Final Exam Flashcards
Which of the following statements is true?
CNM and monogamous people report similar incidences of STIs
It’s difficult to make a comparison because monogamous people are tested for STIs much less frequently than CNM people
CNM people report fewer incidences of STIs than monogamous people
Monogamous people report fewer incidences of STIs than CNM people
CNM and monogamous people report similar incidents of STIs
Couples who engage in consensual non-monogamy tend to be (unfairly) perceived as:
less trustworthy
less moral
less happy
all of the above
All of the above
Religious socialization is:
- Not subject to congregational influences
- Not related to parental influences
- Not impacted by peer influences
- Not easy to study
Not easy to study
Which of the following is FALSE about Western gay men and Samoan Fa’afafine?
Gay men tend to present themselves in a masculine fashion, while Fa’afafine tend to present themselves in a feminine fashion.
Both groups tend to have sex with other members of their group (i.e.: gay men have sex with other gay men and Fa’afafine have sex with other Fa’afafine)
Both groups do no typically have sex with women.
All of these options are true
Both groups tend to have sex with other members of their group (i.e.. gay men have sex with other gay men and Fa’afafine have sex with other Fa’afafine
Higher education is typically a/n ____ investment that pays off ______.
early life / over time
ongoing / rarely
late life / immediately
early life / immediately
early life / over time
Which of these is an advantage of gaining a higher education for men?
- becoming more in debt
- having multiple careers
- having a less flexible career
- becoming more attractive
becoming more attractive
According to our lecture, in order to succeed, governments need to make sure that their citizens are:
informed of new policies
peaceful and compliant
relatively satisfied and their needs are met
none of these
Relatively satisfied and their needs are met
In more simple societies women’s status is:
on par with men
higher than men
lower than men
different than men
on par with men
When Zimmerman says that North American families are almost a domestic institution, what does he mean?
Zimmerman did not comment on this phenomena
The legal definition of families is approaching that of the legal definitions of institutions, at least in Canada
Families are increasingly at the mercy of larger, governmental institutions and have less power to influence said larger institutions
There is an increasing similarity between the power that families have on external institutions, and that which external institutions have on families
There is an increasing similarity between the power that families have on external institutions, and that which external institutions have on families
According to our guest lecture, what does the research suggest about jealousy in monogamous and CNM relationships?
CNM people experience far LESS jealousy than monogamous people.
Both groups experience similar levels of jealousy, but monogamous people are better at managing it.
Both groups experience similar levels of jealousy, but CNM people are better at managing it.
CNM people experience far MORE jealousy than monogamous people.
Both groups experience similar levels of jealousy, but CNM people are better at managing it.
In the article “I’m a woman who models men’s clothing”, what is the main point that the author is trying to convey.
Men have an important roll to play in the progression toward change
In order to progress as a society, it’s important to celebrate all differences.
Individuals with the privilege of being “normal” should be ashamed.
We must re-define “male-ness” and “female-ness” in order to achieve gender equality.
In order to progress as a society, it’s important to celebrate all differences
A telemarketer calls Taylor and asks their gender. Taylor responds that gender doesn’t matter to them, and they have no answer to that question, especially if it will change the questions that the telemarketer will ask. Taylor is demonstrating:
Post-gender transcendence
Androgyny
Role conflict
Role anxiety
Post-gender transcendence
Alex is in first grade and likes to watch television when she comes home from school. In the commercials, she sees that dolls are played with by girls while blocks are played with by boys. After watching the commercial she put down her blocks, turns to her parents, and asks them to buy her a doll. Which concept has she demonstrated?
- Gender Identity
- Socialization
- Gender roles
- Sex role
Socialization
Which of these is one of the reasons why the “John/Joan” case was particularly interesting to Dr. Money?
Because the child was not born intersexed
Because the child was a twin and only one was born intersexed
Because the child’s other siblings were intersexed
Because this was the first time phalloplasty was attempted on such a young patient
Because the child was not born intersexed
What is Milton Diamond’s perspective on the treatment of intersex infants?
Parents should select a gender early on so that the child may undergo normal socialization
Since gender is determine as a result of social learning, intersex children should receive intervention as early as possible
Intersex children should spend more time associating with children who do not have this disorder, in order to learn appropriate gender rolls
Children should not be surgically assigned a gender until they are old enough to consent
Children should not be surgically assigned a gender until they are old enough to consent
According to Michael Kimmel in the video “Why gender quality is good for everyone…”, why might some men have trouble recognizing the importance of gender equality?
because everyone hates change.
because they are eager to “rescue” women from inequality.
because these men experience an unconscious and/or conscious sense of entitlement.
because these men are cruel misogynists.
Because these men experience an unconscious and/or conscious sense of entitlement
According to Michael Kimmel in the video “Why gender quality is good for everyone…”, men who engage in more gender egalitarian behaviour by sharing housework and childcare are:
more likely to experience role overload.
less likely to be diagnosed with depression and also have more sex.
more likely to enjoy romantic comedies.
more likely to drink alcohol.
Less likely to be diagnosed with depression and also have more sex
Behaviour associated with someone who holds a particular status is the definition of: Role Gender role Sex role Gender identity
Role
Which of these is a drawback of traditional gender roles for men?
- Reduced career fulfillment
- Reduced personal self-worth
- Less time for family life
- All of the above
Less time for family life
Which of these things does gender schema determine?
- What is remembered about experiences
- Interpretations of the world
- What individuals attend to
- All of the above
All of the above
Why are women more likely to be widowed and single than men?
- Heterosexual men often marry younger women
- Once women reach a certain age they are less likely to remarry
- Women live longer than men
- All of these
All of these
When is middle age?
- 35-65
- 50-65
- 40-65
- 45-65
40-65
Which of these experiences are common during middle age?
- Parenting
- Grandparenting
- Empty nest
- All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following is one of the 4 areas of change that the younger generation faces as they age?
- Sexuality
- Identity
- Autonomy
- All of these
All of these
Gene, Tina, and Louise are all siblings. They each moved out around the age of 20, but Gene returned after a couple years when he lost his job. What is this called?
- Delayed Launch
- Slow Launching
- Boomerang
- Cluttered nest
Boomerang
Opal eagerly waits on Facebook until 12:01 on the morning of her birthday so she can watch her friends and family congratulate her on her 61st year. While she is there she also sees a lot of facebook advertisements targeted toward her age and gender. What product is she mostly likely seeing?
Face cream to fight aging
Travel agencies targeting empty nesters
Self-help books for balancing self-care with caring for one’s husband
All of the above
All of the above
What is the term discussed during class that means the stereotyping of older persons?
- Youth normatively
- Ageaphilia
- Elderphobia
- Ageism
Ageism
When we say that middle age is a diverse time, what are we referring?
- Middle age lasts a long time, so it covers diverse ages
- Middle age lasts a short time, so it covers a select number of ages
- Diverse life events occur during middle age
- All of these
Diverse life events occur during middle age
What percentages of members of the sandwich generation have given up their own social activities due to their increased obligations?
- 54%
- 34.70%
- 17.50%
- 42%
34.7%
Which one of these is NOT one of Kotre’s areas of generativity?
- Biological
- Parental
- Chronological
- Technical
- Chronological
Which of the following is not a structural factor discussed in relation to the decision about becoming parents?
- Place of residence
- Ethnic group membership
- socioeconomic status
- Size of family desired
- Place of residence
Cam and melissa have set up their own home, have careers, yet feel socially isolated. This motivates them to have a child because of:
- conformity
- Not wanting to miss out on a major life experience
- Not wanting to miss out on social capital
- Concern for being looked after in old age
Not wanting to miss out on social capital
It may be an expectation of “good parenting” to breast feed a child when he/she is an infant, but not when the child is an adolescent. This is an example of:
- transition point
- stage
- timing norms
- age norms
timing norms
SuperGirl has recently begun to wonder about her future, and if she will grow up to be a successful superhero like her cousin or not. Which age is SuperGirl most likely to be?
- 9
- 4
- 1
- 15
15
Luna and Carrie have decided to have a child together and Carrie is pregnant with their first baby. They’re both worried about the increased risk of divorce for new parents. What does the research by Cowan & Cowan suggest they do to significantly decrease that risk?
- Hire a nanny
- Involve the grandparents as much as possible
- Talk realistically about their expectations
- This risk cannot be reduced or avoided
Talk realistically about their expectations
Margareet has recently understood that if she pours the water from a small glass into a larger one, the amount of water is the same even though there is more empty space in the larger glass. Which age is Margareet most likely?
- 9
- 4
- 1
- 15
9
The decision to become a parent is influenced by:
- economic factors
- structural factors
- psychosocial factors
- All of the above
All of the above
What is one of the main differences between “time out” and “time in”?
- “Time out” takes parents out of a stressful situation, while “time in” puts them into a stressful situation
- “time out” gives the child time to reflect, while “time in” prepares them for future stressful situations
- “time out” is used effectively for punishment, while “time in” is used as a reinforcement
- “time out” is an ineffective punishment, while “time in” is a more effective discipline
Time out gives the child time to reflect, while time in prepares them for future stressful situations
According to G.H. Mead, during which stage do children learn the social rules associated with a social role?
- Role stage
- Game stage
- Play stage
- Rules Stage
- Play stage
According to our lecture, Erickson is responsible for:
- Stages of economic development
- Stages of conflict
- Stages of economic development
- kik
Stages of conflict
What part of childbearing are teens and early twenties concerned with:
They are focused on contraception and not having a baby
What dictates the parent role?
- Age of the child
- The experiences the child brings to the parent
___ % of couples decline in their feelings of love after the birth of their first child
75%
The transition to being a parent involves:
- Deciding to have a baby
- Conception
- Gestation
- Birth
- Process of adapting to having the child at home
What are some common reasons for wanting children?
- Conformity
- Experience
- Social Capital
- Security in old age
____% of pregnancies in Canada are unplanned
40%
1 in 5 babies in Canada have a mother ages 35 or older: True or False
True
What did first time parents say that they disliked the most about being parents?
- 48% lack of sleep
- 35% not knowing what to do
What do first time parents like the most about being parents?
- 31% just having the baby
- 10% being closer to my spouse
Four factors associated with difficulties in the transition to parenthood for mothers:
- Lack of support for lifestyle other than motherhood
- Shift in emphasis from the marital role to mother role
- Abruptness of this transition
- Lack of guidelines and support for parenthood
In North America, a parent will know they are successful when:
- Their child is economically independent
- Has good social skills
Children who are spanked are more likely to:
- Commit crimes
- Suffer depression
- Go to jail
- Get into fights
- Commit suicide
- Abuse alcohol and drugs
The average time that Canadian parents take off for maternity/paternity leave is _____ weeks?
44 Weeks
Daughters of working mothers are more likely to:
- Be employed
- Be supervisors
- Earn more money
Sons of working mothers are more likely to:
- Spend more time caring for family members
- Contribute more to household chores
___ and ____ are both important components in a child’s socialization
- Religion
- Family
How are gay men and third gender males similar (In Samoa and the West)?
- They have more older brothers
- Larger families
- Clustering in Families
- Prefer feminine occupations
- Childhood separation anxiety
How are gay men and third gender males different (In Samoa and the West)?
- Gender presentation
- Gay males have sex with other gay males
- Gay males aren’t always accepted in Western Culture
- Gay males are often bullied
Who engages in sexual interactions with fafafine males?
- “regular” men engage in sex with fafafine males
Define: Sex
- Biological characteristics of males and females
Define: Gender
- Social attitudes and behaviours of males and females
Define: Role
Behaviour associated with someone who holds a particular status
Define: Gender Role
Behaviour expected of a female or male in a particular culture
Define: Sex Role
Behaviour defined by biological constraints
Define: Socialization
Process by which people learn the characteristics of their group
Define: Gender Identity
A person’s psychological sense of being male or female
Define: Cross Dresser and Transvestites
A member of one gender dresses up in clothes and other gender specific attire to appear to be a member of the other gender
Define: Transsexuals and Transgender Persons
A person with the biological sex of one gender who has the identity or self-concept of the other gender and may undergo processes and/or procedures to change that sex or gender