Question 1

Potential negative effects of hormone replacement therapy include which of the following?

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A)  increased risk of stroke
B)  increased risk of heart attack
C)  increased risk of diabetes
D)  increased high blood pressureE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

What can safely be said about the nature/nurture debate on sexual orientation?

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An individual's sexual orienta...

Question 3

The notion that very old adults have no sex life is:

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A)  true because sexual interest disappears by age 75.
B)  true because physical changes and impairments prevent intercourse.
C)  not true because sexual sensitivity and ability increases with age.
D)  not true because sexual ability may decline but is possible throughout the life span.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Comparing the math abilities of males and females shows that:

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A)  most males outperform most females.
B)  most females outperform most males.
C)  there is no significant difference between the sexes.
D)  there are significant differences between the sexes in calculus only.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Pat's 23rd pair of chromosomes is XY.Pat is a:

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A)  male.
B)  female.
C)  carrier for fragile X syndrome.
D)  child with Down syndrome.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Fifty-year-old Denise complains of nausea and fatigue, and her doctor notes a sharp decrease in estrogen levels.What is MOST likely happening to Denise?

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A)  thyroid malfunction
B)  menopause
C)  metabolism failure
D)  prediabetesE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

With regard to gender stereotyping, recent research shows that parents:

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A)  continue to interact differently with sons and daughters, often fostering behaviors that reinforce traditional gender roles.
B)  interact nearly equally with sons and daughters, often promoting autonomy and self-reliance.
C)  often favor daughters and more heavily promote their intellectual development.
D)  often favor sons and socialize them to be more obedient and responsible.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following countries has the highest rate of teen pregnancy?

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A)  France
B)  Sweden
C)  Canada
D)  United StatesE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

According to a recent national study, what percentage of U.S.high school seniors were currently sexually active?

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A)  10 percent
B)  24 percent
C)  49 percent
D)  63 percentE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which developmental approach argues that different environmental pressures in primeval times forced the separation of gender roles?

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A)  behavioral
B)  social
C)  evolutionary
D)  cognitiveE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

What is the hormonal change that is associated with males in middle adulthood?

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A)  slight increase in testosterone
B)  slight decrease in testosterone
C)  slight increase in androgen
D)  marked decrease in androgenE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The 2011 National Assessment of Education Progress reports:

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A)  boys score significantly higher in math and science than girls.
B)  girls score significantly higher in math and science than boys.
C)  boys score significantly higher in reading and writing than girls.
D)  girls score significantly higher in reading and writing than boys.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

One of the best predictors of getting an STI is:

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A)  heterosexual behavior.
B)  homosexual behavior.
C)  asking a partner about his sexual behavior.
D)  having sex with multiple partners.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding the male role in society is accurate?

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A)  Most men belong to a large system of same-sex mentors.
B)  Men have more positive role models than women.
C)  The traditional male role puts men at higher risk for health problems.
D)  The evolutionary drive to reproduce encourages the development of close, reciprocal relationships with women.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

_____ is one's sense of being male or female.

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A)  Gender role
B)  Sex
C)  Gender identity
D)  Gender stereotypesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Pablo feels pressure to be a strong, independent provider.His wife, however, complains that he is not sensitive enough.According to Pleck, Pablo is experiencing:

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A)  gender stereotyping.
B)  role strain.
C)  role discontinuity.
D)  role conflict.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

What is androgen insensitivity?

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A)  a condition in males caused by a lack of androgen receptors in their cells
B)  a condition in which females are missing ovaries
C)  a condition in females caused by enlarged glands producing high levels of androgens
D)  a condition in which a child is born with both male and female genitalsE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Adopting a strong masculine role in adolescence is associated with

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A)  unconscious development of masculine traits of assertiveness and power wielding.
B)  active participation in the development of others.
C)  deliberate fostering of independence and separate "I-ness."
D)  problem behaviors like drug use and delinquency.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 12: Gender and Sexuality

One of the best predictors of getting an STI is:

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Adopting a strong masculine role in adolescence is associated with

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According to a recent national study, what percentage of U.S.high school seniors were currently sexually active?

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Which of the following statements regarding the male role in society is accurate?

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Potential negative effects of hormone replacement therapy include which of the following?

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The 2011 National Assessment of Education Progress reports:

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Which developmental approach argues that different environmental pressures in primeval times forced the separation of gender roles?

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With regard to gender stereotyping, recent research shows that parents:

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Pat's 23^rd pair of chromosomes is XY.Pat is a:

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The notion that very old adults have no sex life is:

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Pablo feels pressure to be a strong, independent provider.His wife, however, complains that he is not sensitive enough.According to Pleck, Pablo is experiencing:

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What can safely be said about the nature/nurture debate on sexual orientation?

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An individual's sexual orienta...
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Which of the following countries has the highest rate of teen pregnancy?

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Comparing the math abilities of males and females shows that:

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_____ is one's sense of being male or female.

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What is the hormonal change that is associated with males in middle adulthood?

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Fifty-year-old Denise complains of nausea and fatigue, and her doctor notes a sharp decrease in estrogen levels.What is MOST likely happening to Denise?

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What is androgen insensitivity?

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One of the best predictors of getting an STI is:

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Adopting a strong masculine role in adolescence is associated with

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According to a recent national study, what percentage of U.S.high school seniors were currently sexually active?

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Which of the following statements regarding the male role in society is accurate?

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Potential negative effects of hormone replacement therapy include which of the following?

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The 2011 National Assessment of Education Progress reports:

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Which developmental approach argues that different environmental pressures in primeval times forced the separation of gender roles?

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With regard to gender stereotyping, recent research shows that parents:

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Pat's 23rd pair of chromosomes is XY.Pat is a:

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The notion that very old adults have no sex life is:

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Pablo feels pressure to be a strong, independent provider.His wife, however, complains that he is not sensitive enough.According to Pleck, Pablo is experiencing:

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What can safely be said about the nature/nurture debate on sexual orientation?

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Which of the following countries has the highest rate of teen pregnancy?

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Comparing the math abilities of males and females shows that:

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_____ is one's sense of being male or female.

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What is the hormonal change that is associated with males in middle adulthood?

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Fifty-year-old Denise complains of nausea and fatigue, and her doctor notes a sharp decrease in estrogen levels.What is MOST likely happening to Denise?

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