of sexual behavior are largely dependent on which of the following?

Adults are asked to interact with an unknown infant.Half of the adults are told that the infant is "Steve" and the other half are told that the infant is "Stacy." What are you likely to observe of these interactions?

Which of the following terms best reflects the perspective women adapt after their kids have grown and moved out of the house?

Which of the following accurately reflects a role in the parental imperative?

Research on gender differences suggests that girls are

Which two groups view violations of gender roles most negatively?

Sammy is at an age where he is developing a sexual identity and considering how to act on it.Which of the following will have the most impact on how Sammy navigates this process?

Gender intensification involves an increased

Wanda has recently recognized that she has a vagina but her brother has a penis.What caused Wanda to have a vagina and not a penis?