Question 1

Which of the following best distinguishes between 'sex' and 'gender' as defined in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Sex refers to biological anatomy, while gender refers to the psychological perception of being male or female.

Question 2

A preschool teacher notices that her students react negatively when a boy wears a skirt to class. According to developmental psychology, what is the most likely explanation for this reaction?

Accepted Answer

Preschoolers have cognitive limitations and think in absolute binary categories about gender.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of benevolent sexism?

Accepted Answer

A man insists on carrying heavy objects for a woman because he believes women are delicate.

Question 4

According to the biosocial approach, what is a primary source of gender differences?

Accepted Answer

Differences in physical capabilities leading to division of labor.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about gender stereotypes is supported by cross-cultural research?

Accepted Answer

Gender stereotypes have remained largely unchanged in the last 30-40 years across many countries.

Question 6

A mother explains scientific concepts more frequently to her son than to her daughter while playing with magnets. According to research, what is a likely long-term effect of this behavior?

Accepted Answer

Her son will have higher science reading comprehension at age 11.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the 'glass ceiling' effect?

Accepted Answer

Barriers within organizations that prevent women from being promoted beyond a certain level due to gender discrimination.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining abnormal sexual behavior according to psychological standards?

Accepted Answer

The behavior is considered abnormal only if it is illegal.

Question 9

According to Kinsey's research, how is sexual orientation best conceptualized?

Accepted Answer

As a continuum ranging from exclusive heterosexuality to exclusive homosexuality.

Question 10

Which of the following is a consequence of gender stereotyping, even when the stereotype is positive?

Accepted Answer

It reduces our ability to treat members of a gender as individuals.

Question 11

A company has a policy where women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men in the same position. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The gender pay gap.

Question 12

Which of the following best illustrates 'gender typing'?

Accepted Answer

A child who associates trucks with boys and dolls with girls.

Question 13

Which of the following is a finding about gender differences in cognitive abilities?

Accepted Answer

There are minimal differences in mathematical and verbal abilities between men and women.

Question 14

A child raised by parents who encourage independence in boys and closeness in girls is most likely experiencing which process?

Accepted Answer

Gender-role adoption through parental treatment.

Question 15

Which of the following is true about the development of gender stereotyping in early childhood?

Accepted Answer

By age 3, children can label their own and others' sex and associate objects with gender.

Question 16

Which of the following is a likely psychological consequence for victims of sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

Feelings of shame, embarrassment, and helplessness.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'stereotype threat'?

Accepted Answer

The fear of confirming a negative stereotype about one's group.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT supported by research on the determinants of sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

Societal pressure alone determines sexual orientation.

Question 19

A child who believes that only boys can be superheroes and only girls can be nurses is demonstrating which cognitive limitation?

Accepted Answer

Binary thinking about gender roles.

Question 20

Which of the following is a real-world example of how gender stereotypes can influence occupational choices?

Accepted Answer

A boy is discouraged from becoming a nurse because it is viewed as a female occupation.

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