Question 1

When Miranda learned that she had breast cancer,she turned to her neighbors and church community to find comfort and support for herself and her family.Miranda's behavior best illustrates a predisposition to
A) culture shock.
B) androgyny.
C) plasticity.
D) tend and befriend.

Accepted Answer

The concept of "tend and befriend" refers to the tendency of individuals, particularly women, to seek social support and caring connections with others during times of stress or threat. This behavior is seen as an alternative to the fight or flight response traditionally associated with stress, and tends to involve nurturing others or seeking nurturing for oneself. Miranda's behavior of turning to her neighbors and church community for support during her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment is a clear example of this tendency towards tend and befriend.

Question 2

Brain scans suggest that a woman's brain,more often than a man's,is wired in a way that enables
A) creative problem solving.
B) happy moods.
C) social relationships.
D) quick reflexes.

Accepted Answer

According to the statement given, brain scans suggest that a woman's brain is wired in a way that enables social relationships, which refers to the ability to connect with and maintain relationships with others. This suggests that women may be better at empathy, communication, and understanding emotions of others, all of which are key elements in building and maintaining social relationships.

Question 3

Which of the following explains physiological differences between males and females?
A) They have different sex chromosomes.
B) They have different concentrations of sex chromosomes.
C) They look different physically.
D) They have different levels of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following explains physiological differences...

Question 4

The X chromosome is found ________.The Y chromosome is found ________.
A) only in males;only in females
B) only in females;only in males
C) in both males and females;only in females
D) in both males and females;only in males

Accepted Answer

The X chromosome is present in both males (XY) and females (XX), while the Y chromosome is only found in males.

Question 5

Compared with men,women are more likely to talk with others to
A) communicate solutions.
B) explore relationships.
C) demonstrate leadership skills.
D) express their unique opinions.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that women are generally more inclined to engage in conversation to build and explore relationships, while men tend to communicate more to assert their dominance and convey information or solutions. Therefore, option B is the most appropriate choice.

Question 6

A single gene on the Y chromosome throws a master switch at about the ________ after conception.This triggers the subsequent development of the testes and their production of testosterone.
A) first week
B) seventh week
C) third month
D) sixth month

Accepted Answer

The master switch gene on the Y chromosome is activated at about the seventh week after conception. This leads to the development of the testes and subsequent production of testosterone. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Question 7

Which of the following explains genetic differences between males and females?
A) They have different sex chromosomes.
B) They have different concentrations of sex chromosomes.
C) They look different physically.
D) They have different sex characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Males have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes. This difference in sex chromosomes is the main genetic difference between males and females.

Question 8

Male and female brains show different patterns of prenatal development due to the influence of
A) gender schemas.
B) secondary sex characteristics.
C) spermarche.
D) sex hormones.

Accepted Answer

Male and female brains show different patterns of prenatal development due to the influence of sex hormones. Testosterone affects the development of the male brain, while estrogen and progesterone affect the development of the female brain. This can lead to differences in brain structure and function, as well as cognitive and behavioral differences between males and females.

Question 9

Gender differences in social connectedness are greatest during
A) early and middle childhood.
B) late childhood and adolescence.
C) late adolescence and early adulthood.
D) middle and late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gender differences in social connectedness are greatest...

Question 10

Teen girls average ________ daily text messages than do teen boys.American college men are ________ likely than college women to declare an interest in computer science.
A) more;more
B) fewer;less
C) more;less
D) fewer;more

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that, on average, teen girls send and receive more text messages per day than teen boys. Additionally, research indicates that American college men are more likely than college women to pursue computer science as a major or declare an interest in the field.

Question 11

Biology ________ gender.
A) causes
B) creates
C) dictates
D) influences

Accepted Answer

Biology can influence gender, but it is not the only factor that determines gender. Other factors such as cultural and social factors can also play a role in determining gender.

Question 12

The prenatal development of the external male sex organs is stimulated by
A) gender schemas.
B) the X chromosome.
C) testosterone.
D) gender typing.

Accepted Answer

The prenatal development of the external male sex organs is stimulated by testosterone, a hormone produced by the testes. This hormone is necessary for the development of the penis and scrotum, as well as other male secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 13

Karen and Max are opposite-sex fraternal twins.The primary sex characteristic that differentiates them first began to develop
A) at their conception.
B) about seven weeks after their conception.
C) about the fourth month after their conception.
D) about the sixth month after their conception.

Accepted Answer

The primary sex characteristic that differentiates males from females (the development of either testes or ovaries) begins to develop about seven weeks after conception.

Question 14

Cathy and her brother Keith are both adults who live in the same large metropolitan area.Research on gender similarities and differences suggests that Cathy is likely to report her friendships with women are ________ intimate and nurturing than her friendships with men.Keith is likely to report that his friendships with men are ________ intimate and nurturing than his friendships with women.
A) more;less
B) less;more
C) more;more
D) less;less

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cathy and her brother Keith are both...

Question 15

Women report that their friendships with women are ________ enjoyable and intimate than their friendships with men.Men report that their friendships with women are ________ enjoyable and intimate than their friendships with men.
A) more;less
B) less;more
C) more;more
D) less;less

Accepted Answer

Research and surveys on gender and social relationships often find that women report their friendships with other women as being more enjoyable and intimate compared to their friendships with men. Similarly, men tend to report their friendships with women as more enjoyable and intimate than those with other men. This suggests that cross-gender friendships are valued for their emotional depth and enjoyment by both men and women.

Question 16

A baby girl receives a(n)
A) Y chromosome from her father.
B) Y chromosome from her mother.
C) Y chromosome from her father and mother.
D) X chromosome from her father and mother.

Accepted Answer

The father contributes an X chromosome and the mother contributes one X chromosome as well, resulting in the baby girl having two X chromosomes.

Question 17

By their teen years,girls become progressively ________ flirtatious and boys appear ________ dominant.
A) more;less
B) less;more
C) more;more
D) less;less

Accepted Answer

The answer of By their teen years,girls become progressively ________...

Question 18

A study of phone communication in France indicated that women make ________ phone calls than men and stay connected for a ________ period of time than men do when talking to other men.
A) more;longer
B) fewer;shorter
C) more;shorter
D) fewer;longer

Accepted Answer

The study indicated that women make more phone calls than men and stay connected for a longer period of time than men do when talking to other men.

Question 19

As compared to women,men are typically
A) more socially independent and less interested in religion.
B) less socially independent and more interested in religion.
C) more socially independent and more interested in religion.
D) less socially independent and less interested in religion.

Accepted Answer

Research and societal observations often indicate that men are generally more socially independent and show less interest in religion compared to women. This trend can be attributed to various cultural, psychological, and social factors.

Question 20

Compared with men,women are more likely to show obvious signs of
A) gender typing.
B) individualism.
C) interdependence.
D) self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

Compared with men, women are more likely to show obvious signs of interdependence. This is because, culturally and psychologically, women are often socialized to value connections with others, emphasizing relationships and communal experiences over individual achievements or autonomy.

Quiz 12: Introduction to Sensation and Perception

When Miranda learned that she had breast cancer,she turned to her neighbors and church community to find comfort and support for herself and her family.Miranda's behavior best illustrates a predisposition to

Brain scans suggest that a woman's brain,more often than a man's,is wired in a way that enables

Which of the following explains physiological differences between males and females?

The X chromosome is found .The Y chromosome is found .

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

A single gene on the Y chromosome throws a master switch at about the ________ after conception.This triggers the subsequent development of the testes and their production of testosterone.

Which of the following explains genetic differences between males and females?

Male and female brains show different patterns of prenatal development due to the influence of

Gender differences in social connectedness are greatest during

Teen girls average daily text messages than do teen boys.American college men are likely than college women to declare an interest in computer science.

Biology ________ gender.

The prenatal development of the external male sex organs is stimulated by

Karen and Max are opposite-sex fraternal twins.The primary sex characteristic that differentiates them first began to develop

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

A baby girl receives a(n)

By their teen years,girls become progressively flirtatious and boys appear dominant.

A study of phone communication in France indicated that women make phone calls than men and stay connected for a period of time than men do when talking to other men.

As compared to women,men are typically

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