Gender and Society Test Preparation
Course Introduction
This course examines the complex interactions between gender and society, exploring how gender identities and roles are constructed, maintained, and challenged across different cultures and historical periods. Students will investigate the impact of social institutions such as family, education, media, and the workplace on the experiences of individuals of various genders. The course also addresses themes of power, inequality, intersectionality, and social change, providing tools to critically analyze the ways in which gender shapes and is shaped by broader social forces. Through readings, discussions, and case studies, students will develop a deeper understanding of gender-related issues and their implications in contemporary society.
Recommended Textbook Transformations Women Gender and Psychology 2nd Edition by Mary Crawford
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Chapter 1: Paving the Way
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Q1) Biases in research can enter the process
A)at the question formulation stage.
B)when researchers choose or create biased measures.
C)when a comparison group is chosen.
D)All the above are correct.
Answer: D
Q2) Psychology has traditionally focused on changing individuals,including
A)altering attitudes.
B)increasing insight and self-understanding.
C)reducing or eliminating self-defeating thinking and behaviors.
D)All the above are correct.
Answer: D
Q3) Which of the following justifies its view of women on the grounds of biology and religion?
A)womanism
B)pro-feminism
C)conservatism
D)androcentrism
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Gender, Status, and Power
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Q1) Discuss how men communicate differently than women in a cross-gender conversation.
Answer: In cross-gender conversations, men and women often communicate differently due to social and cultural differences. Men tend to be more direct and assertive in their communication style, focusing on facts and solutions. They may also use more competitive language and interrupt more frequently. On the other hand, women often use more indirect and inclusive language, focusing on building rapport and maintaining harmony in the conversation. They may also use more collaborative language and show more active listening skills. These differences can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations in cross-gender communication, but being aware of these differences can help individuals navigate and bridge the communication gap effectively. It's important to recognize and appreciate the unique communication styles of both men and women in order to have more successful cross-gender conversations.
Q2) Around the world,women are _________________ to endorse benevolent sexism.
A)more likely than men
B)just as likely as men
C)less likely than men
D)None of the above is correct.Endorsement depends on the country being studied. Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Images of Women
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Q1) One example of sexist language is
A)use of the term "suffragist"
B)description of a woman vs.a man as a professor
C)use of terms such as "poet" or "actor" for both sexes
D)use of the term "man" to describe humans in general
Answer: D
Q2) When a woman feels that she is unlovable or unattractive because she hates or is embarrassed by some part of her body,she is
A)gender marking.
B)objectifying herself.
C)displaying minimal investment.
D)embodying disparagement.
Answer: B
Q3) Stereotypes about men and women include which of the following?
A)Both men and women are seen as androgynous.
B)Men are seen as affective whereas women are seen as instrumental.
C)Men & women are both equally competent.
D)Women are seen as affective,whereas men are seen as instrumental.
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: The Meanings of Difference
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Q1) Meta-analysis is an improvement over simple reviews of studies because
A)it takes into account sample size.
B)it takes into account the magnitude and consistency of differences.
C)reviews fail to attend to moderator variables.
D)All the above are correct
Q2) Meta-analysis analyzes results of multiple studies:
A)making qualitative judgments about the size of the differences found.
B)counting up how many studies found a difference and how many found no difference then comparing these.
C)quantitatively summarizing results of the studies,allowing statistical analyses.
D)All the above are correct.
Q3) Briefly describe the process of meta-analysis and explain its advantages and disadvantages.Is meta-analysis a value-free methodology? Why or why not?
Q4) Describe the differences between cultures that value an independent self vs.those that value an interdependent self.
Q5) What are display rules? Provide examples in your discussion.
Q6) Explain how women's supposed "emotionality" is actually strength rather than a weakness.
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Chapter 5: Sex, Gender, and Bodies
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Q1) Define "core gender identity" and describe how it develops.
Q2) In the female fetus the gonads develop into.
A)ovaries.
B)the uterus.
C)the clitoris.
D)nothing.
Q3) What is gender identity disorder? Why do people choose to have sex changes?
Q4) A transsexual is someone who
A)feels he or she was born with a body of the wrong sex.
B)has problems with depression that may or may not be related to his or her sex.
C)has significant anxiety and neurotic symptoms related to confusion about his or her sex.
D)likes to wear clothes typically worn by the opposite sex for sexual pleasure.
Q5) In males,__________________ prevents the embryo's internal structures from developing into female organs.
A)testosterone
B)dihydrotestosterone
C)estrogen
D)Mullerian duct inhibiting hormone
Q6) What do XXY and XYY males tell us about chromosomes and violence?
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Chapter 6: Gendered Identities: Childhood
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Q1) In groups,girls tend to use ___________ while boys rely more on ____________.
A)persuasion,cooperation,and negotiation;competition and dominance
B)cooperation;persuasion,competition,and negotiation
C)competition and persuasion;dominance and negotiation
D)teasing and scapegoating;persuasion and negotiation
Q2) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being a "tomboy."
Q3) Manifestations of the preference for sons over daughters around the world include instances of
A)neglect and starvation of girls in infancy.
B)selective abortions of female fetuses.
C)a greater number of female infanticides than male infanticides.
D)All the above are correct.
Q4) What kinds of conflicts do adolescent girls face regarding the messages they get from society about maturation vs.attractiveness? How do most girls respond to these conflicts,and why do they have those responses?
Q5) ______________________ uses a cognitive approach to explain gender typing
A)Observational learning theory
B)Social learning theory
C)Gestalt theory
D)Gender schema theory
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Chapter 7: Sex, Love, and Romance
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Q1) For teen boys and girls,one of the strongest predictors of sexual activity is
A)actual level of sexual activity of their best friends
B)perceived level of sexual activity of their best friends
C)raging hormones
D)b and c
Q2) Micaela is a Latina lesbian.She is reluctant to tell her family and friends about her orientation,because lesbianism is not highly approved in her culture.If she does "come out" to her family,it is likely that they will
A)disown her.
B)tolerate but not openly accept the situation.
C)support her decision,believing that the ability to love is more important than who is the object of that love.
D)prevent her from forming relationships with women.
Q3) The belief men are allowed to have a variety of sexual experiences,but women should save their sexuality for marriage,is known as
A)the double bind.
B)the double standard.
C)the double whammy.
D)the double blind.
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Chapter 8: Commitments: Women and Close Relationships
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Q1) Social Exchange theory explains greater male power in marriage in terms of A)traditional beliefs and social norms.
B)bringing in greater outside resources results in greater influence.
C)the exchange of financial security for affection and caring.
D)None of the above is correct.
Q2) The tendency for women to "marry up" and men to "marry down" when it comes to attributes such as occupational prestige and income potential is called the A)matching hypothesis.
B)marriage gradient.
C)couples' incline.
D)masculine advantage.
Q3) Social exchange theory implies
A)if husband and wife have equal external resources,marital interaction will also be equal.
B)if husband and wife have unequal external resources,marital interactions will be equal.
C)women exchange love for security.
D)men exchange sex for financial support.
Q4) Why do some people choose to cohabit?
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Chapter 9: Mothering
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Q1) Describe ways in which the government and anti-abortion advocates continue to make abortions difficult to obtain in the United States.
Q2) When men cannot depend on women for child care,they
A)develop the same skills and behaviors as women in a mothering role.
B)tend to be completely lost and unable to care for the children.
C)are reprogrammed by nature to have a nurturing instinct.
D)must find another woman to help them care properly for children.
Q3) has only recently become available in the United States because
A)it has been shown to cause dangerous side effects in about 10% of women.
B)antiabortion groups prevented legalization because they were afraid the procedure would be so private it would bee less vulnerable to political pressure.
C)it has been shown to cause heavy and sustained bleeding in some women after use.
D)a and c
Q4) A routine feature of the U.S.'s medical model of childbirth is
A)being surrounded by family members.
B)being drugged.
C)staying in the same room late in labor.
D)All the above are correct.
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Chapter 10: Work and Achievement
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Q1) Hostile work environment sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances,requests for sexual favors,and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when
A)submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term of an individual's employment.
B)submission or rejection of such by an individual is used as a basis for employment decisions affecting such individual.
C)such has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating work environment.
D)a and b
Q2) Recent research investigating the influence ethnicity and gender have to earnings suggests
A)no significant changes have occurred in the past 20 years.
B)of women-of-color are catching up to those of White women.
C)the gender gap has slightly decreased over the past 40 years.
D)b and c
Q3) What is sexual harassment? Why is it problematic?
Q4) What are the differences between horizontal and vertical sex segregation?
Q5) Describe some of the added strains on women-of-color in the workplace.
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Chapter 11: The Second Half: Midlife and Aging
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Q1) How are women's experiences of menopause affected by culture?
Q2) Ellen is 51 years old and is at the threshold of menopause.We can safely assume that she will experience
A)hot flashes.
B)discontinuance of menstruation.
C)vaginal changes.
D)All the above are correct.
Q3) Women over age 75 are two to three times more likely to have ___________ than men in the same age group.
A)arthritis
B)diabetes
C)chronic illness
D)All the above are correct.
Q4) Most women who care for elderly relatives
A)derive benefits from it.
B)experience negative effects from it.
C)do the job willingly.
D)All the above are correct.
Q5) What does the statement "like gender,age is a system of social classification" mean?
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Chapter 12: Violence Against Women
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Q1) Though being physically harmed,many young women stay in a violent dating relationship because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A)they interpret his violence as a sign that he cares.
B)they view this violence as something temporary,as specific to a problem.
C)it is even more dangerous to try to terminate or avoid the relationship.
D)they prefer violent men
Q2) The practice of using children in commercial sex work is called A)dumping.
B)trafficking.
C)associating.
D)stigmatization.
Q3) Some scholars believe the term ____________ should be reserved for material combining sexual themes with violence,dehumanization,degradation or abuse.
A)pornography
B)erotica
C)sexually explicit media
D)XXX
Q4) What's wrong with pornography? Define the word and explain how it is related to violence against women.
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Chapter 13: Psychological Disorders, Therapy, and Womens
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Q1) Some feminist critics of the DSM system suggest _________ affects whether a behavior is considered acceptable from people in a given culture.
A)gender
B)race/ethnicity
C)class (socioeconomic status)
D)All the above are correct.
Q2) Studies of the relationship between depression and gender reveal
A)gender roles may be more important than biological sex in effecting women's behaviors associated with depression.
B)biological sex may be more important than gender roles in effecting behaviors associated with depression among men.
C)biological sex may be more important than gender roles in effecting behaviors associated with depression among women.
D)gender roles and biological sex are similarly related to behaviors associated with depression.
Q3) Describe factors that can make it difficult for women of color to seek therapy.
Q4) How is depersonalization disorder affected by the objectification of women?
Q5) What is hysteria? Why is hysteria a biased diagnosis?
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Chapter 14: Making a Difference: Toward
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Q1) Media images of second-wave feminists include A)"Amazons."
B)"wild bands of lesbians."
C)"braless bubbleheads."
D)All the above are correct.
Q2) All feminists share the idea
A)women are unworthy and powerless.
B)collective action is unnecessary.
C)social change is necessary.
D)All the above are correct.
Q3) What issues face contemporary feminists?
Q4) Organized ways to get involved in feminism as a student include A)volunteering at the women's center on campus.
B)taking courses on women and gender and recommending them to others.
C)joining an organization for women's equality.
D)All the above are correct.
Q5) What are the benefits and problems of feminism becoming more of a global movement?
Q6) How do modern college students-men and women both-view feminism? How do their views affect their beliefs about women's issues?
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