Chapter 6: Listening Actively

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Chapter 6 Multiple-Choice Quiz

Question 6.1

All of the following are examples of the movement away from binary male-female categories EXCEPT

gender fluid celebrities.

raising children genderless.

male/female locker rooms.

use of preferred third person pronouns to refer to individuals.

inclusive public restrooms.

Question 6.2

Which concept emphasizes a binary male-female construction of gender?

gender polarization

doing gender

gender roles

gender identity

gender spectrum

Question 6.3

Perceptions of gender are affected by all of the following attributes EXCEPT

social.

psychological.

behavioral.

cultural.

none of the options are correct.

Question 6.4

What is the difference, if any, between gender, gender identity, and sex?

Gender is a biological distinction, gender identity is internal to the individual, and sex is based on cultural associations with one’s biological gender.

Sex is a biological distinction, gender identity is internal to the individual, and gender is based on cultural associations with one’s biological sex.

Sex is a biological distinction, but gender and gender identity can be used interchangeably.

There is no difference.

None of the options are correct.

Question 6.5

While sex is an anatomical, biological distinction each of us is born with, gender identity is

decided by the family.

inherently known by you.

the same as your sex category.

only masculine or feminine.

unchanging.

Question 6.6

Which of the following does NOT vary across cultures?

gender expressions

gender roles

behaviors

gender stereotypes

none of the options are correct

Question 6.7

Gender socialization begins

in school, where children learn from their peers.

before birth, when the parents learn the sex of the baby.

at birth, when a child is given a blue or pink hat.

in play activities, where children learn to play like boys or girls.

none of the options are correct.

Question 6.8

Our perceptions of gender change over time with changes in

government.

society.

religious beliefs.

seasons.

geographic location.

Question 6.9

A primary way we understand gender is by

reading textbooks.

watching its portrayal on TV.

differences in verbal and nonverbal communication.

interacting with other people in society.

none of the options are correct.

Question 6.11

When instructors counsel students toward or away from certain classes or careers, they reinforce

gender roles.

bad behavior.

good behavior.

nonconformity.

none of the options are correct.

Question 6.12

The shared expectations for conduct and behaviors that society teaches us deemed appropriate for men and women are

nonverbal communication.

gender fluidity.

stereotypes.

gender roles.

none of the options are correct

Question 6.13

In which situation are you not likely to see sex segregation?

youth sports

public restrooms

public transportation

clothing stores

none of the options are correct.

Question 6.14

We should consider which factor to be the causal factor behind romantic relationship challenges and experiences?

gender

nonverbal communication

human character

opposite-sex friendships

family background

Question 6.15

Suggesting that a young child has a “crush” on an opposite-sex friend reinforces

nonverbal communication.

heterosexual bias.

gender roles.

gender similarities.

gender differences.

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