quizzes ch 5-8 – Flashcards
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social expression of biological sex is... a. sex identity b. gender c. sex selection d. gender opression
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b
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biological category of m and f, based on anatomy and physiology, is... a. sex selection b. gender c. sex d. gender expression
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c
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when it comes to biological sex differences.... a. male and females rarely act similarly b. women are biologically inferior to men c. physical sex differences are small in humans vs other species d. biological sex differences matter little in the way people are treated
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c
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when chromosomal comp doesn't match anatomy... a. intersex b. supersex c. disordered sex d. multisex
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a
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gender identity and assigned sex don't match... a. multisex b. transsexual c. transgender d. gender ideation
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c
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transgender identities... a. present a problem for societies with a 2-gender system b. have never been accepted in societies c. are seen as a 3rd option across the US d. will result in confusion for children
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a
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an approach in which one is neither exclusively masculine or feminine is... a. confusing for children b. likely to promote difficulty in personal relations c. referred to as an androgynous approach d. a new idea practiced by modern parents
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c
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the argument that current gender differences arose over time through evolution... a. feminist b. masculine c. symbolic interactionist d. biological
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d
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gender differences reflect mens dominant position relative to women. a. biological b. feminist c. masculine d. symbolic interactionist
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b
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people "do gender" when they enact the social roles commonly expected. a. biological b. feminist c. masculine d. symbolic interactionist
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d
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all of the following are key agents in socializing to gender roles EXCEPT: a. legal systems b. school teachers c. peer groups d. parents and siblings
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a
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individuals internalize elements of the social structure making them a part of themselves. a. social networking b. identity learning c. socialization d. indoctrination
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c
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clothing reinforces gender behavior in school because... a. school uniforms have no gender differences b. required to dress radically different for identification purposes c. dresses limit girls' physical activities d. boys aren't permitted to participate in activities b/c of pants.
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c
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when it comes to occupational sex segregation... a. men & women do different types of work for pay than at home. b. they study different things in school but end up with similar careers c. job screeners bring preconceived gender ideas d. male and females earn the same salaries
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c
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jobs dominated by women... a. are more likely to mesh with women family obligations b. pay much better b/c women working are scarce c. require significant education and hold prestige d. have lower status and pay
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d
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sexual identity includes all EXCEPT... a. frequency of sexual activity b. biological identity c. orientation d. gender identity
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a
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sexual orientation refers to a pattern of sexual _____ with regard to ones gender identity. a. attraction b. identity c. activity d. transformation
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a
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"queer" includes which of the following (all that apply) a. bisexual b. heterosexual c. homosexual d. asexual
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a,c,d
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sexual identity is... a. fixed; unchanging b. fluid; can vary c. biological; predetermined d. social; based on choice
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b
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not sexually attracted to either gender; little interest in sexual partners... a. asexual b. bisexual c. heterosexual d. homosexual
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a
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which is true of same-sex behavior and role of gender? a. gender matters in adolescence but not adulthood b. men & women equally likely to engage in same-sex behavior c. men more likely to engage in same-sex d. women more likely to engage in same-sex
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d
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research indicates which is LEAST likely to play a role in sexual orientation? a. genetics b. prenatal hormones c. social interactions d. political orientation
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d
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_____% have sex prior to marriage? a. 95 b. 75 c. 80 d. 60
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a
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which DOESNT contribute to more acceptance of sexual activity? a. birth control b. declining religious belief c. acceptance of pre-marital sex d. changing symbolic understanding
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b
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men report 2X the sexual partners as women. This is evidence of... a. sexual script b. double standard c. gender bias d. biological distinction
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b
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married sex is characterized by.... a. higher frequency b. lower frequency c. lower satisfaction d. lower-quality relationships
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a
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evidence for sexual double standard... a. men prefer to date women with less experience b. men prefer to marry women with less experience c. men are uncomfortable with women initiating sex d. equal social response to sexual activity for men and women
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b
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more permissive dutch environment is associated with... a. more monitoring of teens b. less monitoring " " c. increased sexual activity d. increased STD & pregnancy risk
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a (but b is ok too)
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"shotgun" weddings have decreased because... a. increased acceptance of single parenthood b. increased acceptance of teen sex c. increase in abortions d. fewer teens having pre-marital sex
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a
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STD that has impacted communication... a. HPV b. Chlamydia c. HIV d. Syphilis
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c
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Fraction of married people who have cohabited first? a. 2/3 b. 1/2 c. 1/4 d. 1/6
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a
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marriage rates have.... a. fallen slightly since the 60's b. gradually risen throughout history of USA c. dramatically decreased since the 60s d. gradually decreased since the 60s
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c
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which is true? a. marriage rates rising for those with degrees b. marriage rates rising for those without degrees c. more people are marrying with dissimilar education levels d. married couples are more likely to be poor than singles
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a
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which is NOT a common form of endogamy in the US? a. race b. desire for children c. religion d. education
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b
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which is NOT a symbolic interaction of weddings? a. help individuals adjust to new identity b. "wedding industrial complex" is an exploitative aspect of the engagement experience c. socialize people into their roles d. engagement rings as an expression of love, equality or wealth
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b
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marriage rates among black women decline because of all EXCEPT: a. war on drugs b. marriage squeeze c. economic insecurity d. increased job opportunities for black women
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d
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Weakening of the norms of marriage, leaving it optional (according to Cherlin): a. marriage diversity b. cohabitation trend c. deinstitutionalization of marriage d. decline of marriage ethics
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c
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3 primary reasons people marry except... a social and legal incentives b social pressure c imitation d religious beliefs
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c
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social space people search for marriage partners a society b partner marketplace c marriage market d college
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c
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sociologists have objected to market model marriage because all except a potential mates may have conflicting desires b this model trivialized human intimacy c marriage choices are not always rational d spouse decisions do not always reflect a choice from many alternatives
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b
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marriage practice of early humans and ancient civilization that facilitated trade, reduced health problems and prevented conflict a exogamy b endogamy c polygamy d monogamy
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a
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among poor and working class, desire to wait for financial stability motiviates them towards a cohabitation before marriage b cohabitation instead of marriage c cohabitation after marriage d multiple jobs
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b
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previously divocred over 50 cohabitate b/c a to prepare for marriage b as a substitute for marriage c to maximize financial benefits d placate grown children
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b
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true about social class and marital happiness a richer couples tend to be happier whether married or cohabitating b social class has no effect on marital happiness c middle class couples tend to be the happiest group d poor marriages tend to be happiest
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a
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not criticism of Temporary assistance to needy families a governement should pursue broader policies promoting employments, not promoting marriage b program required too many tax dollars and unfairly redistrubuted wealth c program could encourage women to stay in abusive marriages d underlying assumption of the program that single parentign causes poverty is problematic
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b
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commonly understood pattern of interaction that served as a model of behavior in familiar situations a social structure b social script c structuraion d routine path
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b
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carefully considering the pros and cons of other partners, juan and maria believe they make a good match and are committed to each other . their behavior demonstates a romantic love b scripted love c utilitarian love d ritualistic love
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c
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dating system of early and mid twentieth century a governed by parents who wanted to find marital partners for their children b encouraged young people to date only the person they hoped to marry c reflected no differences from partner selection in the previous century d premeitted persons to date a variety of partners at one time
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b
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hookup culture is a likely to be embraced by those students who are religious b highly interelated with alcohol and other drug use c the preferred relationship starter for female college students d supported by parents and college administrators
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b
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first national singles database for connecting online a okcupid b marry me c match d. christian mingle
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c
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increase in the use of online dating websites can best be explained by a better availabe technology that makes the websites more personal b an increase in available services that appeal to older persons looking for dates c the fact that divorced persons fear they will end up alone in old age d the fact that dating sites are likely more efficient than meeting in person
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a
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gay and lesbian dating relationship a have a very strict dating scripts to follow b experience decreased levels of stress and ambiguity c are complicated by more negative social pressures d are more likely to lead to marriage
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c
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process of how or why people end up together a dating b mate selection c relationship sorting d family formation
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b
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people are single and looking for relationship today compared to 50 yrs ago except a today's singles are more likely to be divorced b more of today's ingles have children from a previous relationship c there are more older singles in the dating pool today d persons who are singles today are more likely to have mental health problems
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LGBTQ have first relationnship at later age b/c a difficulty meeting appropriate romantic partners b parental interference with teen's parental choices c their hoping to gind that homosexuality is a phase d high acceptance of gay teens by authorities and peers
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a
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relationship b/w evolution and social interaction and their influences on mate selection a evolution operates in the backgroup, while personal preferences hold more sway b evolution is the most important variable in the process of mate selection c evolution plays no role in the process of selecting a sexually attractive partner d only evolutionary choice should factor into selecting a future mate
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a
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romantic couples very similar to each other b/c in same places and situation a mate selection b natural selection c exogamy dhomophiliy
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d
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high heels and foot binding= a attempts to decrease the differences b/w males and females b how women are made to be more attractive to men c why body enhancements are devalued in the culture d standards of beauty being equal in women and men
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b
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partners same ethnic group, social class, religion, and age a endogamy b hetersexuality c selection effects d intermarriage
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a
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online dating studies show a people seek difference types of partners when meeting online as compared with meeting in person b endogamy in meaningless in the process of selecting a partner online c racial ethnic differences persist in the selection of a partner whether online or in person d georgraphical constraints remain the biggest limitation to finding a partner online
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c
