Question 1

Parents typically

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A) treat sons and daughters similarly in all ways. 
B) show more warmth to daughters than to sons. 
C) encourage sons' achievement,but discourage daughters' achievement. 
D) treat sons and daughters similarly except in areas related to gender roles. 
A) treat sons and daughters similarly in all ways. 
B) show more warmth to daughters than to sons. 
C) encourage sons' achievement,but discourage daughters' achievement. 
D) treat sons and daughters similarly except in areas related to gender roles. D

Question 2

It is most psychologically healthy to be

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A) high in instrumental behaviors and low in expressive behaviors. 
B) low in instrumental behaviors and high in expressive behaviors. 
C) high in instrumental behaviors and expressive behaviors. 
D) low in instrumental behaviors and expressive behaviors. 
A) high in instrumental behaviors and low in expressive behaviors. 
B) low in instrumental behaviors and high in expressive behaviors. 
C) high in instrumental behaviors and expressive behaviors. 
D) low in instrumental behaviors and expressive behaviors. C

Question 3

Girls tend to __________ than boys.

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A) be more active 
B) be less healthy 
C) have better fine-motor coordination 
D) be more likely to have an attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder 
A) be more active 
B) be less healthy 
C) have better fine-motor coordination 
D) be more likely to have an attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder C

Question 4

In a study of 12-month-old and 18-month-old boys and girls who were shown pictures of dolls and trucks,at what age did boys and girls show gender-stereotyped preferences?

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A) Both 12-month-olds and 18-month-olds showed gender-stereotyped preferences. 
B) 12-month-olds did not show gender-stereotyped preferences,but 18-month-olds did. 
C) 18-month-olds did not show gender-stereotyped preferences,but 12-month-olds did. 
D) Neither 12-month-olds nor 18-month-olds showed gender-stereotyped preferences. 
A) Both 12-month-olds and 18-month-olds showed gender-stereotyped preferences. 
B) 12-month-olds did not show gender-stereotyped preferences,but 18-month-olds did. 
C) 18-month-olds did not show gender-stereotyped preferences,but 12-month-olds did. 
D) Neither 12-month-olds nor 18-month-olds showed gender-stereotyped preferences.

Question 5

Explanations for gender differences in spatial ability include:

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A) an evolutionary adaptation for females since spatial skill was essential for gathering. 
B) the right hemisphere of the brain may be more specialized for spatial processing in males. 
C) boys' earlier maturation allows for less brain specialization. 
D) girls participate in more activities that foster the development of spatial skill. 
A) an evolutionary adaptation for females since spatial skill was essential for gathering. 
B) the right hemisphere of the brain may be more specialized for spatial processing in males. 
C) boys' earlier maturation allows for less brain specialization. 
D) girls participate in more activities that foster the development of spatial skill.

Question 6

Which of the following is a biological factor that is related to gender differences in behavior?

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A) rewards 
B) gender schemas 
C) hormones 
D) television 
A) rewards 
B) gender schemas 
C) hormones 
D) television

Question 7

Girls are more flexible about gender stereotypes than boys.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cross-cultural studies of gender stereotypes have shown that

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A) gender stereotypes are the same in all countries. 
B) gender stereotypes are not influenced by one's culture. 
C) Americans have more extreme gender stereotypes than people in other countries. 
D) Americans have less extreme gender stereotypes than people in other countries. 
A) gender stereotypes are the same in all countries. 
B) gender stereotypes are not influenced by one's culture. 
C) Americans have more extreme gender stereotypes than people in other countries. 
D) Americans have less extreme gender stereotypes than people in other countries.

Question 9

Beliefs about how males and females differ in personality traits,interests,and behaviors are referred to as gender

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A) constancy. 
B) stereotypes. 
C) schemas. 
D) identity. 
A) constancy. 
B) stereotypes. 
C) schemas. 
D) identity.

Question 10

Expressive traits

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A) describe individuals who value interpersonal relationships. 
B) describe individuals who act on the world and influence it. 
C) describe individuals who are independent and aggressive. 
D) are typically used equally to describe males and females. 
A) describe individuals who value interpersonal relationships. 
B) describe individuals who act on the world and influence it. 
C) describe individuals who are independent and aggressive. 
D) are typically used equally to describe males and females.

Question 11

Most developmentalists today believe that gender differences are __________ Maccoby and Jacklin (1974)suggested.

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A) significantly less extensive than 
B) slightly less extensive than 
C) as extensive as 
D) more extensive than 
A) significantly less extensive than 
B) slightly less extensive than 
C) as extensive as 
D) more extensive than

Question 12

Boys' interactions with each other are typically enabling.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

You and your spouse want to raise your children so they don't feel bound by traditional gender stereotypes.How could you best accomplish your goal?

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A) Choose activities and toys based on your children's interests not their genders. 
B) Model traditional gender roles by engaging in gender-stereotyped household tasks. 
C) Don't allow your children to watch TV that depicts characters with traditional gender roles. 
D) Assign chores to your children according to their genders. 
A) Choose activities and toys based on your children's interests not their genders. 
B) Model traditional gender roles by engaging in gender-stereotyped household tasks. 
C) Don't allow your children to watch TV that depicts characters with traditional gender roles. 
D) Assign chores to your children according to their genders.

Question 14

Expressive traits are associated with men.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Boys are more likely than girls to use relational aggression.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to Martin and Halverson's gender-schema theory,children learn

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A) gender roles through reinforcement and punishment. 
B) gender-appropriate behavior after achieving gender constancy. 
C) gender-appropriate behavior by paying attention to experiences and events that are gender-appropriate. 
D) gender roles through prenatal exposure to sex hormones. 
A) gender roles through reinforcement and punishment. 
B) gender-appropriate behavior after achieving gender constancy. 
C) gender-appropriate behavior by paying attention to experiences and events that are gender-appropriate. 
D) gender roles through prenatal exposure to sex hormones.

Question 17

Maccoby and Jacklin (1974)found that gender differences exist in

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A) verbal ability. 
B) achievement motivation. 
C) altruistic behavior. 
D) suggestibility to influence. 
A) verbal ability. 
B) achievement motivation. 
C) altruistic behavior. 
D) suggestibility to influence.

Question 18

Early segregation of playmates by style of play

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A) means that boys and girls learn equally from each other. 
B) means that boys learn primarily from boys and girls learn primarily from girls. 
C) means that boys learn primarily from girls and girls learn primarily from boys. 
D) means that boys and girls learn nothing from interacting with children of the same gender. 
A) means that boys and girls learn equally from each other. 
B) means that boys learn primarily from boys and girls learn primarily from girls. 
C) means that boys learn primarily from girls and girls learn primarily from boys. 
D) means that boys and girls learn nothing from interacting with children of the same gender.

Question 19

If Lacey's parents are typical in how they socialize their children,Lacey is MOST likely to say,

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A) "My dad pushes my brother to try new things even if he's scared,but he doesn't expect me to." 
B) "My mom wants my brother to act like a boy and me to act like a girl,but my dad just wants us to be ourselves." 
C) "My parents encourage my brother to do 'girl' activities and me to do 'boy' activities,because they don't want us to feel restricted by gender stereotypes." 
D) "My parents treat me exactly the same as they treat my brother." 
A) "My dad pushes my brother to try new things even if he's scared,but he doesn't expect me to." 
B) "My mom wants my brother to act like a boy and me to act like a girl,but my dad just wants us to be ourselves." 
C) "My parents encourage my brother to do 'girl' activities and me to do 'boy' activities,because they don't want us to feel restricted by gender stereotypes." 
D) "My parents treat me exactly the same as they treat my brother."

Question 20

Paula has traits that are typically associated with females in the United States Paula is most likely to be described as

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A) outspoken. 
B) not easily influenced. 
C) emotional. 
D) self-confident. 
A) outspoken. 
B) not easily influenced. 
C) emotional. 
D) self-confident.

Parents typically

It is most psychologically healthy to be

Girls tend to __________ than boys.

In a study of 12-month-old and 18-month-old boys and girls who were shown pictures of dolls and trucks,at what age did boys and girls show gender-stereotyped preferences?

Explanations for gender differences in spatial ability include:

Which of the following is a biological factor that is related to gender differences in behavior?

Girls are more flexible about gender stereotypes than boys.

Cross-cultural studies of gender stereotypes have shown that

Beliefs about how males and females differ in personality traits,interests,and behaviors are referred to as gender

Expressive traits

Most developmentalists today believe that gender differences are __________ Maccoby and Jacklin (1974)suggested.

Boys' interactions with each other are typically enabling.

You and your spouse want to raise your children so they don't feel bound by traditional gender stereotypes.How could you best accomplish your goal?

Expressive traits are associated with men.

Boys are more likely than girls to use relational aggression.

According to Martin and Halverson's gender-schema theory,children learn

Maccoby and Jacklin (1974)found that gender differences exist in

Early segregation of playmates by style of play

If Lacey's parents are typical in how they socialize their children,Lacey is MOST likely to say,

Paula has traits that are typically associated with females in the United States Paula is most likely to be described as

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Exam 13: Gender and Development

Parents typically

It is most psychologically healthy to be

Girls tend to __________ than boys.

In a study of 12-month-old and 18-month-old boys and girls who were shown pictures of dolls and trucks,at what age did boys and girls show gender-stereotyped preferences?

Explanations for gender differences in spatial ability include:

Which of the following is a biological factor that is related to gender differences in behavior?

Girls are more flexible about gender stereotypes than boys.

Cross-cultural studies of gender stereotypes have shown that

Beliefs about how males and females differ in personality traits,interests,and behaviors are referred to as gender

Expressive traits

Most developmentalists today believe that gender differences are __________ Maccoby and Jacklin (1974)suggested.

Boys' interactions with each other are typically enabling.

You and your spouse want to raise your children so they don't feel bound by traditional gender stereotypes.How could you best accomplish your goal?

Expressive traits are associated with men.

Boys are more likely than girls to use relational aggression.

According to Martin and Halverson's gender-schema theory,children learn

Maccoby and Jacklin (1974)found that gender differences exist in

Early segregation of playmates by style of play

If Lacey's parents are typical in how they socialize their children,Lacey is MOST likely to say,

Paula has traits that are typically associated with females in the United States Paula is most likely to be described as

The Science of Child Development

Genetic Bases of Child Development

Prenatal Development, Birth and the Newborn

Growth and Health

Perceptual and Motor Development

Theories of Cognitive Development

Cognitive Processes and Academic Skills

Intelligence and Individual Differences in Cognition

Language and Communication

Emotional Development

Understanding Self and Others

Moral Understanding and Behavior

Family Relationships

Influences Beyond the Family

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