Question 1

Children who watch a lot of television have more stereotyped views of males and females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Based on current research, on standardized tests of achievement in mathematics,

Accepted Answer

A)  during the elementary-school years, boys usually get greater scores than girls. 
B)  during high school and college, girls usually get greater scores than boys. 
C)  during the elementary school years, girls usually get greater scores than boys but during high school and college, boys get greater scores than girls. 
D)  during the elementary school years, girls usually get greater scores than boys but during high school and college, boys used to get higher scores but the difference has substantially diminished.. 
A)  during the elementary-school years, boys usually get greater scores than girls. 
B)  during high school and college, girls usually get greater scores than boys. 
C)  during the elementary school years, girls usually get greater scores than boys but during high school and college, boys get greater scores than girls. 
D)  during the elementary school years, girls usually get greater scores than boys but during high school and college, boys used to get higher scores but the difference has substantially diminished..

Question 3

Preschool children prefer to play with same-gender peers

Accepted Answer

A)  only when they have been discouraged from playing with opposite-gender peers. 
B)  but will readily comply when parents encourage them to play with opposite-sex peers. 
C)  spontaneously, without adult pressure. 
D)  except when they are engaged in gender-neutral activities such as playing tag. 
A)  only when they have been discouraged from playing with opposite-gender peers. 
B)  but will readily comply when parents encourage them to play with opposite-sex peers. 
C)  spontaneously, without adult pressure. 
D)  except when they are engaged in gender-neutral activities such as playing tag.

Question 4

Boys are more likely than girls to use relational aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Androgynous children have lower self-esteem than children whose gender roles are highly stereotyped.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most firmly established gender difference in behavior is the difference in

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression. 
B)  conformity. 
C)  sociability. 
D)  dependence. 
A)  aggression. 
B)  conformity. 
C)  sociability. 
D)  dependence.

Question 7

During recess, elementary-school girls are more often found swinging, jumping rope, or perhaps talking quietly in a group whereas boys are more often found playing football or shooting baskets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Worldwide, boys are more ____________ aggressive than girls, who favor _____________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  physically; relational 
B)  verbally; instrumental 
C)  verbally; relational 
D)  physically; hostile 
A)  physically; relational 
B)  verbally; instrumental 
C)  verbally; relational 
D)  physically; hostile

Question 9

Your friend has noticed that her daughter seems to pay more attention to what other girls, not boys, do while her son focuses on what other boys, not girls, do. She is surprised because she doesn't see why they both don't pay equal attention to boys and girls. You tell her that her children's behavior is best explained by __________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  social learning 
B)  Kohlberg's theory of gender identity 
C)  gender-schema 
D)  biological 
A)  social learning 
B)  Kohlberg's theory of gender identity 
C)  gender-schema 
D)  biological

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding a cross-cultural look at gender differences in math?

Accepted Answer

A)  In many countries there are small differences favoring girls on math skills countries (like France and Germany). 
B)  In some countries there are large differences favoring boys on math skills countries (like the Republic of Korea and the Slovak Republic). 
C)  In Iceland, girls have the advantage over boys on math skills. 
D)  Math skills vary country to country because of math-related career opportunities for men and women. 
A)  In many countries there are small differences favoring girls on math skills countries (like France and Germany). 
B)  In some countries there are large differences favoring boys on math skills countries (like the Republic of Korea and the Slovak Republic). 
C)  In Iceland, girls have the advantage over boys on math skills. 
D)  Math skills vary country to country because of math-related career opportunities for men and women.

Question 11

In countries where women have as much the same access to education, occupation, and political power as men, gender differences favoring males in math still exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Over the last 25 years, gender differences in

Accepted Answer

A)  mathematical ability have decreased and differences in verbal ability have increased. 
B)  verbal ability has increased and differences in mathematical ability have decreased. 
C)  mathematical ability has decreased. 
D)  mathematical ability has remained the same. 
A)  mathematical ability have decreased and differences in verbal ability have increased. 
B)  verbal ability has increased and differences in mathematical ability have decreased. 
C)  mathematical ability has decreased. 
D)  mathematical ability has remained the same.

Question 13

Children select same-sex playmates because they are pressured to do so by adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Maccoby and Jacklin reported that gender differences exist in all of the following areas EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  visual-spatial ability. 
B)  aggression. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  verbal ability. 
A)  visual-spatial ability. 
B)  aggression. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  verbal ability.

Question 15

Girls play tends to be more __________ than that of boys.

Accepted Answer

A)  competitive 
B)  supportive 
C)  dominating 
D)  rough 
A)  competitive 
B)  supportive 
C)  dominating 
D)  rough

Question 16

Fathers are more likely than mothers to treat sons and daughters

Accepted Answer

A)  differently. 
B)  equally. 
C)  warmly. 
D)  according to their individual needs. 
A)  differently. 
B)  equally. 
C)  warmly. 
D)  according to their individual needs.

Question 17

According to gender-schema theories, children pay more attention to experiences and events that are gender-appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A student sitting next to you in your college math class says that it is funny to see so many women taking a college-level calculus class. Given what you know about gender-differences in mathematical ability, what would you say to this student?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will be similar to the fol

Question 19

Children usually understand that they are either male or female by about age

Accepted Answer

A)  1. 
B)  2 or 3. 
C)  4 or 5. 
D)  6 or 7. 
A)  1. 
B)  2 or 3. 
C)  4 or 5. 
D)  6 or 7.

Question 20

Aggressive behavior has been linked to

Accepted Answer

A)  gender constancy. 
B)  estrogens. 
C)  androgyny. 
D)  androgens. 
A)  gender constancy. 
B)  estrogens. 
C)  androgyny. 
D)  androgens.

Children who watch a lot of television have more stereotyped views of males and females.

Based on current research, on standardized tests of achievement in mathematics,

Preschool children prefer to play with same-gender peers

Boys are more likely than girls to use relational aggression.

Androgynous children have lower self-esteem than children whose gender roles are highly stereotyped.

The most firmly established gender difference in behavior is the difference in

During recess, elementary-school girls are more often found swinging, jumping rope, or perhaps talking quietly in a group whereas boys are more often found playing football or shooting baskets.

Worldwide, boys are more aggressive than girls, who favor _ aggression.

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding a cross-cultural look at gender differences in math?

In countries where women have as much the same access to education, occupation, and political power as men, gender differences favoring males in math still exist.

Over the last 25 years, gender differences in

Children select same-sex playmates because they are pressured to do so by adults.

Maccoby and Jacklin reported that gender differences exist in all of the following areas EXCEPT

Girls play tends to be more __________ than that of boys.

Fathers are more likely than mothers to treat sons and daughters

According to gender-schema theories, children pay more attention to experiences and events that are gender-appropriate.

A student sitting next to you in your college math class says that it is funny to see so many women taking a college-level calculus class. Given what you know about gender-differences in mathematical ability, what would you say to this student?

Children usually understand that they are either male or female by about age

Aggressive behavior has been linked to

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Children who watch a lot of television have more stereotyped views of males and females.

Based on current research, on standardized tests of achievement in mathematics,

Preschool children prefer to play with same-gender peers

Boys are more likely than girls to use relational aggression.

Androgynous children have lower self-esteem than children whose gender roles are highly stereotyped.

The most firmly established gender difference in behavior is the difference in

During recess, elementary-school girls are more often found swinging, jumping rope, or perhaps talking quietly in a group whereas boys are more often found playing football or shooting baskets.

Worldwide, boys are more ____________ aggressive than girls, who favor _____________ aggression.

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding a cross-cultural look at gender differences in math?

In countries where women have as much the same access to education, occupation, and political power as men, gender differences favoring males in math still exist.

Over the last 25 years, gender differences in

Children select same-sex playmates because they are pressured to do so by adults.

Maccoby and Jacklin reported that gender differences exist in all of the following areas EXCEPT

Girls play tends to be more __________ than that of boys.

Fathers are more likely than mothers to treat sons and daughters

According to gender-schema theories, children pay more attention to experiences and events that are gender-appropriate.

A student sitting next to you in your college math class says that it is funny to see so many women taking a college-level calculus class. Given what you know about gender-differences in mathematical ability, what would you say to this student?

Children usually understand that they are either male or female by about age

Aggressive behavior has been linked to

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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Worldwide, boys are more aggressive than girls, who favor _ aggression.