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What best describes bisexuality?
What best describes bisexuality?
Which sexual orientation indicates no sexual attraction?
Which sexual orientation indicates no sexual attraction?
How does sexual orientation prevalence vary?
How does sexual orientation prevalence vary?
What is an example of pansexuality?
What is an example of pansexuality?
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Which percentage indicates the response of women identifying as gay, lesbian, or bisexual?
Which percentage indicates the response of women identifying as gay, lesbian, or bisexual?
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What is the definition of 'cisgender'?
What is the definition of 'cisgender'?
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What does 'transitioning' refer to?
What does 'transitioning' refer to?
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What effect does television have on children's acceptance of gender stereotypes?
What effect does television have on children's acceptance of gender stereotypes?
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What emotional impact might pressure to conform to gender norms have on transgender individuals?
What emotional impact might pressure to conform to gender norms have on transgender individuals?
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How did the individual in the personal account describe their understanding of gender identity?
How did the individual in the personal account describe their understanding of gender identity?
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How do women typically use communication in conversations?
How do women typically use communication in conversations?
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What is a characteristic of men's communication style?
What is a characteristic of men's communication style?
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How do women generally express emotions compared to men?
How do women generally express emotions compared to men?
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Which of the following is a noted difference in emotional expression between genders?
Which of the following is a noted difference in emotional expression between genders?
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What should be avoided when assuming gender-based communication styles?
What should be avoided when assuming gender-based communication styles?
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What navigation strategies do men tend to rely on more compared to women?
What navigation strategies do men tend to rely on more compared to women?
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What trend was observed regarding selfie-taking behavior among college students?
What trend was observed regarding selfie-taking behavior among college students?
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Which of the following statements about sexual activity is true?
Which of the following statements about sexual activity is true?
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How do women interpret negative emojis in digital communication compared to men?
How do women interpret negative emojis in digital communication compared to men?
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What emotional or interpersonal factor affects women’s sexual experiences more than men’s?
What emotional or interpersonal factor affects women’s sexual experiences more than men’s?
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Which behavior is more commonly associated with women according to the differences in speaking styles?
Which behavior is more commonly associated with women according to the differences in speaking styles?
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What personality trait shows no significant gender difference?
What personality trait shows no significant gender difference?
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Which emotional trait do women typically score higher in compared to men?
Which emotional trait do women typically score higher in compared to men?
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What factor is cited as a reason for the underrepresentation of girls in STEM fields?
What factor is cited as a reason for the underrepresentation of girls in STEM fields?
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Which behavior do men exhibit more frequently than women in conversation?
Which behavior do men exhibit more frequently than women in conversation?
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In terms of openness to experience, how do men and women differ?
In terms of openness to experience, how do men and women differ?
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What nonverbal cues do women use more frequently than men?
What nonverbal cues do women use more frequently than men?
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What is a common misconception about gender differences in capabilities in STEM fields?
What is a common misconception about gender differences in capabilities in STEM fields?
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Study Notes
Sexual Orientation
- Sexual orientation refers to a pattern of romantic attraction to a particular group of people.
- Heterosexual: Attraction to people of a different sex.
- Gay/Lesbian: Attraction to people of the same sex.
- Bisexual: Attraction to people of more than one sex/gender.
- Pansexual: Attraction to people regardless of their sex/gender.
- Sex Fluid: Attraction to different individuals at different points in time.
- Questioning: Exploring one's sexual orientation.
- Asexual: Not sexually attracted to anyone.
Prevalence of Sexual Orientations
- The reported prevalence of sexual orientations varies depending on how the question is asked.
- Studies using labels (lesbian, gay, bisexual) typically show lower rates compared to studies focusing on behaviors (same-sex experiences, attractions).
- Cultural differences also influence responses.
Cisgender and Transgender
- Cisgender: A person whose sense of gender aligns with their assigned sex at birth.
- Transgender: A person whose gender differs from the sex assigned at birth.
- Transitioning: Transgender individuals may take steps to live as the gender they identify with, including changes to identity (pronouns), clothing, and treatments (hormones, surgeries).
- Impact on individuals: The pressure to conform to societal gender norms, discrimination, oppression, and poverty can cause psychological distress for transgender individuals.
Television and Gender Stereotypes
- Studies suggest a correlation between children's television viewing time and their acceptance of gender stereotypes.
- Children watching 3-4 hours of TV per day were more likely to associate "boys" with being better. This likelihood increased over time.
Gender Differences in Speaking and Personality
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Speaking Behaviors:
- Men: More likely to interrupt, speak loudly, hold the floor for longer, and use compliments ("mm hm", "right", etc.) to emphasize their views.
- Women: More likely to apologize, offer compliments, use verbal reinforcers ("mmhm", "right"), soften language ("kinda", "y'know"), and use nonverbal cues like smiling, nodding, and leaning forward.
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Personality:
- Conscientiousness: No significant gender difference.
- Agreeableness: Women tend to score higher than men.
- Neuroticism: Women tend to score higher than men.
- Openness to Experience: Men and women have similar levels, but with subtle differences: women are more open to new emotions, while men are more open to new ideas.
Gender in Education (STEM)
- Girls are underrepresented in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
- This underrepresentation is attributed to societal factors that discourage girls from pursuing STEM careers, not inherent differences in ability.
- Fear of confirming stereotypes about their gender if they struggle in STEM fields can discourage girls from pursuing these careers.
Differences in Communication and Expression of Emotions
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Communication:
- Women: Use language to maintain connections, emphasizing listening and compassion.
- Men: Use language to assert dominance or hold attention, often interrupting, speaking louder, and holding the floor for longer periods.
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Emotion Expression:
- Women: Tend to express sadness and happiness more openly, smile more, nod, and lean forward during communication.
- Men: May express emotions less overtly and exhibit discrepancies in nonverbal communication.
Differences in Navigating, Digital Communication, and Sex Life
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Navigating:
- Men: Rely more on compass directions and distances.
- Women: Use a more time-dependent perspective, focusing on landmarks and relative directions.
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Digital Communication:
- Women: More likely to take selfies when with others, use more emojis, and perceive negative emojis as more negative.
- Men: More likely to take selfies when with others.
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Sex Life:
- Men: Tend to report higher interest in sex, more partners, higher rates of masturbation and pornography, and experience orgasm more frequently.
- Women: Prioritize emotional/interpersonal connection in sex and may be less comfortable with hookups compared to men.
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Explore the various sexual orientations and gender identities in this quiz. Learn about terms such as heterosexual, gay, bisexual, and more, along with the influence of culture on sexual orientation prevalence. Test your knowledge on the differences between cisgender and transgender identities.
