An adolescent woman who chooses a stereotypically masculine career is likely to
a. report a sense of discontent about her high-school years.
b. report frequent mood swings.
c. be relatively self-confident about her academic ability.
d. report some resentment toward men.
Question 2Which of the following statements most accurately summarizes the research on adolescents' career aspirations?
a. Adolescent males are more ambitious about their educational and career plans than adolescent females are.
b. Adolescent males are more likely than adolescent females to choose a nontraditional career.
c. Adolescent females are more likely than adolescent males to report that they have gathered appropriate information for their future career.
d. Adolescent males are increasingly likely to mention children and child care in their career plans.
Question 3Imagine that you are talking with a group of high-school students about their career goals. You are likely to find that
a. the young men are more ambitious than the young women.
b. the young women are more likely than the young men to choose a career that is not traditional for their gender.
c. the young women are not likely to mention an interest in marriage and children.
d. the majority of young women say that they are interested in pursuing a traditionally masculine career.
Question 4The discussion about higher education and students of color pointed out that
a. tribal colleges offer Native Americans a transition between their native culture and colleges where most students are European American.
b. academic achievement is emphasized more for Black males than for Black females.
c. most Latina females report that faculty members expect them to do well in college.
d. Latina families are more likely than other families to encourage their daughters to enroll in a college that is far from home.
Question 5What can we conclude about current research on the chilly classroom climate?
a. The research that has been conducted shows consistent evidence of bias against women.
b. Women consistently report that they are well treated in the classroom.
c. Current research does not provide compelling evidence for a chilly climate in college classrooms.
d. Some research suggests that men often face discrimination in the college classroom.
Question 6The term chilly classroom climate refers to situations in which
a. females and males are treated differently in the classroom.
b. high-school counselors recommend different classes for males than for females.
c. classroom teachers prefer feminine, dependent behavior in the classroom.
d. female students harass males more often than male students harass females.
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