Based on numerous studies he has conducted, Dr. Galindro is convinced that children actively develop cognitive categories for masculinity and femininity. He contends that these mental representations influence how children perceive, interpret, and remember representations of gender-appropriate behavior. Dr. Galindro's views are most consistent with the _____ theory of gender-role development.

If a male has a sexual dysfunction characterized by orgasm occurring before it is desired, often immediately or shortly after sexual stimulation or penetration, he suffers from:

According to the research by Masters and Johnson, the first phase of the human sexual response cycle is to _____ as the last phase is to _____.

A _____ is any of several forms of nontraditional sexual behavior in which a person's sexual gratification depends on an unusual sexual experience, object, or fantasy.

In contrast to a person with a sexual dysfunction, a person who has a paraphilia:

Olivia states, “Boys are far superior in mathematical ability than girls.” Olivia's assertion:

When he went to Yale University, Richard Raskind was captain of the Yale tennis team. But in 1975 at the age of 41, and after years of counseling and a failed marriage, Raskind came to terms with his lifelong discomfort of being a male. He underwent sex-change surgery and re-emerged as Renée Richards. Using the terminology presented in your text, after the sex-reassignment surgery, Richards would be described as a(n):

Dr. Pasqualia's area of research is concerned with the issue of gender differences. If she is typical of most scientific researchers in her field she is most likely to conclude that:

A group of 5-year-old children are shown pictures of children engaged in activities that violate common gender stereotypes, such as girls playing with toy vehicles and boys playing with dolls. If the children are questioned a few days later, gender schema theory would predict that they:

Two personality dimensions on which men and women consistently differ are:

According to the terminology discussed in the chapter, a person's psychological sense of being either male or female is called:

Many researchers have noted gender differences in how children interact with other children. Which of the following statements reflects our current understanding of these differences?

Because of testicular cancer, 35-year-old Joshua had to have his testicles removed. Research suggests that:

Dr. Segal, a developmental psychologist, contends that gender roles develop because young children observe others modeling particular gender-appropriate behaviors. She also thinks that the children are rewarded when they behave accordingly and punished when they don't. Dr. Segal's views are most consistent with the _____ of gender-role development.

The human sexual response cycle was first mapped by sex-research pioneers:

The term gender is formally defined as:

Which of the following is NOT one of John Gottman's suggestions for improving communication and conflict resolution in marriages and other relationships?

Dr. Rosin and her colleagues are conducting a survey of a random sample of American adults between the ages of 18 and 59. The question is “How often do you think about sex?” If their results are consistent with previous research on this topic, they are likely to find that:

According to the research and information presented in Critical Thinking 10.1, “Are Women Really More Emotional Than Men?,” which of the following best accounts for gender differences in the expression of emotions?

According to the data reported in your text, approximately how many men, women, and children in the United States were living with AIDS in 2003?

The shortest stage of the human sexual response is:

A prospective study conducted by Richard Green followed the development of sexual orientation in two groups of boys. What did the study find?

The refractory period refers to:

Which of the following statements about HIV and AIDS is FALSE?

The disease caused by the exchange of body fluids (semen, blood, or blood products) containing HIV, which attacks and weakens the immune system, is called:

According to the research by Masters and Johnson, the second phase of the human sexual response cycle is to _____ as the third phase is to _____.

Compared with single people, most married or cohabiting couples:

As part of a laboratory experiment, a rat has its testes surgically removed. It is very probable that the animal will experience a(n) _____ in the levels of testosterone and a(n) _____ in sexual activity and interest.

In looking at gender differences on emotion, psychologist Agneta Fischer and her colleagues analyzed cross-cultural data from 37 countries around the world. The researchers found that across cultures:

Brendan was raised by lesbian parents. When he reaches adulthood it is very likely that Brendan:

Psychologist John Gottman and his colleagues have studied how hundreds of married couples handle conflicts in their relationships. Gottman has found that during a conflict:

After two years of trying, Cheryl has not become pregnant because her husband Claude is unable to achieve orgasm through intercourse. Claude can achieve orgasm by other means, however. Claude's problem is called:

During a heated argument with his spouse, Sean experienced high levels of physiological arousal, felt out of control, and became visibly upset. Sean experienced:

Individuals who have some type of paraphilia:

In a study in which children played with gender-neutral gadgets, some of which were labeled as “boy toys” and some as “girl toys,” boys played more with “boy gadgets,” and girls played more with “girl gadgets.” A week later, both the boys and girls remembered which toys were associated with each sex. This evidence most strongly supports the importance of _____ in learning and remembering new information.

Hannah separated from her husband Nick when she discovered that he could only achieve sexual arousal from contact with her lingerie or underwear. Nick appears to have developed a type of paraphilia called:

According to social learning theory, gender-role differences result from:

When Henry met Sarah he fell madly in love with her. Henry's emotional and erotic attraction to Sarah illustrates:

Psychologists are often reluctant to point out gender differences that have been substantiated by scientific research. Your textbook suggests that the reason for this reluctance is that:

The term _____ is used to describe an individual who undergoes hormonal treatments and sex-change surgery to physically transform his or her body into the opposite sex.

The fastest-growing category of HIV transmission and infection is among people who engage in:

Ross is a heterosexual male who achieves sexual arousal from cross-dressing in women's clothes. Ross has a paraphilia known as:

Along with having unprotected sexual intercourse with an HIV-infected person, HIV can be transmitted:

Genital herpes:

Death results from being infected with HIV when the virus eventually:

Which of the following statements about sexuality in early and middle adulthood is FALSE?

Estimates of the size of the gay and lesbian population may vary depending on:

Brenda is a 62-year-old married woman with three grown children. If she is typical of people in her age bracket, she:

The term sexual orientation describes:

David Buss examined mate preferences between men and women in 37 different cultures. He found that women have different concerns than men when selecting a mate. Compared to men, women: