Question 1

By definition, two-thirds of all IQ test-takers score between 95 and 100.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Human male patterns of sexual preferences and behaviors 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 behaviors 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 3

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 4

According to the critics of evolutionary psychology, the use of representative samples in many evolutionary studies has reduced the validity of the studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following describes how new genetic variations arise?

Accepted Answer

A)  During the production of the sperm and egg, genes can spontaneously mutate and recombine to create new traits. 
B)  Natural selection causes stable genes to begin to mutate. 
C)  When a new trait is required for an organism's survival, the body begins to create new genes by recombining DNA sequences from existing genes. 
D)  The least "fit" members of a species acquire genetic material from the "fittest" members. 
A)  During the production of the sperm and egg, genes can spontaneously mutate and recombine to create new traits. 
B)  Natural selection causes stable genes to begin to mutate. 
C)  When a new trait is required for an organism's survival, the body begins to create new genes by recombining DNA sequences from existing genes. 
D)  The least "fit" members of a species acquire genetic material from the "fittest" members.

Question 6

The four basic chemical elements that hold the two helixes of DNA together are identified by the letters:

Accepted Answer

A)  A, G, P, D. 
B)  A, T, C, G. 
C)  G, D, B, T. 
D)  G, C, Y, T. 
A)  A, G, P, D. 
B)  A, T, C, G. 
C)  G, D, B, T. 
D)  G, C, Y, T.

Question 7

Neither nature nor nurture can completely explain human similarities and differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_______________ can help explain why identical twins and cloned genetically identical animals living in exactly the same environment may differ considerably in appearance and behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Epigenetics 
B)  Noncoding DNA 
C)  Evolution 
D)  Mental modules 
A)  Epigenetics 
B)  Noncoding DNA 
C)  Evolution 
D)  Mental modules

Question 9

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 10

After a particular gene is located, it is relatively easy for researchers to identify its function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The average IQ gap between severely malnourished children and well-nourished children can be as high as:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 points. 
B)  10 points. 
C)  15 points. 
D)  20 points. 
A)  5 points. 
B)  10 points. 
C)  15 points. 
D)  20 points.

Question 12

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 13

Sociobiology is an interdisciplinary field that emphasizes evolutionary explanations of social behavior in animals, including human beings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Studies have shown that:

Accepted Answer

A)  The intelligence of adopted children is more highly correlated with their biologically unrelated parents than their birth parents. 
B)  for adults, heritability estimates average around .15 to .20. 
C)  the scores of fraternal twins reared together are more highly correlated than the scores of identical twins reared apart. 
D)  as adopted children grow into adulthood, the correlation between their IQ scores and those of their biologically unrelated family members diminishes to zero. 
A)  The intelligence of adopted children is more highly correlated with their biologically unrelated parents than their birth parents. 
B)  for adults, heritability estimates average around .15 to .20. 
C)  the scores of fraternal twins reared together are more highly correlated than the scores of identical twins reared apart. 
D)  as adopted children grow into adulthood, the correlation between their IQ scores and those of their biologically unrelated family members diminishes to zero.

Question 15

An intelligence quotient is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  midpoint in a set of intelligence test scores that is computed after the scores are ordered from the highest to the lowest. 
B)  measure of the variability of intelligence test scores that is computed by taking every score in the distribution and determining how much it differs from the mean. 
C)  statistical estimate of the proportion of the total variance in intelligence that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals within a group. 
D)  measure of intelligence originally computed by dividing a person's mental age by his or her chronological age and multiplying the result by 100. 
A)  midpoint in a set of intelligence test scores that is computed after the scores are ordered from the highest to the lowest. 
B)  measure of the variability of intelligence test scores that is computed by taking every score in the distribution and determining how much it differs from the mean. 
C)  statistical estimate of the proportion of the total variance in intelligence that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals within a group. 
D)  measure of intelligence originally computed by dividing a person's mental age by his or her chronological age and multiplying the result by 100.

Question 16

At present, much of our information on heritability comes from genome-wide association studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most human traits are influenced by more than one gene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

The maximum value that the heritability of a trait can have is 1.0.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the past, psychologists who emphasized the role of inborn characteristics on human behavior were called:

Accepted Answer

A)  empiricists. 
B)  behaviorists. 
C)  nativists. 
D)  psychoanalysts. 
A)  empiricists. 
B)  behaviorists. 
C)  nativists. 
D)  psychoanalysts.

By definition, two-thirds of all IQ test-takers score between 95 and 100.

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

Each human chromosome has:

According to the critics of evolutionary psychology, the use of representative samples in many evolutionary studies has reduced the validity of the studies.

Which of the following describes how new genetic variations arise?

The four basic chemical elements that hold the two helixes of DNA together are identified by the letters:

Neither nature nor nurture can completely explain human similarities and differences.

_______________ can help explain why identical twins and cloned genetically identical animals living in exactly the same environment may differ considerably in appearance and behavior.

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

After a particular gene is located, it is relatively easy for researchers to identify its function.

The average IQ gap between severely malnourished children and well-nourished children can be as high as:

Each human chromosome has:

Sociobiology is an interdisciplinary field that emphasizes evolutionary explanations of social behavior in animals, including human beings.

Studies have shown that:

An intelligence quotient is a(n):

At present, much of our information on heritability comes from genome-wide association studies.

Most human traits are influenced by more than one gene.

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.

The maximum value that the heritability of a trait can have is 1.0.

In the past, psychologists who emphasized the role of inborn characteristics on human behavior were called:

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Exam 3: Genes, Evolution, and Environment

By definition, two-thirds of all IQ test-takers score between 95 and 100.

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

Each human chromosome has:

According to the critics of evolutionary psychology, the use of representative samples in many evolutionary studies has reduced the validity of the studies.

Which of the following describes how new genetic variations arise?

The four basic chemical elements that hold the two helixes of DNA together are identified by the letters:

Neither nature nor nurture can completely explain human similarities and differences.

_______________ can help explain why identical twins and cloned genetically identical animals living in exactly the same environment may differ considerably in appearance and behavior.

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

After a particular gene is located, it is relatively easy for researchers to identify its function.

The average IQ gap between severely malnourished children and well-nourished children can be as high as:

Each human chromosome has:

Sociobiology is an interdisciplinary field that emphasizes evolutionary explanations of social behavior in animals, including human beings.

Studies have shown that:

An intelligence quotient is a(n):

At present, much of our information on heritability comes from genome-wide association studies.

Most human traits are influenced by more than one gene.

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.

The maximum value that the heritability of a trait can have is 1.0.

In the past, psychologists who emphasized the role of inborn characteristics on human behavior were called:

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

The Brain and Nervous System

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behavior in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters