Mod 46

Question 1

What is sex?

Answer 1

strictly biological traits that define male and female

Question 2

What is gender?

Answer 2

socially constructed roles and characteristics by which a culture defines male and female

Question 3

How do men and women differ?

Answer 3

o Women enter puberty 2 years sooner, live 5 years longer, 70% more fat, 40% less muscle, 5 inches
shorter, express emotions more freely, smell fainter odors, vulnerable to depression and anxiety

o Men 4 times more likely to commit suicide, develop alcohol use disorder, have autism, color-blindness,
ADHD, antisocial personality disorder

Question 4

Women and Men are more similar or different?

Answer 4

We are more similar, 45 out of 46 chromosomes are unisex. Besides that we are similar in other categories

Question 5

Who commits regular aggression more: male or female

Answer 5

males

Question 6

Who commits relational(gossip) aggression more: male or female

Answer 6

female

Question 7

How are men viewed socially?

Answer 7

Dominant, and are typically seen as the Boss. They are directive.

Question 8

How are women viewed socially?

Answer 8

Women typically give more support and are seen in assistant roles

Question 9

What is Male Answer Syndrome?

Answer 9

not admitting to not knowing the answer to a question

Question 10

What is gender role?

Answer 10

set of expected behaviors for males and females

Question 11

What is role?

Answer 11

set of expectations about a social position, defining how those in the position ought to behave

Question 12

What is gender identity?

Answer 12

our sense of being male or female

Question 13

What is gender typing?

Answer 13

acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role

Question 14

What is Albert Banduras Social Learning theory?

Answer 14

learn by observation and imitation – being rewarded or punished

Question 15

According to research, which of the following is more common among males than females?

a) Physical aggression

b) Smiling

c) Relational aggression

d) Averting one’s eyes

e) Apologizing

Answer 15

a) Physical aggression

Question 16

Gender ___ are the social expectations that guide men and women’s behavior. Gender ___ is a person’s sense of being male or female.

a) concepts; role

b) preferences; role

c) roles; preference

d) roles; identity

e) roles; preference

Answer 16

d) roles; identity

Question 17

Which of the following is generally true of males when compared to females?

a) They have a longer life span.

b) They are more likely to have a democratic leadership style.

c) They are more likely to commit suicide.

d) They are more likely to be diagnosed with depression.

e) They are more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety.

Answer 17

c) They are more likely to commit suicide.

Question 18

Diego likes to play sports and video games, whereas Sara likes to sing, dance, and play “house.” This example best depicts which of the following?

a) Gender identity

b) Gender typing

c) Gender schema

d) Social learning theory

e) Gender expression

Answer 18

b) Gender typing

Question 19

Carol Gilligan’s research emphasizes prominent female characteristics, especially

a) spatial abilities.

b) making social connections.

c) playing in large groups.

d) talking a great deal.

e) playing in competitive groups.

Answer 19

b) making social connections.