Quiz 10

Research shows women are more focused on how others view their physical appearance. This is known as __________. a) vanity b) self-objectification c) self-delusion d) narcissism

b) self-objectification

The testis-determining factor determines sex by directing the testes to develop testosterone, which begins differences such as a tendency for males to be more __________. a) sensitive b) tender c) nurturing d) aggressive

d) aggressive

Which sex difference has been verified by research? a) Men are more aggressive than women. b) Men are better at math than women. c) Women are too emotional for leadership positions. d) Women are better caregivers than men.

a) Men are more aggressive than women.

"Neutral" toys are often ___________. a) blue, green, or red b) pink, blue, or yellow c) black, blue, pink d) red, pink, or purple

a) blue, green, or red

Sex differences in actual genes are minimal with which of the following being the main difference chromosomally between females and males? a) Females have two Y chromosomes; males have one X and one Y chromosome. b) Females have two X chromosomes; males have one X and one Y chromosome. c) Females have one X and one Y chromosome; males have two Y chromosomes. d) Females have two Y chromosomes; males have two X chromosomes.

b) Females have two X chromosomes; males have one X and one Y chromosome.

Which of the following statements regarding gender and math ability is true? a) Studies show that differences in math abilities appear to be rooted in biology and genetics. b) Recent studies show few sex differences in basic math assessments. c) On average, women now score consistently higher on basic math assessments than men. d) The gender gap in math has widened over the last two decades.

b) Recent studies show few sex differences in basic math assessments.

Chad and Melinda are sitting together on the couch, but Chad appears to be taking up much more space with his legs spread apart and his arms spread out on the back of the couch. The space consumed by Chad compared to Melinda is known as __________. a) stereotypical margins b) body expansiveness c) territory marking d) sexism

b) body expansiveness

On which Big Five trait do women and men differ the most, on average? a) extraversion b) neuroticism c) openness to experience d) conscientiousness

b) neuroticism

Which of the following statements regarding the origins of men's and women's self-esteem is true? a) For women, feeling accepted by their fathers was most important for their self-esteem and adjustment, but for men, feeling accepted by both their fathers and mothers was most important. b) For women, feeling accepted by their mothers was most important for their self-esteem and adjustment, but for men, feeling accepted by their fathers was most important. c) For women, feeling accepted by their fathers was most important for their self-esteem and adjustment, but for men, feeling accepted by their mothers was most important. d) For women, feeling accepted by both their fathers and mothers was most important for their self-esteem and adjustment, but for men, feeling accepted by their mothers was most important.

c) For women, feeling accepted by their fathers was most important for their self-esteem and adjustment, but for men, feeling accepted by their mothers was most important.

Which of the following statements is true regarding gender and education in the United States today? a) Men earn more bachelor's degrees, but women earn more master's and doctoral degrees. b) Men earn the majority of college degrees. c) Women earn the majority of college degrees. d) Women earn more bachelor's degrees, but men earn more master's and doctoral degrees. Submit

c) Women earn the majority of college degrees.

Terman and Miles wrote one of the earliest assessments of psychological masculinity and femininity with which assumption? a) Masculinity and femininity were on different scales. b) Masculinity and femininity were on the same scale along with sexual orientation. c) Masculinity and femininity were the same things. d) Masculinity and femininity were on the same scale.

d) Masculinity and femininity were on the same scale.

What is the difference between sex and gender? a) Sex refers to preferences for sexual partners while gender refers to being male or female. b) There is no difference in meaning. c) Sex refers to the social role derived from someone's gender. d) Sex refers to biological categories while gender refers to roles and behaviors.

d) Sex refers to biological categories while gender refers to roles and behaviors.

What does the data show regarding sex differences and leadership? a) Women perform substantially better as leaders in most areas. b) Men perform substantially better as leaders in most areas. c) Men perform slightly better as leaders in most areas. d) Women perform slightly better as leaders in most areas.

d) Women perform slightly better as leaders in most areas.

According to the text, there have been increases in which two professions that are focused on people but have previously been dominated by men? a) nurses and doctors b) doctors and teachers c) teachers and engineers d) doctors and lawyers

d) doctors and lawyers

Which of the following is a gender role that appears to be more universal across cultures? a) women being the breadwinner b) men being more expressive emotionally c) men having shorter hair d) women caring for children

d) women caring for children