#1
Which of the following is a primary factor influencing gender identity development?
Biological factors
ExplanationBiological factors play a significant role in shaping gender identity development.
#2
At what age do children typically begin to label themselves as a particular gender?
3-4 years old
ExplanationChildren typically start labeling themselves with a particular gender around 3-4 years old.
#3
Which of the following is a term used to describe individuals who do not conform to traditional gender norms?
Gender nonconforming
ExplanationGender nonconforming refers to individuals who don't adhere to traditional gender norms.
#4
What is the term for the process of understanding and accepting one's own gender identity?
Gender identity development
ExplanationGender identity development refers to the process of comprehending and accepting one's gender identity.
#5
What term refers to the internal sense of being male, female, or something else?
Gender identity
ExplanationGender identity refers to the internal sense of being male, female, or another gender.
#6
Which of the following is a key factor in the development of gender identity?
All of the above
ExplanationBiological, social, and environmental factors are all key in gender identity development.
#7
Which theory suggests that children acquire gender identity by observing and imitating others?
Social learning theory
ExplanationSocial learning theory proposes that children develop gender identity by observing and imitating others.
#8
What term describes the psychological identification with a gender different from one's biological sex?
Transgender
ExplanationTransgender describes identifying psychologically with a gender different from one's biological sex.
#9
Which psychological theory emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in gender development?
Gender schema theory
ExplanationGender schema theory highlights the role of cognitive processes in gender development.
#10
What term describes the cultural expectations regarding how males and females should behave?
Gender norms
ExplanationGender norms describe cultural expectations regarding male and female behavior.
#11
What term refers to the social and cultural meanings associated with being male or female?
Gender
ExplanationGender refers to the social and cultural meanings associated with being male or female.
#12
Which psychological theory suggests that individuals actively construct their understanding of gender through interactions with their environment?
Biopsychosocial theory
ExplanationBiopsychosocial theory suggests individuals construct gender understanding through environmental interactions.
#13
Which of the following statements is true regarding gender development?
Gender identity can be influenced by a combination of biological, social, and environmental factors.
ExplanationGender identity development is influenced by a combination of biological, social, and environmental factors.
#14
Which factor has been found to have the most significant influence on gender identity development?
Social factors
ExplanationSocial factors have the most significant influence on gender identity development.
#15
What term describes the discomfort or distress that may occur when an individual's gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth?
Gender dysphoria
ExplanationGender dysphoria describes distress when gender identity doesn't match assigned sex at birth.
#16
According to gender schema theory, individuals organize information about gender into mental structures known as:
Schemas
ExplanationAccording to gender schema theory, individuals organize gender information into mental structures called schemas.
#17
Which of the following is a term used to describe the cultural expectations regarding the roles and behaviors of men and women?
Gender norms
ExplanationGender norms describe cultural expectations for male and female roles and behaviors.