Question 1

The X designation is used for&#10;A) Transgender people&#10;B) Nonbinary people&#10;C) People who find male and female options offer inatequate descripts of themselves&#10;D) All of the above.&#10;E) None of the Above

Accepted Answer

The X designation is used for all of the above reasons - transgender people, nonbinary people, and people who find male and female options inadequate descriptors of themselves. It is meant to be a more inclusive option for those who do not fit within the traditional binary gender categories.

Question 2

_______ children have gender identities&#10;A) Trans&#10;B) Cisgender&#10;C) Both A and B&#10;D) None of the above&#10;

Accepted Answer

All children have gender identities. Trans children have a gender identity that differs from the sex they were assigned at birth, while cisgender children have a gender identity that aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth. Therefore, both trans and cisgender children have gender identities.

Question 3

There is no such thing as a male or female brain.

Accepted Answer

While there are some differences in brain structure and function between males and females, there is no clear dividing line between "male" and "female" brains. Research has shown that there is significant overlap in brain characteristics between the sexes, and that individual variation within each sex is greater than differences between the sexes. Additionally, societal and cultural factors can heavily influence and shape gender roles and behaviors, which may further impact brain development and function.

Question 4

In most present-day societies, whatever is associated with men is viewed as&#10;A) More valued than whatever is associated with women&#10;B) Less valued than whatever is associated with women&#10;C) Valued the same a that which is associated with women&#10;D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Across most present-day societies, gender stereotypes favor men as being more valued than women. This can be seen in various fields like pay scales, job opportunities, political representation, leadership roles, and social status. Gender bias, sexism and discrimination have a profound impact on the lives of women, limiting their access to resources, recognition and opportunities.

Question 5

Gendered stereotypes may function as&#10;A) Self-serving projects&#10;B) Self-fulfilling prophecies&#10;C) Accurate roadmaps&#10;D) None of these

Accepted Answer

Gendered stereotypes may function as self-fulfilling prophecies, meaning that individuals may internalize these stereotypes and behave in ways that confirm them, ultimately reinforcing their accuracy in the eyes of others.

Question 6

Notions about gender&#10;A) Generalize across cultures&#10;B) Never generalize across cultures&#10;C) Do not necessarily generalize across cultures.&#10;D) Are irrelevant to culture

Accepted Answer

Notions about gender can differ widely across cultures, so it is not safe to always generalize. However, there may be some similarities or overarching patterns that exist in certain cultures or regions. It is important to research and understand the specific cultural context before making any assumptions about gender.

Question 7

Males inherit their intelligence from their&#10;A) Father&#10;B) Mother&#10;C) Both Mother and Father&#10;D) Grandparents

Accepted Answer

Intelligence is thought to be inherited through the X chromosome, and since males inherit their X chromosome from their mother and the Y chromosome from their father, it is believed that they inherit their intelligence primarily from their mother.

Question 8

The gene responsible for social skills is active only on the&#10;A) X chromosome&#10;B) Y chromosome&#10;C) Z chromosome&#10;D) None of the above&#10;

Accepted Answer

There is no single gene responsible for social skills that is active only on one specific chromosome. Social skills are complex traits that are influenced by a combination of multiple genetic factors and environmental influences. These genetic factors can be located on various chromosomes, including autosomes (non-sex chromosomes) and potentially sex chromosomes like the X or Y, but there is no evidence to suggest that a single gene on any one chromosome controls social skills. Additionally, the Z chromosome is not applicable to human genetics, as it is part of the sex-determination system in birds, some reptiles, and some insects, not in humans. Human genetics involves the X and Y chromosomes for determining sex, with females having two X chromosomes (XX) and males having one X and one Y chromosome (XY). Social skills are the result of complex interactions between many genes and their expression, as well as learning and environmental factors.

Question 9

What theory asserts that there are basic differences between the sexes and that relating with a same-sex parent model was the means by which each child acquires the behaviors which society requires of her or him?

A) Social learnig theory
B) Identification theory
C) Psychodynamic theory
D) Cognitive development theory

Accepted Answer

Identification theory, particularly as it relates to psychoanalytic theory, asserts that there are basic differences between the sexes and that children acquire the behaviors society expects of them by identifying with a same-sex parent. This process of identification means that a child adopts the characteristics, behaviors, and attitudes of the parent of the same sex as a means of shaping their own gender identity and role. This concept is closely associated with the theories of Sigmund Freud, who believed that the identification with the same-sex parent is a critical part of the psychosexual development stages, particularly the phallic stage.

Question 10

According to Piaget, in phase _____ of their development, children actively seek out other sex role reinforcement models in order to improve their interactions with others&#10;A) 1&#10;B) 2&#10;C) 3&#10;D) 4&#10;E) 15

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Question 11

George Herbert Mead is credited with developing&#10;A) Symbolic interaction theory&#10;B) Social learning theory&#10;C) Cognitive development theory&#10;D) None of the above.

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Question 12

Self-concept includes&#10;A) Self-image&#10;B) Self esteem&#10;C) Self help&#10;D) Both A and B&#10;

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Question 13

According to Mary Pipher the defining characteristic for&#10;American women is&#10;A) Intelligence&#10;B) Beauty&#10;C) Independence&#10;D) Imagination

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Question 14

Carol Gilligan believes that masculinity is defined through separation and feminity is defined through attachment

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Question 15

Gender is acquired

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Question 16

Women tend to use the media to shape their perceptions of their bodies

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Deck 2: Developing Gender Roles and Identities