Gender and Sexuality in Psychological Perspectives Quiz

Explore gender development theories & concepts. Test your knowledge on gender schema, social learning, Freudian theory, and more!

#1

Which theory posits that gender development is influenced by both biological and social factors?

Biopsychosocial theory
Social learning theory
Evolutionary theory
Biological determinism theory
#2

Which term refers to the sense of oneself as male, female, or another gender?

Sex
Sexual orientation
Gender identity
Gender expression
#3

What is the term for the process of socializing individuals into culturally defined gender roles?

Gender attribution
Gender socialization
Gender assimilation
Gender identity formation
#4

Which term describes a person who is attracted to individuals of the opposite sex?

Homosexual
Heterosexual
Bisexual
Pansexual
#5

What does the 'LGBTQ+' acronym stand for?

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning
Liberated, Genderqueer, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer
Love, Genderfluidity, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer
Liberation, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning
#6

Who coined the term 'gender schema'?

Sigmund Freud
Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
Carol Gilligan
#7

According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, what is the term for the process by which children adopt characteristics and behaviors of the same-sex parent?

Identification
Imitation
Socialization
Assimilation
#8

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the social learning theory of gender development?

It overlooks biological influences
It underestimates the role of cognitive processes
It neglects the impact of cultural factors
It suggests gender development is entirely determined by genetics
#9

What term refers to the belief that one's culture and its norms are superior to others?

Ethnocentrism
Cultural relativism
Cultural imperialism
Cultural assimilation
#10

Which of the following best describes the term 'gender dysphoria'?

A disorder characterized by discomfort or distress due to one's assigned sex at birth
An aversion to gender roles in society
A preference for gender-neutral pronouns
A psychological condition associated with a strong sense of gender identity
#11

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts in shaping gender and sexuality?

Behavioral perspective
Humanistic perspective
Psychoanalytic perspective
Cognitive perspective
#12

Which term describes the societal norms and expectations associated with being male or female?

Gender roles
Gender identity
Gender schema
Gender expression
#13

Who introduced the concept of 'heteronormativity'?

Michel Foucault
Judith Butler
Sandra Bem
Michael Kimmel
#14

In the context of gender development, what does 'androgyny' refer to?

The state of having ambiguous genitalia
The integration of traditionally masculine and feminine characteristics in one's personality
A cultural norm that enforces strict gender roles
A medical treatment for gender dysphoria
#15

Who proposed the theory of 'queer theory'?

Judith Butler
Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
Carl Jung
#16

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals actively construct their gender identity through their interactions with society?

Biopsychosocial theory
Social learning theory
Gender schema theory
Social constructionist theory
#17

Who is known for the concept of 'gender performativity'?

Michel Foucault
Judith Butler
Simone de Beauvoir
bell hooks

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