Question 1

Explain what a gender-role standard is,and provide an example to illustrate your explanation.

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Question 2

Ivy and Burton are two teens who have just had their first sexual experience.Based on current research,will they be satisfied with this initial experience?

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Question 3

Which of the following best describes the sexual activity of Canadian adolescents?

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Question 4

Describe the qualities associated with expressive and instrumental traits.

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Question 5

In comparison to older mothers,adolescent mothers are more likely to have an increased risk of which of the following?

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Question 6

In comparison to older mothers,the children of adolescent mothers are more likely to exhibit which of the following outcomes?

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Question 7

Peter and Kara,both 16 years old,tell you that they are having sex because they are deeply in love with each other and will eventually marry.Is their reason for having sex typical of Canadian adolescents?

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Question 8

Approximately what percentage of Canadian youth in Ontario have had sexual intercourse by 18 to 19 years of age?

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Question 9

Explain the concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy,and discuss how cultural myths may actually contribute to sex differences in ability.

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Question 10

Which of the following adolescents is most likely to engage in sexual intercourse at an early age?

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Research has shown that early maturation, low socioeconomic status, and academic difficulties are all risk factors for early sexual debut. Therefore, Olivia, who meets all three criteria, is the most likely to engage in sexual intercourse at an early age.

Question 11

In comparison to older mothers,adolescent mothers are more likely to exhibit which of the following maternal behaviours?

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Research has shown that adolescent mothers are more likely to respond to their babies needs inappropriately, such as ignoring their cries or overstimulating them. They may also have less knowledge and skills related to parenting, which can contribute to ineffective parenting practices.

Question 12

Outline the major milestones during the development of an understanding of the concepts of sex and gender from late infancy through the elementary-school years.

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Question 13

List four sex differences as originally identified by Maccoby and Jacklin,and describe the nature of the differences that exist in each of these areas.

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Question 14

In addition to those identified by Maccoby and Jacklin,recent research has identified five additional sex differences.List and describe the differences that exist in each of these areas.

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Question 15

Many persons hold a double standard regarding sexual activity in adolescent males and females.Which statement best describes the historical course of this double standard?

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While there have been some changes in attitudes towards sexual behavior among adolescent males and females, the double standard has not completely disappeared. However, it has declined somewhat in the 1980s and 1990s.

Question 16

How does the percentage of sexually active Canadian adolescents who contract a sexually transmitted disease,such as gonorrhea and chlamydia,compare to that of other industrialized countries?

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Question 17

What is the major source of transmission for the HIV infection among 10- to 19-year-old Canadians?

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Sexual contact is the major source of transmission for HIV infection among 10- to 19-year-old Canadians. This is consistent with global trends, as adolescents are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior and are not as aware of ways to prevent HIV transmission.

Question 18

Outline the developmental course of gender-role stereotypes from late infancy through early adolescence.

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Question 19

In 1990,Canadian high-school students were asked whether they had experienced sexual intercourse.When a similar survey was conducted in 1995,how had the frequency of this behaviour changed?

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The question only asks about the frequency of sexual intercourse changing, not the proportion of students who have engaged in it. Therefore, the only possible answer is that the frequency of sexual intercourse had declined for both males and females.

Question 20

Jordan is 15 years old and has an 18-year-old brother and a 19-year-old sister,both of whom are sexually active.Given this information,what might you expect about Jordan's sexual activity?

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Quiz 14: Sex Differences and Similarities,gender-Role Development,and Sexual Behavior