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Biology of Sex and Gender Questions
Biology of Sex and Gender Questions
6) Chuck and Diane have been trying to have a child since they got
married three years ago, but have been unsuccessful. Upon genetic
testing, they learn that Chuck has a defective gene on his Y
chromosome that is to blame, which prevents his testes from making
sperm cells. Which parent gave him that gene?
a) mom
b) dad (*)
c) one of his grandmothers on either side
d) all of the above is possible
7) In the absence of the SRY gene, the undifferentiated (indifferent)
gonads:
a) Develop a difference in sexual development (DSD) pattern
b) Develop into ovaries (*)
c) Develop into testes
d) Disappear
8) During which time period do hormones usually exert organizing effects?
a) Early in development (*)
b) Puberty
c) When sexual interest occurs
d) Adulthood
9) All of the following make it difficult to determine if there are genderrelated differences in behaviour and cognition except:
a) the results show evidence for strong differences, but people dont
want to accept them (*)
b) different researchers tend measure the same characteristic in
different ways
c) the differences that exist are relatively small
d) people tend to talk to children dressed as boys or girls in different,
subtle ways
10) Male to female transsexuals, who frequently take supplemental
oestrogen to look more feminine, score higher on measures of ___ than
males with normal levels of oestrogen.
a) verbal ability (*)
b) mathematical ability
c) visual-spatial ability
d) aggression
11) During childhood, homosexuals often show a high degree of ___, by
engaging in activities and mannerisms usually preferred by the
opposite sex, along with a preference for opposite-sex playmates.
a) gender nonconformity (*)
1) Distinguish between the following terms: sex, gender, gender role, and
gender identity.
2) What are the advantages and disadvantages of viewing sexual
orientation as having a biological basis? In other words, describe the
social implications of this view.
3) Compare and contrast the neutral-at-birth position versus the
sexuality-at-birth position.
11.
Define multitasking and provide some examples of how you
have either done it or seen it done today.
12.
In what ways do men and women differ in their ability to
multitask?
13.
Was the experimental procedure used a valid way to assess
multitasking ability? What would you do differently, if it was your
experiment?