The sexes, our personalities and why we need to work together.

According to the passage, what was the main topic of the book 'Women are from Venus, Men are from Mars'?

• The similarities between men and women

• The differences between men and women

• The history of gender roles

• The importance of teamwork

Fill in the blank: According to the passage, some people believe that our personalities are determined by our genes and DNA, while others believe that _______ takes effect immediately from birth.

• nature

• education

• environment

• experience

According to the study printed in LiveScience, what percentage of women share similar personalities with (average) men?

• 18 percent

• 35 percent

• 50 percent

• 70 percent

The majority of women have personality traits that are quite distinct from those of men, and vice versa, according to the researchers mentioned in the passage.

• True

• False

According to the passage, men tend to be more _______ (forceful and aggressive) and emotionally stable, while women tend to be more sensitive, warm (attentive to others) and apprehensive, according to the study found.

• dominant

• timid

• indifferent

• passive

According to the passage, what toys were used for girls in the study on gender preferences in UK nurseries?

• Car, blue teddy, digger, ball

• Doll, pink teddy bear, cooking pot

• Car, doll, cooking pot

• Blue teddy, pink teddy bear, ball

According to the passage, stereotypical toy preferences were found for boys and girls in each of the age groups, demonstrating that sex differences in toy preference appear early in development.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Dr Brenda Todd stated that biological differences give boys an aptitude for _______ and more interest and ability in spatial processing.

• mental rotation

• verbal reasoning

• musical rhythm

• emotional empathy

What criticism of the study is mentioned in the passage?

• The study was conducted with adults

• The babies could have already been exposed to stereotypical toys by parents

• The study only included girls

• The study was not conducted in the UK

According to the passage, women tend to be more agreeable, more cautious, and more _______ (have fluctuating emotions, but prone to things like anxiety and depression).

• neurotic

• optimistic

• apathetic

• stoic