Psychology test #3 ( Ch. 5 )
( Ch. 5 Gender Development ) The acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role is called gender....
typing
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) In a study described in the textbook, a male and a female each approached strangers of the other sex on a college campus. Approximately _____ percent of the women who were approached agreed to sleep with the male, and _____ percent of the men who were approached agreed to sleep with the female that night.
0; 70
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) Compared with males, females are at _____ risk for developing eating disorders.
10 times greater
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) Based on recent research, approximately what percentage of people in Europe and the United States are exclusively homosexual?
3 percent of men, and 1 to 2 percent of women
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) Baby Nicole should understand masculine and feminine gender roles by the time she is _____ old
3 years old
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) Which figure BEST approximates the proportion of Americans who are gay or lesbian?
3%
( Ch 5. Gender Development) What percentage of sperm carries the X chromosome?
50%
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) As compared with men, women _____ more
Apologize
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) A high school athlete attempts to psych-out his counterpart on a rival team by questioning his ability and his masculinity on social media ahead of an important game. This example illustrates _____ aggression.
Relational
( Ch. 5 Gender Development ) The colloquial term mean girls refers to a clique of popular girls found in many high schools. These girls hurt their adolescent classmates through a chilly, toxic blend of gossip and exclusion. Mean girls practice mainly....?... aggression
Relational agression
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) Which statement BEST captures historical trends in the opinion of medical professionals regarding sex reassignment surgery for intersex children?
Medical professionals once recommended sex reassignment surgery to create an unambiguous sexual identity for intersex children, but they no longer do so.
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) : From an evolutionary perspective, which phrase BEST captures how men and women mate?
Men pair widely; women pair wisely
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) To study the sexual response of men and women in general, William Masters and Virginia Johnson studied 312 men and 382 women. These participants are called an.......
Sample
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) 1. Mrs. Norman smiles and laughs when her daughter plays with dolls. _____ theory emphasizes the importance of responses such as Mrs. Norman's to a child's gender role development 2. Russell punishes his young son when he plays with his sister's dolls. _____ theory emphasizes the importance of responses such as Russell's to a child's gender role development. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.
Social learning
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) The textbook notes that Kinsey Institute investigators interviewed 1000 homosexuals and 500 heterosexuals to investigate potential environmental influences on sexual orientation. This research exemplifies the _____ method
Survey
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) Raina is 25 and happily married. However, she has been feeling much less interested in sexual activities since having her ovaries removed. Which factor might be causing this?
a drop in her testosterone level
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) A psychologist has a limited budget for research, so she needs to focus on a small sample of individuals who are the most likely to develop alcohol use disorder and antisocial personality disorder. Given what is known about gender differences, which group would the researcher choose?
a group of adult males
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) Which phrase BEST expresses the proportion of Americans who believe that society should accept homosexuality? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.
a majority
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) Male leaders are to female leaders as _____ is to _____.
directive; democratic
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) : Over the past 50 years, women's share of the housework has declined from _____ times that of men to _____ times that of men.
eight; two
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) Jake enjoys hunting, playing football, and wrestling more than the other boys in his class, while Susan enjoys talking to her friends and taking care of her younger siblings. We can say that Jake is exhibiting traditionally _____ traits, while Susan is exhibiting traditionally _____ traits.
masculine; feminine
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) In everyday interactions, men are more likely to state their opinions, while women are more likely to offer support. However, women tend to become more assertive and men more empathetic in..
middle age.
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) As compared with women, men think about sex _____ often and view _____ pornography.
more; more ( duh........ )
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) Sex is to......as gender is to......
nature to nature and nurture
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) Mike and Carla find that the closer their relationship becomes, the more sexual satisfaction they experience. This is due to
overlapping brain reward regions.
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) Puberty involves the development of _____ sex characteristics such as sex organs and _____ sex characteristics such as changes in body hair and body shape
primary; secondary
( Ch. 5 Gender Development ) Based on information provided in the textbook, a blood test can reveal an embryo's sex as early as ..how many weeks?... weeks after conception
seven
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) George is 15 years old. He is experiencing an increase in the hormone _____, which causes his sexual arousal to _____
testosterone; increase
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) The evolutionary perspective predicts that women are LEAST likely to become attracted to a male who is.....
youthful
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) Research evidence suggests that a gay or lesbian sexual orientation is NOT:
Changeable
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) Compared with women, men are more likely to:
Commit suicide
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) Jason is a 25-year-old gay man who is interested in why he is gay and his two older brothers are not. Which statement might be a partial explanation?
He was exposed in utero to hormone levels typically experienced by female fetuses.
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) Some researchers believe that homosexuality is adaptive because gay men and lesbians support reproduction in the family by helping relatives care for their children. This argument reflects the _____ perspective in psychology
Evolutionary
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) The term _____ refers to the socially influenced characteristics by which people define men and women.
Gender
( Ch. 5 Gender Development ) In a study on aggression, a group of college students are given an experimental task intended to be purposely frustrating. Then, the participants are given a task that forces them to administer (fake) electric shocks to another participant. Given what is known about gender differences and aggression, what should the researchers expect?
Men will administer more painful electric shocks.
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) Which phrase BEST reflects the conclusion drawn by the textbook's authors when they reflect on nature, nurture, sex, gender, and sexuality?
Nature and nurture
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) Primary and secondary sex characteristics develop during:
Puberty
( Ch. 5 Gender Development) Two generations ago, men in the United States were expected to initiate dates and women to select wedding gifts. This BEST illustrates aspects of gender...
Role
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) Sabrina's genital area has become engorged with blood. Her vagina expands and secretes lubricant, as her breasts and nipples enlarge from her boyfriend's caresses. She is in the _____ phase of the sexual response cycle.
excitement
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) The correct order of the stages of the sexual response cycle is......
excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.
( Ch. 5 Human Sexuality ) Which phase of the sexual response cycle is correctly described?
excitement—physical changes start becoming evident
