Question 1

According to psychologist John Gottman, flooding refers to becoming _____ and is most likely to be experienced by _____.

Accepted Answer

According to John Gottman, flooding refers to becoming overwhelmed by one's emotions and is most likely to be experienced by men during an argument.

Question 2

Which of the following people developed gender schema theory to explain gender-role development?

Accepted Answer

Psychologist Sandra Bem developed gender schema theory to explain gender-role development.

Question 3

The type of herpes most commonly associated with fever blisters on the mouth or lips are caused by:

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is the most commonly associated with fever blisters on the mouth or lips. Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is typically associated with genital herpes. Human immunodeficiency virus types 1 and 2 (HIV-1 and HIV-2) are not associated with herpes infections.

Question 4

When there is any kind of interpersonal conflict or disagreement with his wife, Mike often starts to feel emotionally overwhelmed as his heart rate and blood pressuresky rocket. Psychologist John Gottman uses the term _____ to describe Mike's high levels of physiological arousal.

Accepted Answer

The term that John Gottman uses to describe high levels of physiological arousal during interpersonal conflict or disagreement is "flooding."

Question 5

The popular media often portray men and women as bein gradically different in almost all ways. What important qualifications should be noted in discussions of gender differences?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The popular media often portray men and...

Question 6

How do men and women differ in sexual attitudes and behaviors, and how are they similar?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How do men and women differ in...

Question 7

Approximately 1 out of _____ men in the United States has had a genital herpes infection.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Approximately 1 out of _____ men in...

Question 8

The beliefs and expectations that people hold about the typical characteristics, preferences, and behavior of men and women are:

Accepted Answer

Gender-role stereotypes refer to the beliefs and expectations that people hold about the typical characteristics, preferences, and behavior of men and women. This includes beliefs about how men and women should behave based on their gender. Option A is partially correct, as gender-role stereotypes can be a form of benevolent sexism which presents women as being fragile and in need of protection. However, this term alone does not fully encompass gender-role stereotypes. Options B and D are not correct as they refer to other psychological concepts unrelated to gender stereotypes.

Question 9

The annual rate of new HIV infections has been stable in the United States for over a decade. Approximately _____Americans are newly infected with HIV each year and approximately _____ of these newly infected people are unaware of their HIV infection.

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the estimated number of new HIV infections in the United States in 2019 was approximately 34,800. Of these, an estimated 22% were unaware of their infection, meaning that approximately one-quarter of newly infected people are unaware of their HIV status.

Question 10

According to several surveys focusing on the sexual practices of Americans, _____ have the most active sex lives.

Accepted Answer

Multiple studies have shown that individuals who are in committed relationships, whether married or cohabitating, have the most active sex lives. This is likely due to a combination of factors, including ongoing emotional intimacy, comfort and familiarity with one's partner, and the ability to schedule and prioritize time for sex. Young, single adults and college students may engage in more casual sex, but their overall frequency of sexual activity tends to be lower. Divorced or widowed men may struggle with a variety of issues (physical or psychological) that can impact their sexual activity.

Question 11

The initials AIDS stand for:

Accepted Answer

The initials AIDS stand for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. This is a condition where the immune system is weakened and unable to fight off infections and diseases. It is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which attacks and destroys the cells that are responsible for fighting infections.

Question 12

Frances was born with a condition called and rogeninsensitivity syndrome. Although he is genetically male and produces normal levels of androgens, his body tissues are insensitive to androgens. Consequently, Frances has reproductive structures that are partly female and partlymale. According to the discussion in your text, Frances would be classified as a(n):

Accepted Answer

Frances would be classified as an intersexed individual because they have reproductive structures that are not typically male or female, but rather a mix of both. This is different from being transgendered or transsexual, which relates to a person's gender identity rather than their physical anatomy. Bisexual refers to someone who is attracted to both men and women.

Question 13

In comparing the incidence of homosexuality-either male or female-among pairs of identical twins, fraternal twins, andadoptive siblings, the research seems to indicate that:

Accepted Answer

The research indicates that genetic factors play a role in determining sexual orientation, as the incidence of homosexuality is higher among identical twins than among fraternal twins and adoptive siblings. This suggests that there is a genetic component to sexual orientation, although it is not the only factor at play.

Question 14

The paraphilias are:

Accepted Answer

Paraphilias are more likely to be displayed by men than women, according to research.

Question 15

After watching some cartoons on TV, young Chantal startedto imitate the voices of some of the characters. According tosocial learning theory, Chantal's present behavior in observing and imitating the cartoon characters is a process called:

Accepted Answer

Social learning theory emphasizes that we learn behaviors by observing, imitating, and modeling others. Chantal's behavior of imitating the cartoon characters is an example of modeling.

Question 16

How do the terms gender roles, gender identity, and sexual orientation differ in their meaning?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How do the terms gender roles, gender...

Question 17

Describe the sex differences in cognitive abilities that have been identified by researchers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the sex differences in cognitive abilities...

Question 18

With approximately 1.5 million new infections occurring peryear in the United States, _____ is the most common viral STD.

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes is the most common viral STD in the United States, with approximately 1.5 million new infections occurring per year. AIDS is not an STD but rather a syndrome caused by the HIV virus, which can be transmitted sexually. Syphilis and chlamydia are bacterial STDs. While they are common in the United States, they do not have as high an incidence rate as genital herpes.

Question 19

Sam and Pat are the same age. Sam consistently scores higherthan Pat on tests of verbal fluency, reading comprehension,and basic writing skills, but Pat out performs Sam on spatialskills and tests of advanced mathematical ability. It is very probable that Sam is _____ and Pat is _____.

Accepted Answer

The passage does not provide any information or indication about the sexual orientation of Sam and Pat. However, the passage does mention that Sam consistently scores higher on tests of verbal fluency, reading comprehension, and basic writing skills which are traditionally associated with female performance while Pat out performs Sam on spatial skills and tests of advanced mathematical ability which are traditionally associated with male performance. Therefore, it is probable that Sam is female and Pat is male.

Question 20

Psychologists Peter Glick and Susan Fiske use the term benevolent sexism to describe how people often characterize women as:

Accepted Answer

Benevolent sexism is a subtle form of prejudice that involves viewing women as pure, fragile, and in need of protection. This perspective may seem positive on the surface, but it reinforces traditional gender roles and can limit women's opportunities and autonomy.

Quiz 10: Personality

According to psychologist John Gottman, flooding refers to becoming _ and is most likely to be experienced by _.