Question 1

Which of the following would be considered a "feminine" trait on the Ben Sex Role Inventory?

Accepted Answer

"Child-like" is typically associated with traits like being nurturing, caring, and emotional which are considered feminine in traditional gender roles. The other options (ambitious, self-reliant, analytical) are more often associated with masculine traits.

Question 2

According to Sandra Bem,a person who is cheerful,compassionate,loyal,independent,self-reliant,and assertive would be considered

Accepted Answer

Sandra Bem developed the concept of androgyny, which suggests that a person can have both feminine and masculine traits, rather than being traditionally feminine or masculine. Therefore, a person who is cheerful, compassionate, loyal, independent, self-reliant, and assertive would be considered androgynous.

Question 3

Which of the following would be considered a "masculine" trait on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

Accepted Answer

According to the Bem Sex Role Inventory, self-reliance and independence are considered to be more masculine traits, while loyalty and cheerfulness are more gender-neutral or even feminine traits. Child-like is not categorized as either masculine or feminine in the inventory.

Question 4

Which of the following would be considered a "feminine" trait on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

Accepted Answer

Loyalty is a trait that is typically associated with femininity on the Bem Sex Role Inventory.

Question 5

Regarding gender role stereotyping,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Gender role stereotypes do not necessarily reflect true biological differences between males and females. Such stereotypes can also be influenced by cultural and societal norms, which can vary across different regions and time periods. Therefore, statement B is false. The other statements are true.

Question 6

If you are a fiercely independent woman or a deeply emotional man,you may experience stress caused by the conflict between your personal "reality" and the expectations associated with the gender roles in society.This stress is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Gender role strain refers to the stress that individuals experience due to the conflict between their personal identity and the societal expectations associated with their gender. This can lead to a sense of isolation, anxiety, and frustration. Cognitive dissonance refers to the mental discomfort or confusion that arises from holding contradictory beliefs or values. Moral anxiety refers to the guilt or distress that arises from a conflict between one's moral beliefs and actions. Psychological androgyny refers to a state in which an individual possesses both feminine and masculine traits, regardless of their gender.

Question 7

Alexander is always being pressured to play hockey by his father,brothers,and most of his male friends,but Alex doesn't like the violence and secretly wants to become a chef.It bothers him that the family TV is always tuned to hockey,and that his brothers tease him all the time to "man up." Lately,he has been secretly watching cooking programs on his laptop.Alexander is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Alexander's experience can be described as gender role strain, which refers to the stress or discomfort associated with conflicting expectations related to one's gender role. In this case, Alexander is experiencing tension between societal expectations that he should be interested in hockey and exhibit stereotypical masculine traits, and his own personal desire to pursue interests and traits that are not traditionally associated with masculinity.

Question 8

Which of the following created a sex role inventory that consists of 20 traditionally "masculine" traits,20 traditionally "feminine" traits,and 20 neutral traits?

Accepted Answer

Sandra Bem created the Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) in 1974, which consists of 60 items, 20 of which are considered traditionally masculine, 20 are considered traditionally feminine, and 20 are neutral. The BSRI is commonly used to measure gender identity and gender stereotypes.

Question 9

Anna is a Latina woman working in the business world.According to recent surveys,she can expect to earn how many cents for every dollar earned by men?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Anna is a Latina woman working in...

Question 10

Which of the following would be considered a "masculine" trait on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

Accepted Answer

Individualistic is considered a "masculine" trait on the Bem Sex Role Inventory. Gullible and easily flattered are considered "feminine" traits, while understanding is considered androgynous (or neutral).

Question 11

According to Sandra Bem,a person who is ambitious,analytical,assertive,competitive,decisive,independent,individualistic,self-reliant,and willing to take risks would be considered

Accepted Answer

Sandra Bem's gender schema theory suggests that the traits listed (ambitious, analytical, assertive, competitive, decisive, independent, individualistic, self-reliant, and willing to take risks) are traditionally associated with masculinity in many cultures.

Question 12

Four-year-old Debbie tells her father that she wants to fix cars and be a race car driver when she grows up.Her father tells her that she cannot do that because a person has to be "strong and rough and has to understand how machines work,and women have trouble doing that." Debbie's father is

Accepted Answer

Debbie's father is discouraging her from pursuing her desired career based on gender stereotypes and societal expectations. He is promoting the belief that men are supposed to be mechanically inclined and physically strong, while women are not.

Question 13

Over the past 20 years,extreme gender role stereotyping has been

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that extreme gender role stereotyping has been declining over the past two decades, with more individuals breaking free from traditional gender roles and embracing nonconformity.

Question 14

Regarding gender roles and gender role strain,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. While there has been progress in challenging traditional gender roles, many people still find them acceptable or comfortable. Additionally, gender role strain can be experienced by those who do not conform to traditional gender roles, as well as those who do.

Question 15

According to Sandra Bem,a person who is cheerful,compassionate,gentle,understanding,loyal,soft spoken,and sympathetic would be considered

Accepted Answer

These traits are traditionally associated with femininity according to Sandra Bem's gender schema theory, which categorizes traits as masculine or feminine.

Question 16

Regarding gender role stereotypes,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false because gender pay and prestige differences are found in academia as well, despite efforts towards gender fairness. Research has shown that women are often paid less and underrepresented in higher academic positions compared to men.

Question 17

Regarding gender stereotypes,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

According to the information provided, the statement that extreme gender stereotyping has increased somewhat in the last 20 years is false. The other statements are true: the gender wage gap exists (A and D), even in higher education (B), and women earn less than men on average (D).

Question 18

The stress that results from the conflict between your personal "reality" and the expectations associated with a gender role is called

Accepted Answer

Gender role strain refers to the stress and discomfort that arises from the conflict between one's personal reality (thoughts, feelings, and behaviors) and societal expectations associated with a particular gender role. Androgyny refers to possessing both masculine and feminine traits, psychosocial conflict is a broad term describing any internal struggle related to social or psychological factors, and cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort caused by holding two conflicting beliefs or values.

Question 19

Overall,for every dollar earned by men in North America,women tend to earn _______ cents.

Accepted Answer

According to recent statistics, women in North America earn around 77 cents for every dollar earned by men. This is known as the gender pay gap, and it is a persistent issue that affects women across different industries, educational backgrounds, and age groups. The causes of the gender pay gap are complex and multifaceted, but they often involve factors such as discrimination, occupational segregation, and caregiving responsibilities. Closing the gender pay gap is important for achieving gender equality and economic justice for women.

Question 20

Sharon is an African American woman working in the corporate world.According to recent surveys,she can expect to earn how many cents for every dollar earned by men?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sharon is an African American woman working...

Quiz 47: Human Sexuality: Gender Development, Androgyny, and Gender Variance

Which of the following would be considered a "feminine" trait on the Ben Sex Role Inventory?

According to Sandra Bem,a person who is cheerful,compassionate,loyal,independent,self-reliant,and assertive would be considered

Which of the following would be considered a "masculine" trait on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

Which of the following would be considered a "feminine" trait on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

Regarding gender role stereotyping,which of the following statements is FALSE?

If you are a fiercely independent woman or a deeply emotional man,you may experience stress caused by the conflict between your personal "reality" and the expectations associated with the gender roles in society.This stress is referred to as

Which of the following created a sex role inventory that consists of 20 traditionally "masculine" traits,20 traditionally "feminine" traits,and 20 neutral traits?

Anna is a Latina woman working in the business world.According to recent surveys,she can expect to earn how many cents for every dollar earned by men?

Which of the following would be considered a "masculine" trait on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

According to Sandra Bem,a person who is ambitious,analytical,assertive,competitive,decisive,independent,individualistic,self-reliant,and willing to take risks would be considered

Four-year-old Debbie tells her father that she wants to fix cars and be a race car driver when she grows up.Her father tells her that she cannot do that because a person has to be "strong and rough and has to understand how machines work,and women have trouble doing that." Debbie's father is

Over the past 20 years,extreme gender role stereotyping has been

Regarding gender roles and gender role strain,which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to Sandra Bem,a person who is cheerful,compassionate,gentle,understanding,loyal,soft spoken,and sympathetic would be considered

Regarding gender role stereotypes,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding gender stereotypes,which of the following statements is FALSE?

The stress that results from the conflict between your personal "reality" and the expectations associated with a gender role is called

Overall,for every dollar earned by men in North America,women tend to earn _______ cents.

Sharon is an African American woman working in the corporate world.According to recent surveys,she can expect to earn how many cents for every dollar earned by men?