Test 3 Flashcards
Bias against lesbians, gay males, and bisexuals is a form of
heterosexism
During the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle, as described by Masters and Johnson,
the sexual organs return to their earlier, pre-excitement state.
According to the research on how mothers and fathers share childcare shows that
mothers spend about twice as much time as men in taking care of children.
When young women discuss their first sexual experience, they frequently report that
it was not a positive experience.
Research on sexuality among lesbians indicates that
lesbian couples value nongenital physical contact, such as hugging and kissing.
The chapter on women and work discusses the concept of affirmative action. Affirmative action means that
an organization should make genuine efforts to consider qualified people who belong to a group that is underrepresented in the company.
Which of the following characteristics are women most likely to want from a male partner for marriage?
honesty
Which of the following birth control methods is least effective in preventing pregnancy?
rhythm method
Which of the following statements about employed women is correct?
The amount of education a woman has had is one of the best predictors of whether she works outside the home.
Approximately what percentage of first marriages currently taking place in the United States and Canada will end in divorce?
50%
According to the research on men’s and women’s salaries,
women who have had 4 years of college actually earn less than men who have had only 2 years of college.
According to the research on masturbation,
among adults, gender differences in the frequency of masturbation are large.
According to the data on birth control,
abstinence is the only birth control method that is 100% effective in avoiding pregnancy.
Cross-cultural research on the sexual double standard indicates that
even today, women in some Middle Eastern cultures can be harshly punished or killed for engaging in “inappropriate” sexual activities.
According to the discussion of miscarriages and abortion in Chapter 9,
women who smoke cigarettes when they are pregnant are about twice as likely as nonsmokers to have a miscarriage.
According to the research on communication about sexuality,
couples tend to be more satisfied with sexual aspects of a relationship if they can talk about sexual issues
According to the information about the current US program, “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families” (TANF)
most former recipients still live below the poverty line
When reporting on their current romantic relationship, heterosexual women are more likely than heterosexual men to report all of the following emotions except
passion
Access discrimination may involve
offering women applicants less attractive positions.
Which statement about gender comparisons in sexual responses is correct?
Women and men are fairly similar in many aspects of the sexual response cycle.
During the excitement phase in the sexual response cycle described by Masters and Johnson,
erotic thoughts can produce sexual arousal.
People tend to be more satisfied with their love relationships if
the relationship is based on friendship.
Research on how women and men cope with the breakup of a love relationship indicates that
men are more likely to distract themselves from thinking about the breakup.
Which of the following students’ statements is correct about sexuality and older women?
Virginia: “Vaginal moisture production typically decreases in older women.”
According to the discussion of sexual scripts,
men are usually the initiators of a sexual relationship.
The sex therapy technique in which the therapist tries to change people’s inappropriate negative thoughts about sexuality is known as
cognitive restructuring.
Which of the following statements about the financial effects of divorce is true?
A woman’s financial situation is usually worse following a divorce.
The glass escalator phenomenon occurs when
men in traditionally feminine fields are quickly promoted to management positions.
According to the discussion about bisexual women,
they are often rejected by both lesbian and heterosexual communities.
Studies about parent-child communication show that
mothers are more likely than fathers to provide information about sexuality to adolescent females.
Research on the attitudes and personality characteristics of women in traditionally male high-prestige professions shows that
they are generally quite similar to the males in those professions.
Suppose that you know a woman who receives a low salary as a secretary, despite the fact that she works long hours and her job requires complex work. However, she tells you that she thinks her salary is appropriate. She is apparently demonstrating
denial of personal disadvantage.
A woman is likely to experience role strain when
she believes that she cannot fulfill all her role obligations.
Organizations can help to eliminate treatment discrimination by
training managers in providing fair evaluations.
Which of the following external sexual organs is most important, as far as women’s orgasms?
the clitoris
How would the term entitlement be relevant for men’s and women’s salaries?
Because men belong to a more privileged social group than women do, men feel that they deserve higher salaries.
Research on older women’s sexuality indicates that
a woman’s age doesn’t have a strong influence on her enjoyment of sex.
Sara and Jack are a married couple; both of them are employed outside the home. If they are typical of other married couples with respect to household chores,
Sara will perform about two-thirds of the household tasks.
Deliberate or repeated comments, gestures, or physical contacts of a sexual nature that are unwanted by the recipient are known as
sexual harassment.
Which of the following statements about marital satisfaction is correct?
Couples’ satisfaction with their marriages changes substantially as a function of the number of years of marriage.
A disorder that involves low sexual desire
may be caused by psychological factors such as depression and dissatisfaction with a romantic relationship.
Women who use effective birth control methods are most likely to be
college educated.
According to the discussion of singlism in Chapter 8,
single women say that they receive less respect from other people, compared to the way that married women are treated.
Suppose that Cindy is happily married to Mark. If Mark brings Cindy an unexpected gift,
she will be happy because she thinks that Mark wanted to do something nice for her.
The discussion of gender roles and sexual problems stated that some sexual problems may develop because
women may worry that they are not attractive enough
One of the most probable causes of female orgasmic disorder is
difficulty in overcoming inhibitions.
The programs on sexuality offered by school systems usually emphasize
the biological aspects of sexuality.
According to the discussion about women who are domestic workers,
many of these women report that they are treated like modern-day slaves.
The research on comprehensive sex education programs, as opposed to abstinence-only programs, shows that teenagers who participate in these comprehensive programs
postpone sexual relationships until they are older.
When asked about the advantages and disadvantages of being single, women who are single are likely to say that
they enjoy having their own privacy.
Eagly and Carli believe that the labyrinth metaphor is more appropriate than the glass-ceiling metaphor because
women who want to advance will face many challenges, not just a single challenge.
A married woman who emphasizes marianismo would be most likely to believe that
she should emphasize the needs of her family members, rather than her own needs.
Many women remain in low-level jobs because they are never considered for positons with greater responsibility. The metaphor used to describe this workplace situation - from the viewpoint of a woman - is the
sticky floor.
Discussions of gender and work often use the term comparable worth. This term means that
men and women should receive the same pay for different, but comparable, jobs.
Suppose that a friend of yours says, “Of course immigrant women have an easy life . . . “ Your best response would be:
You are incorrect, because most of them get jobs that don’t pay very well.”
The sexual disorder in which women experience sexual excitement, but don’t reach orgasm, is known as
female orgasmic disorder.
What can we conclude about gender differences in the way that love relationships break up?
Women are somewhat more sensitive than men to potential problems in a love relationship.
Suppose you are woman who is applying for a job. You would be most likely to experience access discrimination if
it is unclear whether you are well qualified.
According to the discussion in Chapter 8 about ideal partners,
men and women choose many of the same characteristics for an ideal marriage partner.
When fathers perform a large percentage of the childcare tasks,
the fathers tend to be healthier than when the fathers are uninvolved.
