10.3-10.5 - The Psychological Side of Human Sexuality: Gender

Which theory of gender-role development places a heavy emphasis on the use of mental patterns? a.) Gender schema theory b.) Behavioral theory c.) Psychoanalytic theory d.) Social learning theory

a.) Gender schema theory

Studies show that women tend to use a(n) __________ style to their conversation, while men use a __________ style. a.) Report, relate b.) Relate, report c.) Masculine, feminine d.) Androgynous, stereotypical

b.) Relate, report

Karl is often perceived as strong and tough, but he also has been known to be sincere and loving. Karla is warm and kind but is also independent and assertive. Bem would classify such behavior as examples of __________. a.) Androgyny b.) Negative stereotyping c.) Schema error d.) Benevolent sexism

a.) Androgyny

Alex sees her mother mixing ingredients for a cake. Later, Alex takes a bowl and spoon out of the cabinet and pretends to mix some imaginary ingredients. Of which theory of gender development would this be a good example? a.) Gender-role theory b.) Social learning theory c.) Psychoanalytic theory d.) Gender schema theory

b.) Social learning theory

People whose sense of gender identity does not match what is expected for their biological sex are known as __________. a.) Hermaphrodites b.) Intersex c.) Homosexual d.) Transgender

d.) Transgender

The process by which people learn their culture's preferences and expectations for the behaviors of females and males is called gender __________. a.) Role b.) Stereotyping c.) Identity d.) Typing

d.) Typing