Question 1

Jill's research project for her juvenile justice class found that males and females were basically more alike than they were different on a number of critical psychological variables.  What hypothesis did Jill use?

Accepted Answer

Jill's research project aligns with the Gender Similarities Hypothesis, which posits that males and females are more alike than different on most psychological variables. This hypothesis focuses on the similarities rather than the differences between genders.

Question 2

It is reported that according to Messerschmidt, males in every culture try to emulate ideal masculine behaviors.  In what culture, according to the text, are masculine behaviors considered authoritative, in charge, combative, and controlling? ​

Accepted Answer

According to Messerschmidt, in Western cultures, masculine behaviors are often associated with being authoritative, in charge, combative, and controlling. This reflects the societal expectations and norms around masculinity in these regions.

Question 3

If you wanted to investigate the view that women who commit crime have biological and psychological traits similar to those of men, which of the following would you investigate? ​

Accepted Answer

The masculinity hypothesis suggests that women who commit crimes have biological and psychological traits similar to men, making it the relevant choice for this investigation.

Question 4

Ronda was happy that she had found the love of her life.  She and Davida were going to the prom in a month and needed to go shopping. Thinking she would surprise her, Ronda bought flowers and went to Davida's house.  Ronda caught Davida in bed with another girl from school; Ronda became enraged.  Before she knew what she was doing, she killed Davida and the other girl; what did Ronda more than likely use to kill the two girls?

Accepted Answer

A knife is more likely to be used in a crime of passion due to its accessibility and the personal nature of the attack.

Question 5

Liberal feminism asserts that females are less delinquent than males.  What do they assert provides females fewer opportunities to commit crimes?

Accepted Answer

Liberal feminism suggests that social roles and expectations limit women's opportunities to engage in criminal behavior compared to men.

Question 6

Which of the following best describe why girls fight in schools?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Rosalind wants to research the theory that asserts our culture polarizes males and females, thereby forcing them into exclusive gender roles of "feminine" or "masculine."  Which of the following would Rosalind research?

Accepted Answer

Gender-schema theory suggests that culture and societal norms influence the way individuals perceive and enact gender roles, aligning with Rosalind's research interest in how culture polarizes gender roles.

Question 8

Alicia suggested that girls are socialized to be passive, which helps explain their low crime rate.  What type of theorist is Alicia? ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alicia suggested that girls are socialized to...

Question 9

Scholars who are concerned with gender differences in crime are interested in what distinction between males and females?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Scholars who are concerned with gender differences...

Question 10

According to the text, the explanation for the increase in female criminality is a function of some aspect of our society.  What is that function? ​

Accepted Answer

The increase in female criminality is attributed to the changing role of women in society, which has led to shifts in behavior and opportunities.

Question 11

Once in the system, what do females receive differently compared with their male counterparts? ​

Accepted Answer

Females typically receive fewer benefits and services compared to their male counterparts once in the system.

Question 12

Throughout the history of the juvenile justice system, what behaviors were girls more likely to be punished for as opposed to actual delinquency? ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Throughout the history of the juvenile justice...

Question 13

What theory holds the view that lower female crime and delinquency rates are a reflection of the leniency with which police treat female offenders?

Accepted Answer

The chivalry hypothesis suggests that societal norms and the attitudes of police and other law enforcement officials are more lenient towards women, leading to lower recorded rates of female crime and delinquency. This hypothesis posits that women are often perceived as less threatening and more in need of protection than men, which influences how they are treated by the criminal justice system.

Question 14

Ronda was happy that she had found the love of her life.  She and Davida were going to the prom in a month and needed to go shopping. Thinking she would surprise her, Ronda bought flowers and went to Davida's house.  Ronda caught Davida in bed with another girl from school; Ronda became enraged.  Before she knew what she was doing, she killed Davida and the other girl.  Ronda's attorney requested several psychological and medical examinations be conducted prior to trial.  It was reported to the attorney that Ronda had an exceedingly high level of a particular hormone that has been linked to aggression in young women. High levels of which of the following hormones would probably NOT be linked to Ronda's aggression? ​

Accepted Answer

Estrogen is typically not linked to aggression in the same way that androgens (like testosterone) or cortisol (associated with stress responses) might be.

Question 15

On what is the development process for gender differences based, according to Maccoby?

Accepted Answer

Maccoby emphasizes the importance of socialization and the structure of relationships in the development of gender differences, rather than focusing solely on biological or individual personality factors.

Question 16

Of the following, which was reported as helping to protect girls at high risk for delinquency from engaging in violent behavior?

Accepted Answer

Religiosity has been reported as a protective factor that helps reduce the likelihood of engaging in violent behavior among girls at high risk for delinquency.

Question 17

According to critical feminists, what triggers the onset of female delinquency and deviant behavior? ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to critical feminists, what triggers the...

Question 18

Males self-report more engagement in hunting than do females.  How many more times did males report hunting than did females according to the self-report studies?

Accepted Answer

Males self-report hunting three times more often than females, according to self-report studies.

Question 19

What do some experts suggest regarding the differences in brain organization in males and females?

Accepted Answer

Experts suggest that females are more left brain-oriented, which is associated with verbal and analytical tasks, while males are often thought to be more right brain-oriented, linked with spatial and intuitive tasks. However, it's important to note that brain function and organization are complex, and these distinctions can be overly simplistic and not fully representative of individual differences.

Question 20

Yamill was researching early maturation in girls; some of the information she gathered regarded early puberty in girls and girls who were abandoned by their fathers.  What was the link between paternal abandonment and early puberty in girls Yamill found in her research?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Yamill was researching early maturation in girls;...

Quiz 7: Gender and Delinquency

Jill's research project for her juvenile justice class found that males and females were basically more alike than they were different on a number of critical psychological variables. What hypothesis did Jill use?

It is reported that according to Messerschmidt, males in every culture try to emulate ideal masculine behaviors. In what culture, according to the text, are masculine behaviors considered authoritative, in charge, combative, and controlling? ​

If you wanted to investigate the view that women who commit crime have biological and psychological traits similar to those of men, which of the following would you investigate? ​

Liberal feminism asserts that females are less delinquent than males. What do they assert provides females fewer opportunities to commit crimes?

Which of the following best describe why girls fight in schools?

Rosalind wants to research the theory that asserts our culture polarizes males and females, thereby forcing them into exclusive gender roles of "feminine" or "masculine." Which of the following would Rosalind research?

Alicia suggested that girls are socialized to be passive, which helps explain their low crime rate. What type of theorist is Alicia? ​

Scholars who are concerned with gender differences in crime are interested in what distinction between males and females?

According to the text, the explanation for the increase in female criminality is a function of some aspect of our society. What is that function? ​

Once in the system, what do females receive differently compared with their male counterparts? ​

Throughout the history of the juvenile justice system, what behaviors were girls more likely to be punished for as opposed to actual delinquency? ​

What theory holds the view that lower female crime and delinquency rates are a reflection of the leniency with which police treat female offenders?

On what is the development process for gender differences based, according to Maccoby?

Of the following, which was reported as helping to protect girls at high risk for delinquency from engaging in violent behavior?

According to critical feminists, what triggers the onset of female delinquency and deviant behavior? ​

Males self-report more engagement in hunting than do females. How many more times did males report hunting than did females according to the self-report studies?

What do some experts suggest regarding the differences in brain organization in males and females?

Yamill was researching early maturation in girls; some of the information she gathered regarded early puberty in girls and girls who were abandoned by their fathers. What was the link between paternal abandonment and early puberty in girls Yamill found in her research?

It is reported that according to Messerschmidt, males in every culture try to emulate ideal masculine behaviors. In what culture, according to the text, are masculine behaviors considered authoritative, in charge, combative, and controlling?

If you wanted to investigate the view that women who commit crime have biological and psychological traits similar to those of men, which of the following would you investigate?

Alicia suggested that girls are socialized to be passive, which helps explain their low crime rate. What type of theorist is Alicia?

According to the text, the explanation for the increase in female criminality is a function of some aspect of our society. What is that function?

Once in the system, what do females receive differently compared with their male counterparts?

Throughout the history of the juvenile justice system, what behaviors were girls more likely to be punished for as opposed to actual delinquency?

According to critical feminists, what triggers the onset of female delinquency and deviant behavior?