Question 1

Studies that suggest that there is more hemispheric specialization in males than females are criticized for:

Accepted Answer

A)   Inconsistent findings
B)   Size of the gender difference appears to be small
C)   Most differences are indistinguishable between females and males
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

An example of a behavior that harms women in the college classroom is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Seductive behavior toward women
B)   Asking more questions to women than men in the classroom
C)   Parent expectation
D)   Calling more on male than female studentsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Your friend is concerned about her eight-yea- old daughter's education, and knows you are an expert in gender education issues, so she asks for your advice. Articulate three important issues relevant to understanding the relationship between gender and education.

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Question 4

Standardized test are biased against women because they:

Accepted Answer

A)   Under predict later course grades for females
B)   Predict males' course grades, but not females' course grades
C)   Contain a test format that favors men
D)   All of the aboveE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following describes the difference between women and men in mathematical abilities?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women score higher on standardized tests throughout elementary school, and they score better in math classes throughout college
B)   Men score higher on standardized tests throughout elementary school, and they score better in math classes throughout college
C)   Men score higher on standardized tests, and women score better in math classes
D)   Women score higher on standardized tests, and men score better in math classesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Your friend is concerned about her eight-yea- old daughter's education, and knows you are an expert in gender education issues, so she asks for your advice. Articulate three important issues relevant to understanding the relationship between gender and education.

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