Question 1

According to your textbook, which of the following is an innate human characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  an impulse to lie and cheat 
B)  an impulse to play 
C)  a preference for consistency 
D)  management skills 
A)  an impulse to lie and cheat 
B)  an impulse to play 
C)  a preference for consistency 
D)  management skills

Question 2

According to your textbook, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The volume of grey matter in the brain is correlated with intelligence. 
B)  The IQ of adopted children correlates less with their biological parents than with their adoptive parents. 
C)  Dizygotic twins raised apart are more similar to each other in IQ than monozygotic twins raised together. 
D)  The IQ of dizygotic twins is more correlated than that of monozygotic twins. 
A)  The volume of grey matter in the brain is correlated with intelligence. 
B)  The IQ of adopted children correlates less with their biological parents than with their adoptive parents. 
C)  Dizygotic twins raised apart are more similar to each other in IQ than monozygotic twins raised together. 
D)  The IQ of dizygotic twins is more correlated than that of monozygotic twins.

Question 3

The "Fred Flintstone problem" discussed in your textbook refers to the critique that evolutionary psychologists:

Accepted Answer

A)  assume attractive "Wilmas" will mate with unattractive "Freds" who are good providers. 
B)  assume our ancestors' societies were very similar to our own. 
C)  believe that our ancestors coexisted with dinosaurs. 
D)  place too much emphasis on the Pleistocene Age. 
A)  assume attractive "Wilmas" will mate with unattractive "Freds" who are good providers. 
B)  assume our ancestors' societies were very similar to our own. 
C)  believe that our ancestors coexisted with dinosaurs. 
D)  place too much emphasis on the Pleistocene Age.

Question 4

According to Professor Levinson, the development of inheritable traits that helped our biological ancestors survive might help explain commonalities in human behaviour today. He is most likely to consider himself:

Accepted Answer

A)  an epigenesist. 
B)  an evolutionary psychologist. 
C)  an empiricist. 
D)  a sociocultural psychologist. 
A)  an epigenesist. 
B)  an evolutionary psychologist. 
C)  an empiricist. 
D)  a sociocultural psychologist.

Question 5

Professor Voxel is asked by a student to explain the relative contribution of nature and nurture to intelligence. Which of the following would be the most accurate response?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Although environment plays some role, genes cause the biological processes that determine our intelligence." 
B)  "Although genes play some role, environmental stimulation causes changes in our brain that determine our intelligence." 
C)  "Intelligence is determined by random factors and is not influenced by nature or nurture." 
D)  "The development of intelligence is the result of a complicated interaction between nature and nurture." 
A)  "Although environment plays some role, genes cause the biological processes that determine our intelligence." 
B)  "Although genes play some role, environmental stimulation causes changes in our brain that determine our intelligence." 
C)  "Intelligence is determined by random factors and is not influenced by nature or nurture." 
D)  "The development of intelligence is the result of a complicated interaction between nature and nurture."

Question 6

_______________ may occur because of mistakes made when DNA copies itself during cell divisions or because of environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mutations 
B)  Noncoding DNA 
C)  Epigenetics 
D)  Twins 
A)  Mutations 
B)  Noncoding DNA 
C)  Epigenetics 
D)  Twins

Question 7

Because of the way that humans evolved, many of our characteristics either are present at birth or develop rapidly during maturation. Some of these characteristics, such as standing on two legs, are obvious. Name and describe five of the less obvious traits that are innate.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 8

According to Professor Sandoval, the development of inheritable traits that helped our biological ancestors survive might help explain commonalities in human behaviour today. She is most likely to consider herself:

Accepted Answer

A)  an epigenesist. 
B)  an evolutionary psychologist. 
C)  an empiricist. 
D)  a sociocultural psychologist. 
A)  an epigenesist. 
B)  an evolutionary psychologist. 
C)  an empiricist. 
D)  a sociocultural psychologist.

Question 9

When he is teaching a class on "Our Human Heritage," Professor Frohardt, a sociobiologist, is likely to contend that:

Accepted Answer

A)  evolution has bred into each of us a tendency to act in ways that maximize our chances of passing on our genes. 
B)  evolution can explain simple behaviours, such as smiling or recognizing emotions, but it cannot account for complex social customs, such as taboos against female adultery. 
C)  males and females of a species are affected by the same evolutionary pressures. 
D)  the differences between the mating behaviours of men and women are largely cultural. 
A)  evolution has bred into each of us a tendency to act in ways that maximize our chances of passing on our genes. 
B)  evolution can explain simple behaviours, such as smiling or recognizing emotions, but it cannot account for complex social customs, such as taboos against female adultery. 
C)  males and females of a species are affected by the same evolutionary pressures. 
D)  the differences between the mating behaviours of men and women are largely cultural.

Question 10

There is no way to calculate the heritability of a trait or behaviour directly, so scientists must infer it. Explain, in detail, the two approaches that are used for that purpose.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 11

_______________ are rod-shaped and paired structures made of DNA, and are located in the nucleus of a cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chromosomes 
B)  Genomes 
C)  Genes 
D)  Genetic markers 
A)  Chromosomes 
B)  Genomes 
C)  Genes 
D)  Genetic markers

Question 12

Which of the following best describes what a "mental module" is?

Accepted Answer

A)  a specific brain area that has evolved a particular function 
B)  a mental process that is taught from generation to generation 
C)  a specialized mental process that has evolved through natural selection 
D)  an area of the brain where ancestral memories are stored 
A)  a specific brain area that has evolved a particular function 
B)  a mental process that is taught from generation to generation 
C)  a specialized mental process that has evolved through natural selection 
D)  an area of the brain where ancestral memories are stored

Question 13

Which of the following arguments do the critics of sociobiology highlight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human male patterns of sexual preferences and behaviours are also observed in the males of many other species. 
B)  In some species, males are monogamous and, in other species, females are promiscuous. 
C)  In surveys of humans, females rank qualities like kindness and intelligence as more important in the selection of a mate than males do. 
D)  In the majority of world cultures, males are more likely to be promiscuous and undiscriminating in selection of a sexual partner compared to females. 
A)  Human male patterns of sexual preferences and behaviours are also observed in the males of many other species. 
B)  In some species, males are monogamous and, in other species, females are promiscuous. 
C)  In surveys of humans, females rank qualities like kindness and intelligence as more important in the selection of a mate than males do. 
D)  In the majority of world cultures, males are more likely to be promiscuous and undiscriminating in selection of a sexual partner compared to females.

Question 14

_______________ is defined as a statistical estimate of the proportion of the total variance in some trait that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals within a group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Heredity 
B)  Heritability 
C)  Diversity 
D)  Expressivity 
A)  Heredity 
B)  Heritability 
C)  Diversity 
D)  Expressivity

Question 15

Dr. Chein studies changes in genes that occur by mistake. Dr. Chein's research is BEST described as being focused on:

Accepted Answer

A)  gene mutations. 
B)  natural selection. 
C)  evolution. 
D)  traits 
A)  gene mutations. 
B)  natural selection. 
C)  evolution. 
D)  traits

Question 16

Raw scores on IQ tests have _______________ in developed countries for the past several generations.

Accepted Answer

A)  been rising 
B)  stayed the same 
C)  been falling 
D)  fluctuated frequently 
A)  been rising 
B)  stayed the same 
C)  been falling 
D)  fluctuated frequently

Question 17

You are on a wilderness hike in the rainforest when you easily spot a bird with spectacular feathers doing a display in a tree. Your friend says, "She's beautiful!" Based on your knowledge of sexual selection, you reply:

Accepted Answer

A)  "I'm certain that bird is, in fact, male." 
B)  "She is probably smart, too!" 
C)  "You can't tell if a bird is male or female by feathers alone." 
D)  "The male is probably hiding and watching. He'll be harder to spot." 
A)  "I'm certain that bird is, in fact, male." 
B)  "She is probably smart, too!" 
C)  "You can't tell if a bird is male or female by feathers alone." 
D)  "The male is probably hiding and watching. He'll be harder to spot."

Question 18

According to sociobiologists, it is evolutionarily beneficial for males to:

Accepted Answer

A)  conserve resources by having only a few children. 
B)  be choosy in their selection of sexual partners. 
C)  seek secure, stable relationships to ensure the fidelity of females. 
D)  be promiscuous and drawn to sexual novelty. 
A)  conserve resources by having only a few children. 
B)  be choosy in their selection of sexual partners. 
C)  seek secure, stable relationships to ensure the fidelity of females. 
D)  be promiscuous and drawn to sexual novelty.

Question 19

Each human chromosome has:

Accepted Answer

A)  23 pairs of genes. 
B)  23 genes. 
C)  46 pairs of genes. 
D)  thousands of genes. 
A)  23 pairs of genes. 
B)  23 genes. 
C)  46 pairs of genes. 
D)  thousands of genes.

Question 20

According to your textbook, which of the following is an innate human characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  an impulse to lie and cheat 
B)  an impulse to play 
C)  a preference for consistency 
D)  management skills 
A)  an impulse to lie and cheat 
B)  an impulse to play 
C)  a preference for consistency 
D)  management skills

According to your textbook, which of the following is an innate human characteristic?

According to your textbook, which of the following is true?

The "Fred Flintstone problem" discussed in your textbook refers to the critique that evolutionary psychologists:

According to Professor Levinson, the development of inheritable traits that helped our biological ancestors survive might help explain commonalities in human behaviour today. He is most likely to consider himself:

Professor Voxel is asked by a student to explain the relative contribution of nature and nurture to intelligence. Which of the following would be the most accurate response?

_______________ may occur because of mistakes made when DNA copies itself during cell divisions or because of environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Because of the way that humans evolved, many of our characteristics either are present at birth or develop rapidly during maturation. Some of these characteristics, such as standing on two legs, are obvious. Name and describe five of the less obvious traits that are innate.

According to Professor Sandoval, the development of inheritable traits that helped our biological ancestors survive might help explain commonalities in human behaviour today. She is most likely to consider herself:

When he is teaching a class on "Our Human Heritage," Professor Frohardt, a sociobiologist, is likely to contend that:

There is no way to calculate the heritability of a trait or behaviour directly, so scientists must infer it. Explain, in detail, the two approaches that are used for that purpose.

_______________ are rod-shaped and paired structures made of DNA, and are located in the nucleus of a cell.

Which of the following best describes what a "mental module" is?

Which of the following arguments do the critics of sociobiology highlight?

_______________ is defined as a statistical estimate of the proportion of the total variance in some trait that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals within a group.

Dr. Chein studies changes in genes that occur by mistake. Dr. Chein's research is BEST described as being focused on:

Raw scores on IQ tests have _______________ in developed countries for the past several generations.

You are on a wilderness hike in the rainforest when you easily spot a bird with spectacular feathers doing a display in a tree. Your friend says, "She's beautiful!" Based on your knowledge of sexual selection, you reply:

According to sociobiologists, it is evolutionarily beneficial for males to:

Each human chromosome has:

According to your textbook, which of the following is an innate human characteristic?

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Exam 3: Genes, Evolution, and Environment

According to your textbook, which of the following is an innate human characteristic?

According to your textbook, which of the following is true?

The "Fred Flintstone problem" discussed in your textbook refers to the critique that evolutionary psychologists:

According to Professor Levinson, the development of inheritable traits that helped our biological ancestors survive might help explain commonalities in human behaviour today. He is most likely to consider himself:

Professor Voxel is asked by a student to explain the relative contribution of nature and nurture to intelligence. Which of the following would be the most accurate response?

_______________ may occur because of mistakes made when DNA copies itself during cell divisions or because of environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Because of the way that humans evolved, many of our characteristics either are present at birth or develop rapidly during maturation. Some of these characteristics, such as standing on two legs, are obvious. Name and describe five of the less obvious traits that are innate.

According to Professor Sandoval, the development of inheritable traits that helped our biological ancestors survive might help explain commonalities in human behaviour today. She is most likely to consider herself:

When he is teaching a class on "Our Human Heritage," Professor Frohardt, a sociobiologist, is likely to contend that:

There is no way to calculate the heritability of a trait or behaviour directly, so scientists must infer it. Explain, in detail, the two approaches that are used for that purpose.

_______________ are rod-shaped and paired structures made of DNA, and are located in the nucleus of a cell.

Which of the following best describes what a "mental module" is?

Which of the following arguments do the critics of sociobiology highlight?

_______________ is defined as a statistical estimate of the proportion of the total variance in some trait that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals within a group.

Dr. Chein studies changes in genes that occur by mistake. Dr. Chein's research is BEST described as being focused on:

Raw scores on IQ tests have _______________ in developed countries for the past several generations.

You are on a wilderness hike in the rainforest when you easily spot a bird with spectacular feathers doing a display in a tree. Your friend says, "She's beautiful!" Based on your knowledge of sexual selection, you reply:

According to sociobiologists, it is evolutionarily beneficial for males to:

Each human chromosome has:

According to your textbook, which of the following is an innate human characteristic?

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

The Brain and Nervous System

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

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Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

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