Activity for the book
My Psychology
My Take: 10.3 Gender and Sex
View the
My Take
video and then answer the questions.
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Question 1
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What is the primary difference between sex and gender?
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A
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Gender is a biological construct, while sex is a psychological and social construct.
Choice
B
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Sex is a biological construct, while gender is a psychological and social construct.
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C
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Sex is present at birth, while gender develops during adolescence.
Choice
D
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Gender is present at birth, while sex develops during adolescence.
Question 1
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Question 2
2
One of the women in the video reported that people regularly expressed an expectation to her that, in school, girls should:
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A
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be teachers’ pets.
Choice
B
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take “Advanced Placement” courses.
Choice
C
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be terrible at math.
Choice
D
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always participate in musical activities.
Question 2
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Question 3
3
The young man in the video you watched noted that men are often made to appear more strong, authoritative, and independent by:
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A
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their parents.
Choice
B
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religious traditions.
Choice
C
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the media.
Choice
D
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classic literature.
Question 3
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Question 4
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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?
Question 4
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