Activity for the book My Psychology

My Take: 10.3 Gender and Sex

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View the My Take video and then answer the questions.

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Question 1

What is the primary difference between sex and gender?

Choice A, Gender is a biological construct, while sex is a psychological and social construct.

Choice B, Sex is a biological construct, while gender is a psychological and social construct.

Choice C, Gender is present at birth, while sex develops during adolescence.

Choice D, Sex is present at birth, while gender develops during adolescence.

Question 2

One of the women in the video reported that people regularly expressed an expectation to her that, in school, girls should:

Choice A, be terrible at math.

Choice B, always participate in musical activities.

Choice C, take “Advanced Placement” courses.

Choice D, be teachers’ pets.

Question 3

The young man in the video you watched noted that men are often made to appear more strong, authoritative, and independent by:

Choice A, religious traditions.

Choice B, their parents.

Choice C, classic literature.

Choice D, the media.

Question 4

Your Take! Sex and gender are defined as two different (yet related) constructs, but they are often used synonymously in society. Why do you think we continue to make this mistake?