The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, AP* Edition (King), 3rd Edition

Chapter 11: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

True or False

1
Pat's 23rd pair of chromosomes is XY so Pat is a girl.
A)True
B)False
2
Gender refers to the biological aspects of being female or male.
A)True
B)False
3
Individuals with strong gender-types have the best overall psychological adjustment.
A)True
B)False
4
Females show better memory performance than males.
A)True
B)False
5
Evolutionarily speaking, men show characteristics most suited for competing.
A)True
B)False
6
Evolutionary theories are more influential in psychology today than any other theory of gender development.
A)True
B)False
7
A woman can get cancer from unprotected sex.
A)True
B)False
8
Heterosexual men and lesbian women have larger right than left hemispheres.
A)True
B)False
9
Homosexual couples are more satisfied in their relationships than heterosexual couples.
A)True
B)False
10
According to federal guidelines, abstinence-only education programs must emphasize that any sexual behavior outside of marriage is harmful to people at any age.
A)True
B)False
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