Question 1

On extended visits to foreign countries,you would be most likely to observe

Accepted Answer

In many countries across the world, women are not equally represented in political leadership positions compared to men. This is a global trend and is likely to be observed during extended visits to foreign countries.

Question 2

Based on research on gender differences in aggression,one would be correct to predict that men are ________ likely than women to make verbal threats on another person's life and that they are ________ likely than women to actually end another person's life.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that men are more likely than women to engage in both verbal and physical forms of aggression, including making threats and actually committing acts that could end another person's life.

Question 3

Compared with men,women are more likely to show obvious signs of

Accepted Answer

Women are generally found to exhibit more interdependence than men, meaning they are more likely to emphasize connections with others and show signs of relational or communal orientation. This is in contrast to men who often show more independence and self-reliance.

Question 4

A study of phone communication in France indicated that women make ________ phone calls than men and,when talking to another woman,they stay connected ________ than men do when talking to other men.

Accepted Answer

The study found that women make more phone calls than men and stay connected longer when talking to another woman.

Question 5

Jason and Karen are involved in a classroom discussion.Research on gender differences suggests that as the discussion proceeds,Jason is more likely than Karen to

Accepted Answer

Research on gender differences suggests that men are more likely to assert their opinions and dominate conversations in group settings, while women are more likely to facilitate discussion and allow others to have a turn to speak. Therefore, Jason is more likely to offer his own opinions on issues.

Question 6

Women are slightly more likely than men to

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The answer of Women are slightly more likely than men...

Question 7

In psychology,sex refers to the ________ by which people define male and female.

Accepted Answer

Sex in psychology refers to the biologically influenced physical attributes that define males and females. This includes differences in anatomy, chromosomes, and hormones that determine reproductive function and other physical characteristics associated with male and female bodies. Social and cultural factors may also influence the expression of gender, but the concept of sex typically encompasses biological differences. Personality traits and levels of reproductive success are not included in the definition of sex in psychology. Culturally approved mating rituals may be related to sex, but do not define it.

Question 8

Gender refers to the ________ that define what it means to be a man or a woman.

Accepted Answer

Gender is a socially constructed concept that goes beyond just biological sex. While primary and secondary sex characteristics are part of biological sex, they do not fully define gender. Genetically determined traits also do not fully define gender as gender roles, expectations, and behaviors vary across different cultures. Therefore, cultural expectations and norms are the defining factors of gender.

Question 9

During a group conversation,men are more likely than women to

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The answer of During a group conversation,men are more likely...

Question 10

Compared with women,men experience a greater risk of

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Men are more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and antisocial personality disorder compared to women, making all of these disorders more prevalent in men.

Question 11

In social interactions,men tend to smile ________ than women,and they tend to apologize ________ than women.

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The answer of In social interactions,men tend to smile ________...

Question 12

Research on gender and aggression indicates that

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that men are more likely than women to support and engage in war, which suggests that men may have higher levels of aggression or a greater inclination towards violence. While women may admit to feeling more hostility than men, this does not necessarily translate into actual aggressive behavior. In experiments, men and women have been found to be equally willing to engage in aggression, suggesting that social and cultural factors may play a role in shaping aggressive behavior in both genders.

Question 13

The average U.S.teen boy sends and receives ________ text messages than the average teen girl.American college men are ________ likely than college women to declare an interest in computer science.

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The answer of The average U.S.teen boy sends and receives...

Question 14

Compared with the average man,the average woman is

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women are more vulnerable to depression and anxiety than men. This is due to various factors such as hormonal changes, societal expectations, and interpersonal relationships. Women are also more likely to seek help for mental health issues, which may lead to higher reported rates of depression and anxiety.

Question 15

Women report that their friendships with women are ________ enjoyable and intimate than their friendships with men.Men report that their friendships with men are ________ enjoyable and intimate than their friendships with women.

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Studies have shown that women tend to share more personal information and emotions with their female friends, leading to more intimate and enjoyable relationships. On the other hand, men typically engage in more activity-based interactions with their male friends, leading to less close and intimate bonds.

Question 16

Compared with men,women are more likely to talk with others to

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that women are more likely to engage in conversation to establish and explore relationships. Men, on the other hand, tend to communicate in order to demonstrate leadership or convey information and solutions. While women may certainly express their unique opinions in conversation, this is not necessarily a distinguishing factor between genders in terms of communication styles.

Question 17

Relational aggression refers to

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Relational aggression refers to acts of aggression that harm a person's social relationships or standing, which can be through physical or verbal means. This type of aggression often involves things like social exclusion, spreading rumors, and manipulation of relationships. Therefore, the best choice is D, an act of physical or verbal aggression intended to harm a person's social standing or relationship.

Question 18

The greater aggressiveness of men than of women would be LEAST likely to involve ________ another person.

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The answer of The greater aggressiveness of men than of...

Question 19

Jim and Julie are teen cousins growing up in the same town.Research on gender differences would lead one to predict that Jim is ________ vulnerable to developing an eating disorder and ________ vulnerable to developing alcohol use disorder than his cousin Julie is.

Accepted Answer

Research on gender differences suggests that females are more vulnerable to developing eating disorders than males, while males are more vulnerable to developing alcohol use disorder than females. Therefore, Jim is less vulnerable to developing an eating disorder (compared to Julie) and more vulnerable to developing alcohol use disorder.

Question 20

In a group discussion,women are ________ likely than men to express support for others' opinions.As group leaders,women are ________ likely than men to promote a democratic leadership style.

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The answer of In a group discussion,women are ________ likely...

Quiz 5: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

On extended visits to foreign countries,you would be most likely to observe

Based on research on gender differences in aggression,one would be correct to predict that men are likely than women to make verbal threats on another person's life and that they are likely than women to actually end another person's life.

Compared with men,women are more likely to show obvious signs of

A study of phone communication in France indicated that women make phone calls than men and,when talking to another woman,they stay connected than men do when talking to other men.

Jason and Karen are involved in a classroom discussion.Research on gender differences suggests that as the discussion proceeds,Jason is more likely than Karen to

Women are slightly more likely than men to

In psychology,sex refers to the ________ by which people define male and female.

Gender refers to the ________ that define what it means to be a man or a woman.

During a group conversation,men are more likely than women to

Compared with women,men experience a greater risk of

In social interactions,men tend to smile than women,and they tend to apologize than women.

Research on gender and aggression indicates that

The average U.S.teen boy sends and receives text messages than the average teen girl.American college men are likely than college women to declare an interest in computer science.

Compared with the average man,the average woman is

Women report that their friendships with women are enjoyable and intimate than their friendships with men.Men report that their friendships with men are enjoyable and intimate than their friendships with women.

Compared with men,women are more likely to talk with others to

Relational aggression refers to

The greater aggressiveness of men than of women would be LEAST likely to involve ________ another person.

Jim and Julie are teen cousins growing up in the same town.Research on gender differences would lead one to predict that Jim is vulnerable to developing an eating disorder and vulnerable to developing alcohol use disorder than his cousin Julie is.

In a group discussion,women are likely than men to express support for others' opinions.As group leaders,women are likely than men to promote a democratic leadership style.