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Chapter 1: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality
Module 1.1
Test Bank for MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following statements regarding sex and gender is FALSE?
a. Both sex and gender have a large impact on our relationships, health and other
aspects of our everyday lives.
Psychology b. One thing we never forget about a person is his or her sex.
c. Gender differences refer to biological characteristics, while sex differences refer to
psychological and social factors.
d. In transsexuals, a person’s physical, biological sex conflicts with his or her
preferred psychological and social gender roles.
Modules for
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: REF: Module 10.1
KEY: * MSC: TYPE: Concept
2. In differentiating between the terms sex and gender,
a. sex refers to biological aspects of identity, and gender refers to psychological and
social identity.
b. both terms gender and sex refer to one’s sociocultural identity.
Active Learning c. sex refers to sociocultural identity, and gender refers to biological identity.
d. none of these represent the terms correctly.
ANS: A DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact
th 3. Which of the following describes the term sex (as opposed to the term gender)?
12 edition a. gender identity
b. secondary sexual attitudes
c. biological sexual characteristics
d. roles of males and females in society
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact
Dennis Coon 4. One’s biological classification as female or male is referred to as one’s.
a. sex.
b. gender.
c. androgyny.
d. genetic gender potential.
ANS: A DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact
5. Ms. Garratt, the health teacher at the junior high, is explaining the differences in male and
female reproductive characteristics as well as the differences in males and females regarding
their chromosomes. Ms. Garratt is teaching the class about
a. gender identity.
b. gender roles.
c. sex differences.
d. gender differences.
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ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Application 11. Professor Constantine is discussing the four dimensions of sex with his psychology class.
Which pair would he NOT discuss?
6. The psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female is referred
a. genetic sex and genital sex
to as
b. androgynous sex and inherited sex
a. the sexual script.
c. genital sex and gonadal sex
b. genetic gender potential.
d. hormonal sex and genital sex
c. sex.
d. gender. ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
MSC: TYPE: Application
ANS: D DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact
12. The dimension of sex that refers to X and Y chromosomes is called
7. Four-year-old Maggie tells her grandmother that she knows that girls grow up to be a. gonadal sex.
“mommies,” and they are very good at taking care of other people, while boys are brave and b. inherited sex.
grow up to marry girls and get jobs and protect their families. Regarding males and females, c. genital sex.
Maggie is describing what she understands about d. genetic sex.
a. sex differences.
b. gender differences. ANS: D DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact
c. sexual scripts.
d. biological biasing effects. 13. Concerning genetic sex, females normally have which chromosomal combination?
a. XXY
ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Application b. XY
c. XX
8. A person with a deep conflict between his or her biological sex and preferred psychological d. XYY
and social gender roles is referred to as
a. gender dysfunctional. ANS: C DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
b. homosexual. MSC: TYPE: Fact
c. transsexual.
d. bisexual. 14. Concerning genetic sex, males normally have which chromosomal combination?
a. XXY
ANS: C DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact b. XY
c. XX
9. Michelle experiences such a deep conflict between her biological sex of male and her d. XXX
preferred gender role as a female that she had a surgical operation to become female. Michelle
a. has a gender paraphilia. ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
b. have a sexual dysfunction. MSC: TYPE: Fact
c. would be considered transsexual.
d. would be considered bisexual. 15. Mrs. Hathorne, a high school biology teacher, is explaining to her class that the 23rd pair of
chromosomes is different in males and females. Males have an XY, and females have an XX.
ANS: C DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Application Mrs. Hathorne is describing which dimension of sex?
a. androgyny
10. Although Gabe started out life biologically as a female named Gabrielle, he always felt that b. gender identity
psychologically he was male, so he had a sex change operation and now lives as a male. Gabe c. genetic sex
a. has a gender paraphila. d. genital sex
b. would be considered transsexual.
c. would be considered bisexual. ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Application
d. would be considered homosexual.
ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Application
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16. Sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female) or androgens (male) in the body 21. Regarding the dimensions of sex, which of the following statements is FALSE?
refers to sex. a. Gonadal sex is determined by the presence of the clitoris and vagina in females and
a. genetic the penis and scrotum in males.
b. gonadal b. Genetic sex is determined at the instant of conception and remains the same
c. hormonal throughout life.
d. genital c. Some individuals begin life with too many or too few sex chromosomes.
d. Hormonal sex involves the predominance of androgens or estrogens.
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact
ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *, www
17. Sex as indicated by the presence of ovaries (female) or testes (male) refers to sex. MSC: TYPE: Fact
a. genetic
b. gonadal 22. Four-year-old Mitzi is watching her mother change her little cousin Jeffrey’s diaper. She
c. hormonal immediately notices that Jeffrey looks different under the diaper and questions her mother.
d. genital Her mother tells her that little boys have a “penis,” while little girls have a “vagina.” Mitzi’s
mother has just explained to Mitzi.
ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact a. gender identity
b. gonadal sex
18. Genital sex refers to
c. genital sex
a. XX or XY chromosomes.
d. all of these
b. ovaries or testes.
c. male or female hormones. ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Application
d. vagina and clitoris in females and the penis and scrotum in males.
23. Mr. Mears, the science teacher, explains to his class that females have ovaries that produce
ANS: D DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact estrogens, while the male testes produce testosterone. Mr. Mears has just explained both
to his class.
19. Regarding the dimensions of sex, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. genital sex and gender identity
a. XX chromosomes initiate development of a male, and an XY pair produces a
b. gonadal sex and hormonal sex
female. c. hormonal sex and genital sex
b. Genetic sex is determined at the instant of conception.
d. genital sex and gonadal sex
c. Genetic sex switches three or four times prior to birth.
d. Genital sex refers to the presence of ovaries or testes. ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Application
ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: * 24. The male sperm carries
MSC: TYPE: Fact
a. only X chromosomes.
b. only Y chromosomes.
20. Regarding the dimensions of sex, which of the following statements is FALSE?
c. both an X and a Y chromosome in each sperm cell.
a. Gonadal sex refers to the ovaries or testes.
d. an X chromosome in half of the man’s sperm and a Y chromosome in the other half
b. Genetic sex involves the XX or XY chromosome pairs.
c. Genital sex refers to the clitoris and vagina in females and the penis and scrotum in of the man’s sperm.
males. ANS: D DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
d. Hormonal sex involves the thyroid glands in the female and the adrenals in the MSC: TYPE: Fact
male.
ANS: D DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact
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25. The female ovum carries 30. A child that is born with only one X chromosomes and no additional X or Y chromosomes is
a. only X chromosomes. genetically considered to
b. only Y chromosomes. a. have Turner’s syndrome.
c. both an X and a Y chromosome in each ovum. b. have Klinefelter’s syndrome.
d. an X chromosome in half of the woman’s ova and a Y chromosome in the other c. be androgynous.
half of the woman’s ova. d. be bisexual.
ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: * ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
MSC: TYPE: Fact MSC: TYPE: Fact
26. A child that is born with an XY pair of chromosomes is genetically considered to 31. Karen was born with only one X chromosome and no additional X chromosomes or Y
a. have Turner’s syndrome. chromosomes. As an adolescent, she may appear boyish and will most likely be infertile.
b. have Klinefelter’s syndrome. Karen
c. be male. a. has Turner’s syndrome.
d. be female. b. has Klinefelter’s syndrome.
c. would be considered androgynous.
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
d. would be considered transsexual.
MSC: TYPE: Fact
ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
27. A child that is born with an XX pair of chromosomes is genetically considered to MSC: TYPE: Application
a. have Turner’s syndrome.
b. have Klinefelter’s syndrome. 32. A child with Klinefelter’s syndrome
c. be male. a. is considered to be genetically female.
d. be female. b. has only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosomes.
c. will appear feminine, have undersized sexual organs, and be infertile.
ANS: D DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
d. is characterized by all of these.
MSC: TYPE: Fact
ANS: C DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
28. A child that is born with an XXY pair of chromosomes is genetically considered to MSC: TYPE: Fact
a. have Turner’s syndrome.
b. have Klinefelter’s syndrome. 33. A child with Klinefelter’s syndrome
c. be androgynous. a. is considered to be genetically female.
d. be bisexual. b. has an XXY combination of chromosomes.
c. is considered to be transsexual.
ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
d. is characterized by all of these.
MSC: TYPE: Fact
ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
29. Roger was born with an XXY chromosome combination. As a result when he matures, he may MSC: TYPE: Fact
appear somewhat feminine, have undersized sexual organs, and be infertile. Roger
a. has Turner’s syndrome. 34. A child with Turner’s syndrome
b. has Klinefelter’s syndrome. a. is considered to be genetically male.
c. would be considered transsexual. b. has only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosomes.
d. would be considered bisexual. c. is considered to be transsexual.
d. is characterized by all of these.
ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
MSC: TYPE: Application ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
MSC: TYPE: Fact
Chapter 1: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality
Module 1.1
Test Bank for MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following statements regarding sex and gender is FALSE?
a. Both sex and gender have a large impact on our relationships, health and other
aspects of our everyday lives.
Psychology b. One thing we never forget about a person is his or her sex.
c. Gender differences refer to biological characteristics, while sex differences refer to
psychological and social factors.
d. In transsexuals, a person’s physical, biological sex conflicts with his or her
preferred psychological and social gender roles.
Modules for
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: REF: Module 10.1
KEY: * MSC: TYPE: Concept
2. In differentiating between the terms sex and gender,
a. sex refers to biological aspects of identity, and gender refers to psychological and
social identity.
b. both terms gender and sex refer to one’s sociocultural identity.
Active Learning c. sex refers to sociocultural identity, and gender refers to biological identity.
d. none of these represent the terms correctly.
ANS: A DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact
th 3. Which of the following describes the term sex (as opposed to the term gender)?
12 edition a. gender identity
b. secondary sexual attitudes
c. biological sexual characteristics
d. roles of males and females in society
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact
Dennis Coon 4. One’s biological classification as female or male is referred to as one’s.
a. sex.
b. gender.
c. androgyny.
d. genetic gender potential.
ANS: A DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact
5. Ms. Garratt, the health teacher at the junior high, is explaining the differences in male and
female reproductive characteristics as well as the differences in males and females regarding
their chromosomes. Ms. Garratt is teaching the class about
a. gender identity.
b. gender roles.
c. sex differences.
d. gender differences.
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ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Application 11. Professor Constantine is discussing the four dimensions of sex with his psychology class.
Which pair would he NOT discuss?
6. The psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female is referred
a. genetic sex and genital sex
to as
b. androgynous sex and inherited sex
a. the sexual script.
c. genital sex and gonadal sex
b. genetic gender potential.
d. hormonal sex and genital sex
c. sex.
d. gender. ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
MSC: TYPE: Application
ANS: D DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact
12. The dimension of sex that refers to X and Y chromosomes is called
7. Four-year-old Maggie tells her grandmother that she knows that girls grow up to be a. gonadal sex.
“mommies,” and they are very good at taking care of other people, while boys are brave and b. inherited sex.
grow up to marry girls and get jobs and protect their families. Regarding males and females, c. genital sex.
Maggie is describing what she understands about d. genetic sex.
a. sex differences.
b. gender differences. ANS: D DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact
c. sexual scripts.
d. biological biasing effects. 13. Concerning genetic sex, females normally have which chromosomal combination?
a. XXY
ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Application b. XY
c. XX
8. A person with a deep conflict between his or her biological sex and preferred psychological d. XYY
and social gender roles is referred to as
a. gender dysfunctional. ANS: C DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
b. homosexual. MSC: TYPE: Fact
c. transsexual.
d. bisexual. 14. Concerning genetic sex, males normally have which chromosomal combination?
a. XXY
ANS: C DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact b. XY
c. XX
9. Michelle experiences such a deep conflict between her biological sex of male and her d. XXX
preferred gender role as a female that she had a surgical operation to become female. Michelle
a. has a gender paraphilia. ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
b. have a sexual dysfunction. MSC: TYPE: Fact
c. would be considered transsexual.
d. would be considered bisexual. 15. Mrs. Hathorne, a high school biology teacher, is explaining to her class that the 23rd pair of
chromosomes is different in males and females. Males have an XY, and females have an XX.
ANS: C DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Application Mrs. Hathorne is describing which dimension of sex?
a. androgyny
10. Although Gabe started out life biologically as a female named Gabrielle, he always felt that b. gender identity
psychologically he was male, so he had a sex change operation and now lives as a male. Gabe c. genetic sex
a. has a gender paraphila. d. genital sex
b. would be considered transsexual.
c. would be considered bisexual. ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Application
d. would be considered homosexual.
ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Application
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16. Sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female) or androgens (male) in the body 21. Regarding the dimensions of sex, which of the following statements is FALSE?
refers to sex. a. Gonadal sex is determined by the presence of the clitoris and vagina in females and
a. genetic the penis and scrotum in males.
b. gonadal b. Genetic sex is determined at the instant of conception and remains the same
c. hormonal throughout life.
d. genital c. Some individuals begin life with too many or too few sex chromosomes.
d. Hormonal sex involves the predominance of androgens or estrogens.
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact
ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *, www
17. Sex as indicated by the presence of ovaries (female) or testes (male) refers to sex. MSC: TYPE: Fact
a. genetic
b. gonadal 22. Four-year-old Mitzi is watching her mother change her little cousin Jeffrey’s diaper. She
c. hormonal immediately notices that Jeffrey looks different under the diaper and questions her mother.
d. genital Her mother tells her that little boys have a “penis,” while little girls have a “vagina.” Mitzi’s
mother has just explained to Mitzi.
ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact a. gender identity
b. gonadal sex
18. Genital sex refers to
c. genital sex
a. XX or XY chromosomes.
d. all of these
b. ovaries or testes.
c. male or female hormones. ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Application
d. vagina and clitoris in females and the penis and scrotum in males.
23. Mr. Mears, the science teacher, explains to his class that females have ovaries that produce
ANS: D DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact estrogens, while the male testes produce testosterone. Mr. Mears has just explained both
to his class.
19. Regarding the dimensions of sex, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. genital sex and gender identity
a. XX chromosomes initiate development of a male, and an XY pair produces a
b. gonadal sex and hormonal sex
female. c. hormonal sex and genital sex
b. Genetic sex is determined at the instant of conception.
d. genital sex and gonadal sex
c. Genetic sex switches three or four times prior to birth.
d. Genital sex refers to the presence of ovaries or testes. ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Application
ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: * 24. The male sperm carries
MSC: TYPE: Fact
a. only X chromosomes.
b. only Y chromosomes.
20. Regarding the dimensions of sex, which of the following statements is FALSE?
c. both an X and a Y chromosome in each sperm cell.
a. Gonadal sex refers to the ovaries or testes.
d. an X chromosome in half of the man’s sperm and a Y chromosome in the other half
b. Genetic sex involves the XX or XY chromosome pairs.
c. Genital sex refers to the clitoris and vagina in females and the penis and scrotum in of the man’s sperm.
males. ANS: D DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
d. Hormonal sex involves the thyroid glands in the female and the adrenals in the MSC: TYPE: Fact
male.
ANS: D DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 MSC: TYPE: Fact
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25. The female ovum carries 30. A child that is born with only one X chromosomes and no additional X or Y chromosomes is
a. only X chromosomes. genetically considered to
b. only Y chromosomes. a. have Turner’s syndrome.
c. both an X and a Y chromosome in each ovum. b. have Klinefelter’s syndrome.
d. an X chromosome in half of the woman’s ova and a Y chromosome in the other c. be androgynous.
half of the woman’s ova. d. be bisexual.
ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: * ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
MSC: TYPE: Fact MSC: TYPE: Fact
26. A child that is born with an XY pair of chromosomes is genetically considered to 31. Karen was born with only one X chromosome and no additional X chromosomes or Y
a. have Turner’s syndrome. chromosomes. As an adolescent, she may appear boyish and will most likely be infertile.
b. have Klinefelter’s syndrome. Karen
c. be male. a. has Turner’s syndrome.
d. be female. b. has Klinefelter’s syndrome.
c. would be considered androgynous.
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
d. would be considered transsexual.
MSC: TYPE: Fact
ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
27. A child that is born with an XX pair of chromosomes is genetically considered to MSC: TYPE: Application
a. have Turner’s syndrome.
b. have Klinefelter’s syndrome. 32. A child with Klinefelter’s syndrome
c. be male. a. is considered to be genetically female.
d. be female. b. has only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosomes.
c. will appear feminine, have undersized sexual organs, and be infertile.
ANS: D DIF: Easy REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
d. is characterized by all of these.
MSC: TYPE: Fact
ANS: C DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
28. A child that is born with an XXY pair of chromosomes is genetically considered to MSC: TYPE: Fact
a. have Turner’s syndrome.
b. have Klinefelter’s syndrome. 33. A child with Klinefelter’s syndrome
c. be androgynous. a. is considered to be genetically female.
d. be bisexual. b. has an XXY combination of chromosomes.
c. is considered to be transsexual.
ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
d. is characterized by all of these.
MSC: TYPE: Fact
ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
29. Roger was born with an XXY chromosome combination. As a result when he matures, he may MSC: TYPE: Fact
appear somewhat feminine, have undersized sexual organs, and be infertile. Roger
a. has Turner’s syndrome. 34. A child with Turner’s syndrome
b. has Klinefelter’s syndrome. a. is considered to be genetically male.
c. would be considered transsexual. b. has only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosomes.
d. would be considered bisexual. c. is considered to be transsexual.
d. is characterized by all of these.
ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
MSC: TYPE: Application ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Module 10.1 KEY: *
MSC: TYPE: Fact
