Question 1

Children's understanding of gender stereotypes decreases throughout the elementary school years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

On mental rotation tasks,

Accepted Answer

A)  boys' performance surpasses that of girls and this difference is maintained throughout childhood and adolescence. 
B)  girls' performance surpasses that of boys and this difference is maintained throughout childhood and adolescence. 
C)  boys and girls perform similarly until adolescence at which time boys' performance surpasses that of girls. 
D)  boys and girls perform similarly throughout childhood and adolescence. 
A)  boys' performance surpasses that of girls and this difference is maintained throughout childhood and adolescence. 
B)  girls' performance surpasses that of boys and this difference is maintained throughout childhood and adolescence. 
C)  boys and girls perform similarly until adolescence at which time boys' performance surpasses that of girls. 
D)  boys and girls perform similarly throughout childhood and adolescence.

Question 3

Cross-cultural studies of gender stereotypes have shown that

Accepted Answer

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 4

Early segregation of playmates by style of play

Accepted Answer

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 5

Maccoby and Jacklin (1974) summarized results from research studies on

Accepted Answer

A)  gender stereotypes. 
B)  gender differences. 
C)  gender identity. 
D)  the influence of television on gender role development. 
A)  gender stereotypes. 
B)  gender differences. 
C)  gender identity. 
D)  the influence of television on gender role development.

Question 6

Connie believes that children learn gender roles by watching other people and by being rewarded for gender-appropriate behavior. Connie's beliefs fit most closely with those of __________ theorists.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  biological 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  social cognitive 
A)  cognitive 
B)  biological 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  social cognitive

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which of the following statements about gender differences is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression is more common in adolescent girls than in boys. 
B)  Males are more easily influenced by others than females. 
C)  Boys get better grades in math. 
D)  Boys are healthier than girls. 
A)  Depression is more common in adolescent girls than in boys. 
B)  Males are more easily influenced by others than females. 
C)  Boys get better grades in math. 
D)  Boys are healthier than girls.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Boys are better able to identify emotions, while girls are better able to express emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Most children have acquired adult-like knowledge of gender stereotypes by __________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  preschool 
B)  elementary school 
C)  middle school 
D)  high school 
A)  preschool 
B)  elementary school 
C)  middle school 
D)  high school

Question 12

Traits associated with male stereotypes are called __________ whereas traits associated with female stereotypes are referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal; androgynous 
B)  androgynous; hormonal 
C)  expressive; instrumental 
D)  instrumental; expressive 
A)  hormonal; androgynous 
B)  androgynous; hormonal 
C)  expressive; instrumental 
D)  instrumental; expressive

Question 13

In general, teachers spend more time interacting with boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Younger children are more likely to ignore stereotypes when judging other children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Children whose parents are deeply committed to rearing them without traditional gender stereotypes

Accepted Answer

A)  do not like gender-stereotyped activities. 
B)  do not have same-gender friends. 
C)  have greater stereotyped attitudes about occupations. 
D)  have fewer stereotyped attitudes about the use of objects. 
A)  do not like gender-stereotyped activities. 
B)  do not have same-gender friends. 
C)  have greater stereotyped attitudes about occupations. 
D)  have fewer stereotyped attitudes about the use of objects.

Question 16

Girls tend to have __________ interactions with each other.

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumental 
B)  stereotyped 
C)  constricting 
D)  enabling 
A)  instrumental 
B)  stereotyped 
C)  constricting 
D)  enabling

Question 17

Expressive traits are associated with men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Parents who want to raise androgynous children should not base decisions about toys, activities, and chores on the child's sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to social cognitive theorists, children learn gender roles through reinforcement and observational learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Boys typically

Accepted Answer

A)  have better fine-motor coordination than girls. 
B)  are healthier than girls. 
C)  are weaker than girls. 
D)  are more active than girls. 
A)  have better fine-motor coordination than girls. 
B)  are healthier than girls. 
C)  are weaker than girls. 
D)  are more active than girls.

Children's understanding of gender stereotypes decreases throughout the elementary school years.

On mental rotation tasks,

Cross-cultural studies of gender stereotypes have shown that

Early segregation of playmates by style of play

Maccoby and Jacklin (1974) summarized results from research studies on

Connie believes that children learn gender roles by watching other people and by being rewarded for gender-appropriate behavior. Connie's beliefs fit most closely with those of __________ theorists.

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

Which of the following statements about gender differences is TRUE?

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

Boys are better able to identify emotions, while girls are better able to express emotions.

Most children have acquired adult-like knowledge of gender stereotypes by __________ .

Traits associated with male stereotypes are called whereas traits associated with female stereotypes are referred to as .

In general, teachers spend more time interacting with boys.

Younger children are more likely to ignore stereotypes when judging other children.

Children whose parents are deeply committed to rearing them without traditional gender stereotypes

Girls tend to have __________ interactions with each other.

Expressive traits are associated with men.

Parents who want to raise androgynous children should not base decisions about toys, activities, and chores on the child's sex.

According to social cognitive theorists, children learn gender roles through reinforcement and observational learning.

Boys typically

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Exam 13: Gender and Development

Children's understanding of gender stereotypes decreases throughout the elementary school years.

On mental rotation tasks,

Cross-cultural studies of gender stereotypes have shown that

Early segregation of playmates by style of play

Maccoby and Jacklin (1974) summarized results from research studies on

Connie believes that children learn gender roles by watching other people and by being rewarded for gender-appropriate behavior. Connie's beliefs fit most closely with those of __________ theorists.

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

Which of the following statements about gender differences is TRUE?

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

Boys are better able to identify emotions, while girls are better able to express emotions.

Most children have acquired adult-like knowledge of gender stereotypes by __________ .

Traits associated with male stereotypes are called __________ whereas traits associated with female stereotypes are referred to as __________.

In general, teachers spend more time interacting with boys.

Younger children are more likely to ignore stereotypes when judging other children.

Children whose parents are deeply committed to rearing them without traditional gender stereotypes

Girls tend to have __________ interactions with each other.

Expressive traits are associated with men.

Parents who want to raise androgynous children should not base decisions about toys, activities, and chores on the child's sex.

According to social cognitive theorists, children learn gender roles through reinforcement and observational learning.

Boys typically

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

Filters

Traits associated with male stereotypes are called whereas traits associated with female stereotypes are referred to as .