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Over the past year, Jay has gained several inches in height, experienced a deepening in his voice, developed courser skin, and noticed hair growth on his face, chest, and pubic area. These particular physical changes in Jay's development are all examples of ______ sex characteristics.

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secondary

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Though raised as a female by her parents, Jasmine has a rare condition in which she has both ovary and testicle material in her body. Jasmine is referred to as being _______.

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intersexual

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Immediately after he was born, Daniel's parents painted his room blue, bought him trucks and trains, and started dressing him in blue jeans and khaki pants with high top tennis shoes for infants. Daniel's parents appear to be engaging in the process of _______.

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gender typing

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Kareem has always been told that as a man, he will be expected to \"wear the pants in the house\" by making all of the decisions for his family and providing for everyone financially, physically, and educationally. The expectations by which Kareem has been told to live are called _______.

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gender roles

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Max believes that all girls are weak and can never be as strong as boys. The belief that Max maintains about girls is called a _______.

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gender stereotype

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Which of the following statements best demonstrates benevolent sexism?

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all women are good with children

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Keisha cooks, cleans, cares for the kids, mows the lawn, fixes broken appliances, and changes the oil in all of the family cars. Keisha is a good example of a person who is ______.

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androgynous

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Whenever Ali invites his male friends over to his \"man cave,\" they all sit around and talk about sports, cars, and politics, with Ali and one or two others frequently interrupting and attempting to dominate the conversation. This style of communication is referred to as _______ talk.

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report

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Michael and Janice start to feel different as they continue to kiss and caress each other. Their breathing quickens, their pulse rates increase, their nipples harden, and their genitals begin to swell. Michael and Janice are in the _____ stage of Masters and Johnson's sexual-response cycle.

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excitement

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Rashid has just had an orgasm. However, his partner is still excited and wants Rashid to continue his sexual activity. Unfortunately, Rashid has lost his erection. Rashid is probably now in the ________.

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refractory period

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Marty is a college student who enjoys being sexually active with both men and women. Marty's sexual orientation is most likely _______.

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bisexual

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Bella is sexually attracted to females, but has only dated men to whom she has never been sexually attracted. Bella could be considered ______.

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homosexual

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Malcolm enjoys sexual activity with his partner. Sometimes, however, Malcolm cannot reach an orgasm during sexual intercourse even though fully aroused. Malcolm appears to be suffering from a sexual dysfunction related to a lack of ________.

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response

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Marty has low self-esteem, anxiety over sexual performance, self-consciousness about his body image, and depression. Marty is suffering from several examples of _______ that can lead to sexual dysfunctions.

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psychological stressors

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Several days after having sexual intercourse, Gabrielle noticed sores on her vagina in addition to itching, throbbing, and burning sensations in the vaginal area. If she decides to go for a checkup with her doctor, Gabrielle will most likely be told that she has contracted _______.

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genital herpes

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Jose has HIV. Through which of the following ways is Jose LEAST likely to have contracted the disease?

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kissing

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Which of the following is true about the resolution phase of the sexual-response cycle?

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women can still experience an orgasm during this phase

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Which of the following is an example of androgyny?

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A father does all the clothes shopping for his baby girl because he prides himself on his ability to put together beautiful outfits, and he also enjoys working on his car.

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Gender identity is affected by all of the following EXCEPT the influences of

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medication

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Sarah has always felt that she is a man trapped in a woman's body. She decides to have surgery to become the man she's always believed herself to be, and she receives hormone injections to change her physical attributes. Sarah would be a(n) _______ individual

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transsexual

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Raheem is questioned about his failure to provide assistance to a fellow student who was calling out for help while being bullied by other students. Raheem replies, \"No one else did anything, so I did nothing.\" Raheem's response is a good example of ______.

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diffusion of responsibility

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Once Dawn realized that Samson was attracted to her, she suddenly became very attracted to him. This example is based on what \"rule\" of attraction?

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reciprocity of liking

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Fred would always hear his dad talk about how women are naturally weak and indecisive, and could never do certain jobs, such as construction or running a country, as well as men. Now, Fred has developed the attitude that women are only good for having children, caring for others, and looking good. Which of the following theories best explains the nature of Fred's prejudice toward women?

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social cognitive theory

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Theresa found out after being denied a job opportunity that she had no chance of ever getting the job. It was leaked through an anonymous source that the company had planned to hire a man from the start, and that they would only interview women to make the company look fair and equal. Theresa's experience is a good example of ________.

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discrimination

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As Vivian was driving to work the other day, she was passed by a vehicle that was swerving uncontrollably until it came to a complete stop on the side of the road. Unaware that the driver's steering wheel was malfunctioning, Vivian said out loud to herself, \"Some people just can't drive and need to stay off the road.\" Vivian's assumption about the other driver can be referred to as _________.

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a fundamental attribution error

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In an attempt to understand why she failed the exam, Martina came to the conclusion that the exam must have been tricky, and that her failing had nothing to do with the fact that she did not study. Martina's attribution of her own behavior was related to a _______ cause.

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situational

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Janet is presenting a paper at a psychology conference. She buys a new suit and shoes, has her hair and nails done, and spends extra time on her makeup the morning of the presentation. Janet appears to be concerned about _______.

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impression formation

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Rachel, who considers herself to be intelligent, believes that students who fail exams are simply dumb. Rachel has just failed her first college exam. Considering the conflict between Rachel's attitude and behavior, which of the following reactions is Rachel MOST likely to experience?

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cognitive dissonance

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Ryan sees a woman collapse in the mall. He doesn't run over to help her because he assumes there is probably a doctor or nurse in the crowd who who can provide better assistance. This is an example of:

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diffusion of responsibility

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A woman falls on the sidewalk in front of Ben. There is no one else around. Studies have shown that Ben is _________ in this situation.

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more likely to help

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According to Sternberg's theory, when intimacy and passion are combined, the result is _____, which is often the basis for a more lasting relationship.

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romantic love

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Researchers found that reciprocity of liking doesn't work when:

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a person suffers from feelings of low self-worth.

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Lashonda is a gifted pianist and is looking for a boyfriend who loves music. Lashonda is focusing on which factor of interpersonal attraction?

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similarity

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Carl knows that his boss, Judy, has a stereotyped opinion of him because of his race. The effect on Carl of this knowledge is:

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stereotype vulnerability.

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Research has found that social categorization is:

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a natural process.

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In Festinger and Carlsmith's study, the students who were only paid $1 for doing a very boring task:

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convinced themselves that the task was interesting.

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In Sternberg's model, intimacy, passion, and commitment are all present in

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consummate love.

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Alcohol has an impact on aggressive behavior by:

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releasing inhibitions.

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Zimbardo's prison experiment lasted only five days because:

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of the extreme effect it was having on the participants

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The area of the brain that controls aggressive responses is the:

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amygdala.

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