#1
Which theory posits that gender development is influenced by both biological and social factors?
Biopsychosocial theory
ExplanationGender development influenced by biological and social factors.
#2
Which term refers to the sense of oneself as male, female, or another gender?
Gender identity
ExplanationGender identity: sense of oneself as male, female, or another gender.
#3
What is the term for the process of socializing individuals into culturally defined gender roles?
Gender socialization
ExplanationProcess of socializing individuals into gender roles.
#4
Which term describes a person who is attracted to individuals of the opposite sex?
Heterosexual
ExplanationAttraction to individuals of the opposite sex.
#5
What does the 'LGBTQ+' acronym stand for?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning
ExplanationAcronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning.
#6
Who coined the term 'gender schema'?
Jean Piaget
ExplanationJean Piaget coined the term 'gender schema.'
#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
ExplanationProcess where children adopt traits of the same-sex parent.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the social learning theory of gender development?
It suggests gender development is entirely determined by genetics
ExplanationNot criticized for suggesting gender development is solely genetic.
#9
What term refers to the belief that one's culture and its norms are superior to others?
Ethnocentrism
ExplanationBelief in one's culture's superiority over others.
#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
ExplanationDiscomfort or distress due to assigned sex at birth.
#11
Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts in shaping gender and sexuality?
Psychoanalytic perspective
ExplanationEmphasizes unconscious conflicts in shaping gender and sexuality.
#12
Which term describes the societal norms and expectations associated with being male or female?
Gender roles
ExplanationGender roles: societal norms associated with being male or female.
#13
Who introduced the concept of 'heteronormativity'?
Michel Foucault
ExplanationMichel Foucault introduced 'heteronormativity.'
#14
In the context of gender development, what does 'androgyny' refer to?
The integration of traditionally masculine and feminine characteristics in one's personality
ExplanationIntegration of masculine and feminine traits in personality.
#15
Who proposed the theory of 'queer theory'?
Judith Butler
ExplanationJudith Butler proposed 'queer theory.'
#16
Which psychological theory suggests that individuals actively construct their gender identity through their interactions with society?
Social constructionist theory
ExplanationIndividuals construct gender identity through social interactions.
#17
Who is known for the concept of 'gender performativity'?
Judith Butler
ExplanationJudith Butler is known for 'gender performativity.'