FAML 160 Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers (Already Graded A+)
In comparing women's conversational styles to those of men, which of the following statements is FALSE? - Answer- Women show less ability in using eye contact and nonverbal messages.
Margaret Mead concluded from her studies in N...
In comparing women's conversational styles to those of men, which of the following
statements is FALSE? - Answer- Women show less ability in using eye contact and
nonverbal messages.
Margaret Mead concluded from her studies in New Guinea that male and female gender
roles are: - Answer- Women are more sensitive to nonverbal cues than are men.
The traits of warmth, caring, sensitivity, and nurturing: - Answer- have traditionally been
associated with the female sex role.
In a series of experiments, researchers concluded that the notion that men and women
are totally different creatures in dealing with "troubles talk" is: - Answer- false
According to the text's discussion of traditional roles, _______ - Answer- most women
who work still retain major responsibility for doing the housework
traditionally, the woman was the homemaker and the man was the breadwinner
despite the traditional role, the majority of women now work
Correct! all of these answers are correct
The text points out that we use the term ________ to refer to males and females as
social creatures. - Answer- gender
Among the Copper Inuit Eskimos, ___ - Answer- the gender roles that the Inuit youth
learn make the transition to adulthood somewhat easier for females
Chafetz drew a number of conclusions about the relative influence of biological and
social factors in gender role development. Which of the following is NOT one of these
factors? - Answer- Most of the traits and behaviors identified as masculine or feminine
in a society are innate.
Which of the following is a similarity between symbolic interactionists and systems
theorists? - Answer- Both stress the importance of gender roles in shaping human
behavior.
, ________ refers to the behavior associated with being either male or female. - Answer-
Gender role
________ refers to the conception of yourself as having some combination of masculine
and feminine traits. - Answer- Gender-role orientation
John boasts to his friends that he makes enough money so that his wife need not work.
This exemplifies which aspect of the male role? - Answer- success
According to the text's discussion of questioning style, women: - Answer- use more tag
questions
Benetta is an independent woman, and she focuses on her career growth. She also
loves and cares for her family. She enjoys cooking as much as she enjoys fishing. She
also plays soccer in her leisure time. According to Sandra Bem, which of the following
terms can be used to describe Benetta? - Answer- androgynous
Studies in various societies show that: - Answer- boys prefer more aggressive kinds of
activity.
boys exhibit a much higher preference for sports as a leisure activity than do girls.
men commit more violent crimes than women.
Correct! all of these answers are correct.
Persons who delay marriage until their thirties or forties: - Answer- are more likely to
have a heterogamous union.
experience a marriage "squeeze."
find fewer people like themselves to marry.
Correct! all of these answers are correct.
According to the text, men tend to marry women who: - Answer- are either at or
somewhat below their own educational level.
In terms of the importance of equity in relationships, analysis of a national survey
showed that: - Answer- working-class wives may not have the same notions as middle-
class wives as to what constitutes fairness in a marriage.
working-class wives reported less marital conflict when they did most of the traditionally
female tasks.
middle-class wives who perceived inequity in the division of household tasks reported
higher levels of marital conflict.
Correct! all of these answers are correct.
You are more likely to have high marital satisfaction if you: - Answer- share in such
things as decisions and household chores.
practice forgiveness in the marriage.
Correct! both of the above.
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